SBBIS | Protecting Owners, Backed by Independence

The Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme (SBBIS) was introduced by NSW Fair Trading to ensure defects in new residential buildings are identified and rectified before the bond is released. While the developer funds the inspection, the Owners Corporation appoints the inspector — making independence and trust essential.

 

Inspector Appointment & OC Sign Off

Under the SBBIS, the developer usually nominates a building inspector from the authorised Strata Inspector Panel. However, the Owners Corporation must formally approve the appointment by resolution before the process can begin. If the committee rejects the nomination, the developer must propose another inspector. Only if no agreement is reached within 12 months can the Secretary appoint an inspector directly — and this comes at extra cost to the developer.

This means the Owners Corporation plays a decisive role. By appointing Waratah, you can be confident that the inspection is handled independently, transparently, and in the interests of owners.

Why Waratah for SBBIS Inspections?

At Waratah, our inspectors act impartially, balancing the needs of owners, strata, residents, and developers. Appointing us means you’ll have:

  • Independent oversight — accredited under the NSW Strata Inspector Panel, fully insured, and bound by legislation.

  • Thorough inspections — we dedicate enough time in apartments and common areas and ensure every inspection is unrushed, detailed, and evidence-based.

  • Clear reporting — photographic, plain-English reports submitted to NSW Fair Trading, your committee, and the developer.

  • Resident-friendly coordination — online booking tools, SMS/email reminders, signage templates, and respectful inspectors onsite.

  • Proven experience — thousands of apartments inspected across NSW, from boutique schemes to large, complex developments.

Our role is not just to meet statutory requirements, but to make the process smooth, transparent, and reassuring for Owners Corporations and residents alike.

How We Work With You

  • Coordinate closely with the Owners Corporation, building managers, and residents to ensure smooth access.

  • Provide ready-to-use resident communications (emails, SMS, signage, FAQs).

  • Offer an online booking system that allows residents to easily select convenient appointment times, with reminders and calendar invites included.

  • Spend the right amount of time in each apartment (around 30 minutes on average) to carry out a thorough inspection — no rush, no shortcuts.

  • Keep committees informed at every stage with clear updates and reporting.

  • Maintain transparency so owners, strata, and developers see the same information.

 

Appointing Waratah means certainty that the inspection is done properly, independently, and with owners’ interests respected.