Why Body Corporate Salary Matters

Body corporate salary is one of the first numbers serious buyers should study.

It is the remuneration paid to the manager for caretaking and building management duties.

This income is important because it is usually more predictable than letting income. It is tied to the caretaking agreement and paid for doing specific work around the complex.

But the salary cannot be assessed on its own.

A $100,000 salary may be attractive if the duties are simple, clearly defined, and practical.

The same $100,000 salary may be less attractive if the complex has heavy gardens, multiple facilities, difficult access, high owner expectations, and constant call-outs.

The better question is not how big the salary is.

The better question is what work is required to earn that salary.

A useful buyer framework is:

1. Salary amount
2. Number of lots
3. Facilities and common areas
4. Expected weekly workload
5. CPI increases or review rights
6. Clarity of duties
7. Relationship with the body corporate

One simple measure is salary per unit.

It will not tell the whole story, but it helps buyers compare one business against another.

A strong body corporate salary gives a management rights business a more stable base.

But only if the duties are fair, understood, and sustainable.

Takeaway: Body corporate salary is only attractive when the workload makes commercial sense.

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FAQs

What is body corporate salary?

It is the salary paid to the manager for caretaking and building management duties under the caretaking agreement.

Why is salary per unit useful?

It helps buyers compare remuneration across different complexes, although it should not replace a full workload review.

Can a high salary still be risky?

Yes. If duties are heavy or unclear, a high salary may not be commercially attractive.