AT A GLANCE
114
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Whelan Property Group Pty Ltd. Located in Redfern, NSW. 109 other strata plans nearby
Lots
114
Year built
1998
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
197-209 Regent Street is a large 114-lot mixed-use strata scheme in Redfern, registered in 1998 and now about 28 years old. It is managed by Whelan Property Group Pty Ltd and is one of 110 strata plans in Redfern (Sydney council area). Every unit at 197-209 Regent Street (lots 1–114) is part of strata scheme SP57504, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 5 NCAT tribunal decisions name SP57504.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 197-209 Regent 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
- SP57504
- Registered
- 1998-07-15
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2016
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 114
- Residential
- 102
- Commercial
- 12
Building Age
28
years old
Registered 15 July 1998
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 1373234
Last AGM: 24 November 2025
11 months ago
Annual Reporting
14 Jan 2026
Status
active
Disputes in Redfern
This building is named in 5 published decisions. Across Redfern, 9 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 5
- Court
- 4
- Buildings involved
- 3 of 110
- Per 1,000 lots
- 2.51 (NSW 1.12)
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. 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 Redfern suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Redfern
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 219-227 Chalmers Street SP36599 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 119 |
| 6 Baptist Street SP107584 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 122 |
| 249-259 Chalmers Street SP74760 Managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd | 104 |
| 21 Regent Street SP80117 Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd | 103 |
| 146-152 Pitt Street SP55671 Managed by Glen & Joanne Mobbs Pty Ltd | 130 |
| 6-8 Crescent Street SP62884 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 97 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Redfern with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Regent Street
- 21 Regent Street
SP80117 · 103 lots
- 144-152 Regent Street
SP76552 · 31 lots
- 1-19 Regent Street
SP53344 · 28 lots
- 83-87 Regent Street
SP52627 · 16 lots
- 137-141 Regent Street
SP66705 · 13 lots
- 143-145 Regent Street
SP79081 · 7 lots
- 140 Regent Street
SP76852 · 4 lots
- 142 Regent Street
SP76851 · 3 lots
More buildings managed by Whelan Property Group Pty Ltd
- 11-33 Maddison Street, Redfern
SP36980 · 61 lots
- 52-60 Renwick Street, Redfern
SP75756 · 48 lots
- 243-271 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont
SP50946 · 563 lots
- 360 Harris Street, Pyrmont
SP75156 · 432 lots
- 1 Kirby Walk, Zetland
SP88564 · 344 lots
- 20 Parkes Street, Harris Park
SP103396 · 343 lots
Risk & History
Disputes & Tribunal Cases
3 building defect disputes found
Structural defect disputes can indicate significant building issues. Research shows these correlate with lower property prices.
5 published court/tribunal decisions involving this strata plan
Cases from NCAT, Supreme Court, Land & Environment Court, and other NSW courts and tribunals.
Building defects
3Water ingress, waterproofing, cladding, fire safety, structural damage, rectification claims.
McDonough v The Owners Strata Plan No 57504
Building defectPROCEDURE - inferior courts - New South Wales - District Court - transfer of proceedings - equitable jurisdiction of District Court - whether claim for equitable compensation for breach of trust within s 134(1)(e) and thus excluded from s 134(1)(h) - held, it is REAL PROPERTY - strata title - management and control - duty of owners corporation to maintain common property - trustee obligations of owners corporation - whether claim for equitable compensation for failure to maintain common property maintainable - held, it is not
Building Insurers’ Guarantee Corporation v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 57504
Building defectBUILDING CONTRACT - breach by builder - work not in conformity with plans & specifications - waterproofing system - whether system installed as effective as that specified - query whether issue one of mitigation with onus on builder. - BUILDING CONTRACT - breach by builder - whether demolition and reinstatement to produce compliance with contract reasonable - whether damages recoverable on that basis. - HOME BUILDING INSURANCE - breach of statutory implied warranties by builder – insurance - successor in title entitled to benefit of warranties and insurance - measure of damages - successor entitled to same damages as predecessor.
The Owners Strata Plan 57504 v Building Insurers' Guarantee Corporation
Building defectINSURANCE – Home Building Act 1989 – statutory insurance – policy provided indemnity for loss where notification is made within six months of indemnified party becoming aware of such loss, but not after the expiry of the seven year period – whether policy complied with Act - successors in title entitled to benefits of statutory warranties. - DAMAGES – residential building contract – loss arising from construction not in accordance with contract, plans and specifications – rectification – remedial work must be necessary to produce conformity with the contract and reasonable in the circumstances. - PRACTICE – referee’s report – variation – referee’s findings should not be re-agitated in court where conclusion open to the referee on the evidence – whether referee forms an interim or tentative view and proposes to change that view, natural justice requires the parties be informed.
Management & governance disputes
1Strata manager or committee conduct, meetings and voting, records, insurance, compulsory appointment of a manager.
David and Edith Younger v The Owners- Strata Plan No 57504
Management disputeRe-allocation of unit entitlement
Other decisions
1Procedural rulings (costs, stays, extensions of time) and matters outside strata law.
The Owners Strata Plan 57504 v Building Insurers' Guarantee Corporation
OtherINTEREST - interest on damages - discretion - compensatory purpose - interest only on amounts paid - interest on costs - form of order.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | Lot 58 | $635,000 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Lot 34 | $630,000 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Lot 19 | $700,000 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Lot 98 | $760,000 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Lot 81 | $680,000 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Lot 49 | $735,000 |
| 12 Apr 2025 | Lot 10 | $640,000 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Lot 33 | $710,000 |
| 29 Nov 2024 | Lot 101 | $910,000 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Lot 89 | $880,000 |
129 sales total
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 · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $307K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-611061
Review of determination
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
PAN-591328
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Erection of a new structure
PAN-546852
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-611061) 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 Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Sydney 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
REDFERN, NSW 2016
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Redfern
348m away · ~4 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
275m away · ~3 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Surry Hills Light Rail
1.4km away · ~17 min walk
Bus Stops
19 within 500m · 61 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.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
17
Listings within 200m
$192
Median / Night
7
Commercial Hosts
9
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Stylish 2-Bed House with Private Courtyard
$236
/night
Stylish & Central Sydney Apt
$227
/night
New York Warehouse Style in a Modern Passive House
$161
/night
2BR Apt. Redfern | King Beds•Balconies•Gym•Parking
$308
/night
Self Contained 1 Bedroom Unit + Parking
$186
/night
NSW Short-Term Rental Rules
- •180-day cap for non-hosted short-term rentals in Greater Sydney (60 days in some fire-prone or Byron Shire areas)
- •Strata schemes can ban non-hosted STRA via a Section 137A by-law (requires 75% special resolution)
- •All STR properties must be registered on the NSW STRA Register
Source: Inside Airbnb (CC BY 4.0). Data is from a periodic scrape of Airbnb listings and may not be current. "Commercial hosts" are those with 3+ total listings. "High availability" = listed 180+ days/year.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
Alexandria Park CS
central primary
Secondary
Alexandria Park CS
central high
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 114
- Residential
- 102
- Commercial
- 12
- Year built
- 1998
- LGA
- SYDNEY