AT A GLANCE
100
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited. Located in Newcastle, NSW. 113 other strata plans nearby
Lots
100
Year built
2012
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
18 Brown Street is a large 100-lot residential strata scheme in Newcastle, registered in 2012 and now about 14 years old. It is managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited and is one of 114 strata plans in Newcastle (Newcastle council area). Every unit at 18 Brown Street (lots 1–100) is part of strata scheme SP87497, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. 1 NCAT tribunal decision names SP87497.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 18 Brown 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
- SP87497
- Registered
- 2012-10-24
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE
- Postcode
- 2300
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 100
- Residential
- 87
- Utility
- 13
Building Age
14
years old
Registered 24 October 2012
Expect painting, carpet replacement, and lift refurbishment. Check the capital works fund is adequately funded
Strata Manager
Licence: 1041666
Last AGM: 24 November 2025
11 months ago
Annual Reporting
25 Feb 2026
Status
active
Disputes in Newcastle
This building is named in 1 published decision. Across Newcastle, 5 decisions name a strata plan.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 4
- Court
- 1
- Buildings involved
- 5 of 114
- Per 1,000 lots
- 1.34 (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 Newcastle suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Newcastle
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 2-4 Honeysuckle Drive SP77086 Managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd | 100 |
| 24 Bolton Street SP74206 Managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited | 100 |
| 45 Honeysuckle Drive SP104291 Managed by Bright & Duggan (Hunter) Pty Ltd | 106 |
| 11 Perkins Street SP102493 Managed by Strata Sense Pty Ltd | 106 |
| 1 King Street SP83376 Managed by Dynamic Property Services Pty Ltd | 94 |
| 335 Wharf Road SP81563 Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd | 93 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Newcastle with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Brown Street
- 22 Brown Street
SP81088 · 11 lots
- 25 Brown Street
SP50362 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Lake Group Property Services Pty Limited
- 24 Bolton Street, Newcastle
SP74206 · 100 lots
- 10 Worth Place, Newcastle
SP93357 · 72 lots
- 61 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle
SP72340 · 58 lots
- 77 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle
SP92940 · 55 lots
- 265 Wharf Road, Newcastle
SP63662 · 50 lots
- 489 Hunter Street, Newcastle
SP73863 · 40 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.
By-law disputes
1Noise, pets, parking, smoking, short-term letting, unauthorised renovations, by-law validity.
Franklin v The Owners—Strata Plan No. 87497
By-law disputeLAND LAW — Strata title — By-laws — requirement that by-law not be harsh, unconscionable or oppressive — where by-law prohibits cooking — whether by-law harsh, unconscionable or oppressive
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | Lot 69 | $215,000 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Lot 75 | $165,000 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Lot 20 | $125,000 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Lot 40 | $135,000 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Lot 45 | $125,000 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Lot 59 | $135,000 |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Lot 51 | $65,000 |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Lot 8 | $145,000 |
| 5 Sept 2025 | Lot 1 | $145,000 |
| 10 June 2025 | Lot 74 | $155,000 |
42 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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $476K · Assessed by Newcastle City Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-572932
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyPools / decks / fencing, Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs, Demolition, Alterations and additions to residential development, Change of use
PAN-63951
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to commercial development
PAN-112062
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-572932) 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
NEWCASTLE, NSW 2300
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Newcastle Interchange
1.7km away · ~22 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Crown Street Light Rail
145m away · ~2 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Queens
435m away · ~5 min walk
Bus Stops
15 within 500m · 35 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
Newcastle EPS
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
- Nov 2025
- Status
- active
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 100
- Residential
- 87
- Utility
- 13
- Year built
- 2012
- LGA
- NEWCASTLE