Independence is what gives a strata report its value. When a report is prepared without any connection to the vendor, selling agent or strata manager, the focus shifts back to what it should be; a clear, objective picture of the building and its records. Buyers rely on these reports to make significant financial decisions, and even subtle bias can shape how risks are presented or overlooked. An independent report removes that pressure and allows the information to stand on its own.

In a market where speed and convenience are often prioritised, independence can be the difference between a surface-level summary and a genuinely useful analysis. When the cost of accessing the records is around $60, and reports arranged by agents are priced not far from that, it’s worth asking - who is the report really for? The extra money you spend now could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in the future. So why take the chance.