Is self-managed strata cheaper than a strata manager?
Flatflo editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-10-20
Quick answer
Usually, yes. Owners avoid the management fee and pay only for software and any services they choose. The trade-off is volunteer time and responsibility. Use Flatflo's pricing calculator to compare your building's numbers.
The full answer
Strata management fees vary widely by building and location, so compare real quotes with your expected software and service costs.
General information only, not legal advice. Strata rules differ between states and change over time; check your state's law or get advice for your situation. Last reviewed 2026-10-20.
Related questions
What does self-managed strata software do?It does the admin a manager would: levy notices and receipts, reminders, meeting notices and voting, minutes, maintenance and quotes, records, compliance reminders and bank reconciliation. The committee reviews and approves; the software does the paperwork.What does Flatflo do, and what doesn't it do?Flatflo runs the routine admin: levies, notices, meetings, maintenance, records, compliance reminders, owner payments and bank matching. It doesn't make decisions for your committee, hold your money or give legal advice. Decisions and payments stay with the owners corporation.What is Admin Assistance?Admin Assistance is an optional add-on for buildings that want a person to help with admin tasks on top of the software. It's priced per lot each month and can be turned on or off on the pricing page.How much does Flatflo cost?One plan from AUD 39 per building per month, priced per lot with a two-lot minimum, plus the optional Admin Assistance add-on. You can try it free for 30 days with no card and no automatic charge.