Who this article is for
Buyers researching strata or community-titled properties
Buyer’s agents supporting clients through due diligence
Conveyancers reviewing building information alongside a buyer
What Cohabit does for buyers
Cohabit helps buyers understand the building they’re buying into, not just the apartment.
Instead of relying on static strata reports ordered late in the process, Cohabit provides a live, building-level view that updates as new information becomes available.
With Cohabit, buyers can:
Research buildings before or during inspections
Automatically receive a Building Health Score when searching
Access Expert Insights that interpret strata records in plain English
Track multiple buildings they’re comparing
Understand risks earlier, before contracts and cooling-off periods
How Cohabit replaces traditional strata reports
Traditional strata reports are:
One-off
Static
Often ordered late in the process
Cohabit replaces this model with:
Ongoing Health Scores
Expert Insights prepared by strata specialists
A Building Profile that evolves as new information is added
This gives buyers earlier clarity and fewer surprises.
What buyers typically use Cohabit for
Buyers use Cohabit to:
Compare buildings, not just properties
Identify early risk signals
Decide where deeper due diligence is needed
Ask better questions of agents and conveyancers
It’s designed to support informed decisions, not replace professional advice.
Getting started as a buyer
After signing up as a buyer, Cohabit will prompt you to search for a building.
When you search:
A Health Score request is triggered automatically
The building is added to your Research list
You can start tracking that building immediately
From there, you can:
View the Building Profile and Snapshot
See Health Scores as they become available
Request Expert Insights if you want deeper analysis
Related article:
Setting Up Your Buyer Profile
Using Cohabit alongside professional advice
Cohabit is designed to support — not replace —:
Buyer agents
Conveyancers and solicitors
Financial advisers
It helps professionals by:
Reducing time spent interpreting raw strata documents
Highlighting building-level risks earlier
Providing a shared reference point for discussions
What Cohabit does — and doesn’t — do
Cohabit:
Replaces traditional strata inspection reports with live insights
Interprets authorised building records through Expert Insights
Updates building information as new data becomes available
Cohabit does not:
Provide legal or financial advice
Guarantee the absence of issues
Replace professional judgement
FAQs
Do I need to order a strata report separately?
No. Cohabit is designed to replace traditional strata inspection reports with Health Scores and Expert Insights.
Can I research more than one building at a time?
Yes. You can track and compare multiple buildings in Cohabit.
Is Cohabit only for buyers?
No. Cohabit is also used by owners, strata managers and experts. As a buyer, you’ll mainly use Research, Health Scores and Expert Insights.