Initial Maintenance Schedule
We prepare fully compliant initial maintenance schedules that clearly outline maintenance, servicing, and costing obligations, giving developers and owners corporations the clarity and confidence to manage multi-storey buildings responsibly from day one under the 2026 strata reforms.
Compliant, Accurate & Updated for the 2026 Strata Reform
The initial maintenance schedule is a mandatory document prepared by the original owner (developer) of a strata scheme to outline the expected maintenance, servicing, and replacement requirements of all common property assets. It ensures the owners corporation is equipped with the information needed to manage the building responsibly from day one.
From 1 April 2026, new legislative requirements will apply to the preparation of all initial maintenance schedule documents. We provide fully compliant, professionally prepared initial maintenance schedule reports aligned with the new standard form introduced under the strata reforms.
What are Initial Maintenance Schedules?
The initial maintenance schedule outlines:
- The common property items requiring maintenance
- The recommended maintenance activities
- The frequency of servicing
- Expected replacement timelines
- Any warranties or maintenance obligations relevant to the building
The original owner must provide the initial maintenance schedule to the owners corporation at least 14 days before the first Annual General Meeting (AGM). A well-prepared initial maintenance schedule supports better assets management, reduces early-stage maintenance issues, and helps owners corporations plan effectively.
What’s Changing from 1 April 2026?
Under current legislation, the original owner must prepare an initial maintenance schedule and deliver it before the first AGM. From 1 April 2026, all initial maintenance schedule documents must be prepared using the new standard form.
This applies to every scheme with a first AGM on or after 1 April 2026. The standard form is now publicly available, allowing owners to begin transitioning immediately. These reforms aim to improve consistency, clarity, and transparency across all new strata schemes.
Our Initial Maintenance Schedule Services
We prepare comprehensive, compliant initial maintenance schedule documents tailored to the specific design, construction, and operational requirements of your building.
Our services includes:
- Full Review of Building Plans & Specifications: We identify all relevant common property assets and maintenance obligations.
- Preparation of the Initial Maintenance Schedule in the New Standard Form: All schedules are delivered in the format required under the 2026 reforms.
- Clear Maintenance Guidance for Owners Corporations: We outline maintenance tasks, servicing intervals, and replacements expectations in a clear, practical format.
- Fast Turnaround for First AGM Deadlines: We understand the tight timeframes leading up to the first AGM and deliver promptly.
Why Choose Archi-QS?
- Experienced Quantity Surveyors: We specialise in strata documentation, maintenance planning, and lifecycle forecasting.
- Reform-Ready Documentation: Our initial maintenance schedule reports already comply with the new standard form required from 1 April 2026.
- Accurate, Detailed & Easy to Understand: We provide clear, practical schedules that support effective building management.
- Trusted by Developers & Easy to Understand: Our work is relied upon across residential, mixed-use, and commercial strata developments.
- Seamless Review and Certification by Independent Surveyor: Our reports are certifier ready.
How do I Get a Quote?
Email us at admin@archi-qs.com.au with a copy of the current strata plans, relevant building details and the proposed timing of the first AGM and we will get back to you with our fee proposal for preparing a compliant initial maintenance schedule.