Who this article is for
Conveyancers, solicitors and legal advisors who receive Cohabit building access during due diligence.
What this article covers
What you can view in a shared profile
How to navigate building sections
Key red flags to check
What to ask your client or agent
How to use the information during contract review
What you receive when a building profile is shared with you
You’ll receive a secure link granting read-only access to:
Building Snapshot
Health Score
Compliance and renewals
Insurance coverage
Financial and valuation indicators
All uploaded documents
Expert Reports (if available)
You do not need a Cohabit account to view this information.
How to review the profile effectively
1. Start with the Building Snapshot
This gives you a summary of:
Key risks
Financial indicators
Recent renewals
Insurance status
Building condition signals
This helps determine where to focus your review.
2. Check compliance and renewals
Verify whether:
Fire compliance (AFSS) is current
Lifts and pool certifications are valid
Valuations are up to date
Insurance documents are complete
Key certificates are missing
Missing or expired items may affect contract conditions.
3. Review insurance details
Look for:
Policy dates
Building sum insured
Exclusions or known risks
Gaps flagged by the manager or Expert
Insurance can be a major risk driver in strata buildings.
4. Examine financial indicators
Check:
Capital Works Fund forecast
Contribution levels
Special levies
Funding for planned works
Any signs of shortfalls
These help you assess future costs for your client.
5. Cross-check building documents
Review:
Meeting minutes (if provided)
Condition reports
Defect notices
Engineering assessments
Compliance certificates
Valuations
Missing documents may require follow-up with the agent or seller.
6. Read the Expert Report (if included)
The Expert Report summarises:
Building risks
Structural concerns
Financial and compliance issues
Areas of uncertainty
Recommendations for due diligence
This can significantly reduce your review time.
What to ask for if something is missing
If important items are missing, request:
Updated certificates
Insurance details
Strata financials
Clarification from the strata manager
Additional historical documents
Cohabit makes it easy to identify gaps early.
FAQs
Can I download documents from the profile?
Yes — documents can be downloaded for your files and contract review.
Why is some information unavailable?
This usually means the strata manager or owner has not uploaded the document yet.
Can I share the profile with others?
You should request a new access invitation for each party.