Who this article is for
Lot owners in strata buildings
Committee members using Cohabit to keep track of their building
Owners who first used Cohabit as a buyer and now want ongoing visibility
What Cohabit does for owners
Cohabit helps you:
Connect to your building and lot
Confirm your ownership and link your account to your lot.
See a clear building profile
View your Building Profile, Building Snapshot and (where available) Expert Reports.
Understand financial health, works, compliance and issues in one place.
Access strata records
View minutes, financials, insurance, compliance certificates and other documents (when available).
Track levies and notices
See your levies and notices through Cohabit if you choose to enable this.
Stay on top of renewals and compliance
See key dates for things like insurance and compliance certificates (where supported).
Get ongoing building intelligence
With Cohabit Building Intelligence, receive regular updates and refreshed health scores over time.
Owners vs buyers – what’s different?
As an owner, your focus usually shifts from “Should I buy here?” to:
“What’s happening in my building?”
“Are we managing money, maintenance and compliance well?”
“Are there issues we need to stay ahead of?”
Cohabit is built to help you see that picture more clearly and keep it up to date.
How to get started as an owner
To access these features as an owner, the next step is to create your owner account and connect your lot.
Follow the steps in:
➡️ Setting up your Owner Profile
Once your Owner Profile is set up and linked to your building, you’ll be able to:
Open your Building Profile
View your Building Snapshot
See any available Expert Reports
Access Files (strata records)
Enable levy tracking and Building Intelligence (where supported)
FAQs
Q: I used Cohabit as a buyer – do I need a new account as an owner?
No. You can use the same account, then follow Setting up your Owner Profile to connect your lot and turn on owner features.
Q: Do I have to pay for anything to use Cohabit as an owner?
You can use Cohabit to see your building profile and any existing information for free. Expert Reports and Building Intelligence are paid features, and you can choose them when and if you need them.