Lockhart Strata Management
Lockhart Story
Lockhart Strata Management was named after Lockhart Street in Como, where the director was living when the vision of starting a strata management business was born. The vision was to create a company that provides competent, honest, reliable, and transparent services to schemes of all sizes across Perth. Quality strata management services preserve the value of units and foster a sense of community. Lockhart achieves this by offering strata councils sound guidance and efficiently assisting with the day-to-day management of schemes. Contact Lockhart and experience the difference that competent and reliable strata management can make to your scheme.
Lockhart Strata Management Pty Ltd was incorporated in July 2023, began advertising to the public in September 2023, and onboarded its first client in October 2023. Since then, Lockhart Strata has grown substantially and is honoured to offer strata management services to schemes of all sizes across Perth.
Why Lockhart?
The following highlights some key differences in having Lockhart as your strata manager.
Lockhart offers a personalised service that focuses on client satisfaction.
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Transparent Fee Structure
Our unique all-inclusive management fee is designed to cover everything that a strata company would reasonably require, such as an AGM, postage, petties, etc. Our overarching promise is that in the unlikely event additional fees over our base management fees are required, these will not be charged without the Strata Company's prior written approval.
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Personalised Service
At Lockhart, you are dealing with the owner of the business, who is intimately involved and knowledgeable about strata matters. Other businesses may be owned by individuals with no interest in strata management, the owner at Lockhart is passionate and committed to serving you with the highest level of service.
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Zero Insurance Commission
Lockhart has arranged with one of the nation’s most reputable brokers to credit the commission back to the owners. The broker charges a brokerage fee, but typically this arrangement (which is entirely optional) results in savings compared to other brokers or going directly to insurers.
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SCA Member
Being a member of the Strata Community Association of WA (SCAWA) provides oversight and accountability to strata managers. This membership requires minimum standards of professional conduct and ensures companies and their staff maintain a minimum amount of CPD training.
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SMPS Certified
As of March 2025, Lockhart was one of the few strata managers in Perth to voluntarily achieve the Strata Community Association (SCA) Strata Management Practice Standard Certification. This demonstrates Lockhart’s commitment to proper processes, procedures, and client satisfaction.
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Owner Portal
As part of our commitment to embracing the latest technology and providing transparency, the Owner Portal allows the strata council and owners access to live financial information, invoices, documents, and the ability to track and lodge work requests. Owners and council members are always welcome to use traditional methods of communication if they prefer.
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Excellent Service
Regardless of the size of your scheme, you will receive the highest level of service. At Lockhart, we don’t prioritise larger clients over smaller ones. Every scheme and owner is treated with the utmost respect and receives our best every time.
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Exclusively Strata Management
Lockhart Strata Management is exclusively focused on Strata Management. We are not interested in managing strata schemes to sell your unit or obtain rental management. Our sole focus is delivering high-quality strata management services to our clients.
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Experienced
The director, Aidan Gorjy’s experience and qualifications are unique in the industry. Starting his career in Property Development before focusing on Strata Management sets our experience apart. Aidan is also one of the few strata managers in Perth to hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Property) and the Cert IV in Strata Community Management.
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Lockhart Strata Management is owned by Aidan Gorjy, who is also the sole director and shareholder. As both director and owner, Aidan is passionate about strata management and provides a personalised level of service to all clients. As Lockhart Strata continues to grow and the team expands, Aidan remains committed to being closely involved to ensure clients continue to receive the highest level of service.
Aidan Gorjy started his career in property in 2009 and has over a decade of experience. While at university studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (Property), he began working in property development. Over the next decade, Aidan was deeply involved in the creation and design of strata schemes, gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of buildings, construction, design, and planning. This extensive background put him in a strong position to assist owners with the ongoing management of their buildings.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Below is a sample of positive feedback from existing clients.
Additional references can be provided upon request to confirm the quality of service Lockhart provides.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Changing your strata manager in WA is quite straightforward. The decision is made by the Strata Council with a simple majority vote. You do not usually need to hold an AGM or EGM to make the change. Once the council has agreed, two council members sign the new management agreement. The new strata manager will then contact the current manager to organise the changeover.
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When choosing a strata manager, it’s important to meet or speak directly with the person who will actually be managing your scheme on a day-to-day basis, rather than just the business owner or sales representative. It is recommended to ask about the strata manager’s experience, qualifications, and whether they have managed schemes of similar size and complexity to yours.
It’s also highly recommended to research the company’s reputation by reading recent Google reviews and feedback from other owners. You should make sure you fully understand their fee structure, what is included, what their additional fees are, if they collect insurance commission, and how responsive they are to enquiries and communication.
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Changing your strata manager in Western Australia is usually a straightforward process that can be completed fairly quickly. It mainly depends on the notice period specified in your current management contract. The actual changeover occurs on an agreed date. While most standard contracts have a 90-day notice period, most reasonable strata management companies are willing to accommodate an earlier handover date without imposing any penalties on the owners.
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At Lockhart Strata Management, the fees are all-inclusive as this is seen as the fairest and most transparent approach. The majority of strata management costs are predictable and can be planned for in advance. Combining these into one fixed fee makes budgeting much simpler and easier for the strata company.
Additional fees may still apply in rare situations, such as an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) or other significant unexpected tasks that fall outside normal day-to-day management. A good strata manager will actively help you avoid unnecessary extra costs through proper planning, comprehensive AGMs, and accurate financial forecasting.
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No, Lockhart does not collect any commission, including insurance commission. If the strata company uses the recommended broker, the insurance commission that is usually collected by the strata managers is removed, which typically results in savings compared with other brokers or going directly to insurers.
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Yes, Lockhart has a network of competent tradespeople that can be recommended. If the scheme already has regular or preferred contractors and the council is satisfied with their service, this is not a problem and there is no need to make any changes. A change in strata manager generally has no impact on existing contracts unless a change is specifically requested or required.
