AT A GLANCE
3
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited. Located in Merewether, NSW. 302 other strata plans nearby
Lots
3
Year built
1993
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
35 Ridge Street is a small 3-lot residential strata scheme in Merewether, registered in 1993 and now about 33 years old. It is managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited and is one of 303 strata plans in Merewether (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 35 Ridge Street (lots 1–3) is part of strata scheme SP44958, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 1 NCAT tribunal decision names SP44958.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 35 Ridge Street, on one page
- A red/amber/green verdict on each risk, with the evidence
- Plain-English summaries of every tribunal and court case
- Questions to ask the agent and strata manager
- A PDF you can forward to your conveyancer
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP44958
- Registered
- 1993-10-05
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2291
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 3
- Residential
- 3
Building Age
33
years old
Registered 5 October 1993
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1041666
Last AGM: 17 February 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
10 Apr 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Merewether
This building is named in 1 published decision. Across Merewether, 2 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 2
- Court
- 0
- Buildings involved
- 2 of 303
NCAT cases are usually internal to a scheme — by-laws, levies, repairs, access to records. Court cases usually involve builders or insurers over defects, because those claims exceed the tribunal's jurisdiction. A per-1,000-lot rate isn't shown: Merewether has 1,598 lots, small enough that a single litigious building would move it several-fold. These are published decisions only — most strata disputes settle or are resolved without a judgment, so this is a floor, not a count. See the Merewether suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Merewether
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 16 Ridge Street SP20698 | 3 |
| 253 Glebe Road SP37532 Managed by NVC Strata Pty Ltd | 3 |
| 39 June Street SP11818 | 3 |
| 52 Merewether Street SP111069 | 3 |
| 71 Patrick Street SP20826 Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd | 3 |
| 24 Lingard Street SP36646 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 3 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Merewether with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Ridge Street
- 45 Ridge Street
SP4757 · 6 lots
- 47 Ridge Street
SP30317 · 5 lots
- 89-91 Ridge Street
SP40229 · 4 lots
- 16 Ridge Street
SP20698 · 3 lots
- 73 Ridge Street
SP46180 · 3 lots
- 75 Ridge Street
SP53118 · 3 lots
- 57 Ridge Street
SP61204 · 3 lots
- 113 Ridge Street
SP65338 · 3 lots
More buildings managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
- 30 Berner Street, Merewether
SP22808 · 18 lots
- 216 Union Street, Merewether
SP20882 · 17 lots
- 45-49 Morgan Street, Merewether
SP33151 · 16 lots
- 37 Llewellyn Street, Merewether
SP105507 · 13 lots
- 22 Llewellyn Street, Merewether
SP35587 · 11 lots
- 15 Mary Street, Merewether
SP94287 · 10 lots
Risk & History
Disputes & Tribunal Cases
1 published court/tribunal decision involving this strata plan
Cases from NCAT, Supreme Court, Land & Environment Court, and other NSW courts and tribunals.
Other decisions
1Procedural rulings (costs, stays, extensions of time) and matters outside strata law.
The Owners – Strata Plan No 44958 v Michel
OtherENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING — Fences and boundaries — “Dividing fence” — Whether retaining wall is part of fence — Whether sufficient dividing fence — Order for fencing work
Source: NSW Caselaw. Only published decisions are shown. Many disputes are resolved privately or through mediation and will not appear here. This is not a complete record of all disputes involving this strata plan. Categories are auto-classified and may not be 100% accurate.
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2020 | Lot 2 | $760,000 |
| 13 Mar 2017 | Lot 3 | $825,000 |
| 22 Dec 2015 | Lot 2 | $680,000 |
| 11 July 2014 | Lot 3 | $740,000 |
| 27 Apr 2010 | Lot 1 | $465,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General. Prices are as reported in settlement data and may not reflect current market values. Sales marked “Price withheld” are excluded from price calculations.
Development History
Original Construction · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $150K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedPools / decks / fencing, Retaining walls, protection of trees
PAN-212022
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-172198
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-212022) on the NSW Planning Portal Application Tracker to view the full DA details, including the applicant, builder, and principal certifier.
Source: NSW Planning Portal Open Data API (2019+). Earlier development applications may not be available. Items marked "Nearby" were matched by location proximity (within 100m) rather than direct plan number reference.
Crime Statistics
These statistics cover the entire Newcastle local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Newcastle LGA are significantly higher than the NSW state average. (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Rates are per 100,000 population. Rank is out of 119 LGAs (1 = highest rate).
Neighbourhood
Suburb Profile
MEREWETHER, NSW 2291
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: D
Limited public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
2.7km away · ~34 min walk
Bus Stops
22 within 500m · 54 within 1km
Source: Transport for NSW GTFS data (CC BY 3.0 AU). Distances are straight-line (not walking). Walking times assume 80m/min. Transport Score is indicative only.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
The Junction PS
primary
Secondary
Newcastle HS
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
STRATA MANAGER
Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
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- Licence
- 1041666
- Last AGM
- Feb 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 3
- Residential
- 3
- Year built
- 1993
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE