Who this article is for
Apartment buyers
Buyer’s agents acting on behalf of buyers
What Cohabit does for buyers
Cohabit helps you understand the true condition and risk profile of a strata building before you commit to buying.
With Cohabit you can:
Request a free Building Health Score
Purchase a detailed paid Building Insight Report (expert report)
View available strata records and building documents
Chat with a strata expert about the building
Track buildings you’re interested
Building Health Score (quick overview)
A Building Health Score is a quick summary of how healthy a building appears based on the records we have (financials, maintenance, maintenance, compliance, etc.).
👉 For a full explanation, see Understanding your Building Health Score.
Building Insight Report (quick overview)
A Building Insight Report is a paid, expert-prepared report that goes deeper than the health score, highlighting key risks, financial health, maintenance and compliance issues.
👉 For a full breakdown, see What is a Building Report and how do I read one?
(Screenshot: Report summary card or “View report” panel)
What to do next as a buyer
Set up your Buyer profile
→ Setting up your Buyer ProfileFind the building you’re interested in
→ Requesting a health scoreCheck the Building Health Score (free)
→ Understanding your Building Health ScorePurchase a Building Insight Report if you need more detail
→ Purchasing an expert reportChat with a strata expert about the report or building
→ How to chat with your expert
(Screenshot: “My Buildings” list with a building showing a health score and report badge)
FAQs
Q: Is Cohabit only for buyers?
No. Cohabit is also used by lot owners, strata managers and experts. As a buyer, you mainly use building search, health scores, reports and expert messaging.
Q: Does Cohabit replace legal or financial advice?
No. Cohabit helps you understand the building, but it doesn’t replace independent legal, financial or technical advice.