What is a Cohabit Strata Expert?
Cohabit Strata Experts are independent professionals who specialise in:
Reviewing strata records (minutes, financials, compliance, insurance, works, etc.)
Identifying risks, issues, and patterns in those records
Explaining what they find in clear, everyday language
Preparing structured Cohabit insight reports for buildings
Many of our experts are strata inspectors who already work in the industry conducting strata records inspections and preparing reports. They join Cohabit as Strata Experts because of their experience reading and interpreting strata documentation.
Is there a formal licence for strata experts?
There is currently no specific licence required in Australia to call yourself a “strata inspector” or “strata expert”.
Because of this, Cohabit focuses heavily on:
Experience
Demonstrated skill
Quality of written insights
Ongoing performance
rather than just job titles.
How Cohabit vets Strata Experts
Every expert must pass a multi-step vetting process before they can deliver reports on the platform.
1. Professional background review
We assess each applicant’s:
Experience with strata records inspections
Familiarity with strata schemes, governance and legislation
History of working with minutes, financials, compliance and building reports
We look for people who have reviewed many buildings, not just a handful.
2. Skills & judgment assessment
Experts must demonstrate they can:
Pick up key risks and issues from real strata records
Interpret financial, maintenance and governance history sensibly
Identify disputes, defects and compliance gaps
Avoid speculation and stick to what can be supported by documents
Summarise findings in clear, understandable language
We focus on both technical accuracy and communication.
3. Sample report review
Each expert provides:
A sample report or
A demonstration of how they would structure and explain insights for a building
Cohabit reviews this to check:
Quality of analysis
Structure and clarity of insights
Appropriate level of detail
No misleading statements or overreach
Only experts who meet Cohabit’s reporting standards are approved.
4. Platform training
Approved experts receive training on:
Cohabit’s report structure and categories
How insights are grouped and surfaced inside Cohabit
How to link insights to source documents
How to communicate with users through in-app messaging
This ensures reports feel consistent, regardless of which expert prepares them.
5. Ongoing quality monitoring
Vetting doesn’t stop at onboarding. Cohabit continually monitors:
Report quality through spot checks and internal review
Timeliness of report delivery
User feedback and satisfaction
Consistency of insights with supporting documents
If an expert’s performance drops below Cohabit’s standards, they may be coached, paused, or removed from the expert network.
Why this matters
Strata insights can influence important decisions around:
Building risk
Financial contributions and levies
Maintenance priorities
Long-term planning
Buying and selling decisions
Cohabit’s vetting process is designed to ensure that:
Reports are based on actual records, not guesswork
Insights are balanced, clear and carefully reasoned
Users can rely on experts to highlight what matters most in the documents
FAQs
Q: Can I choose my own expert?
Yes. When purchasing a report, you can either use the previous expert for that building or choose an expert from the list if available.
Q: Can a strata manager or committee member become a Cohabit expert?
Yes—if they meet the vetting criteria and have strong experience with strata records.
Q: Why don’t you allow unvetted experts?
Building insights affect financial and safety decisions.
Cohabit only accepts experts with proven experience interpreting real strata records