No surprises. No kickbacks. No extras. Just one all-inclusive rate.
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3.5%
of unit levies · all-inclusive
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A direct comparison with traditional body corporate management firms.
| Feature | Quarter | Traditional firm |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 3.5% of unit levies — all-inclusive, no hidden extras | $20–60/unit/month + management fees + extras |
| Contractor kickbacks | None. Ever. | Typically 10–20% markup on contractor quotes |
| Owner financial visibility | Real-time dashboard for every owner | Annual financials only, request process required |
| AGM preparation | Committee-owned, Quarter-assisted, same-day minutes | Manager-controlled, billed as additional service |
| Response time | Quarter handles routine matters immediately — no queue, no waiting | Days to weeks — email queue, staff allocation |
| Maintenance tracking | Full system of record, visible to all owners | Opaque — owners rarely see status updates |
| Compliance tracking | Automated — BWOF, insurance, maintenance programme | Manual — often missed, billed when caught |
| Switching | Your data, export any time, no lock-in | Proprietary records, exit fees, long notice periods |
| Unit Titles Act | Compliance built in — NZ-native | Variable — dependent on individual staff knowledge |
The base management fee is just the start. Most firms charge extra for the things you actually need them to do.
$200–$600 per pre-contract or pre-settlement disclosure. With frequent sales, this adds up fast.
Included with Quarter
$300–$800 per meeting for attendance. Some charge per hour on top of that.
Included with Quarter
Per-email or per-letter charges for owner enquiries. Some firms charge $50–$150 per letter.
Included with Quarter
A percentage markup on contractor invoices for "project management" of routine maintenance.
No markup with Quarter
Commission or arrangement fees on your building insurance, often not disclosed.
No commissions with Quarter
Some contracts include an exit fee or charge for the final handover of records.
No lock-in with Quarter
Traditional management firms have offices, staff, and overheads that get passed on to your Body Corporate. Quarter uses AI to automate the routine work that makes up 95% of what a management firm does. The result is better service at a fraction of the cost.
Yes. No disclosure fees, no meeting fees, no per-letter charges, no maintenance markups, no insurance commissions. One simple, transparent price that includes everything your Body Corporate needs to run smoothly.
Percentage-based fees hit small Body Corporates hardest in absolute terms. But the hidden costs for disclosure fees, meeting fees, correspondence charges and so on add up regardless of your levy amount.
Quarter works for Body Corporates of any size, from a 3-unit townhouse to a 200-unit apartment building. The percentage-based pricing means it scales naturally with your building.
No. Quarter is month-to-month. If you decide it's not for you, cancel anytime and your records are ready to hand over.
We'll walk you through Quarter with your building's own data, answer your questions and tell you exactly what switching would look like. No obligation — we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit for your home.