About Us

Why First Choice Strata?

First Choice Strata was established as a result of our vision to achieve outstanding outcomes for our clients, demonstrated by extensive professional experience in Strata and Facilities management as well as Property Management.

From your very first contact with our experienced strata executives, you will see that we have the right qualities and motivated approach to achieve the unexpected.

We believe our success and business reputation stems from our clients being completely satisfied with our ability to deliver a dynamic, transparent, and time-efficient service.

Our Team

Konika Elphick

Senior Strata Manager

As the landscape of Canberra rapidly changes, Konika firmly believes that Strata Managers and the industry must evolve alongside it, and that innovation within the industry is the key to ensuring that expectations of owners are not only met but exceeded.

Experienced in the management of large Owners Corporations within the ACT, Konika continuously delivers outstanding service to all Owners, Residents and Executive Committees.

Konika takes every opportunity to find strategic solutions in the best interests of the Owners Corporation, seamlessly resolving contentious issues, proving to be instrumental at achieving outstanding outcomes.
Konika has exceptional knowledge on issues such as complex defect rectification negotiations, navigating difficult relationships between owners, as well dispute resolution.

Konika aims to remove the mystery from strata, alleviating stress from owners so that they can feel empowered and have peace of mind that their home and investment is being well taken care of.

Konika was recently acknowledged for her dedication within the Strata sector and was a finalist for Strata Manager of the Year at the 2019 Strata Community Association Awards.

Belinda Read

Director and Senior Facilities Manager

Belinda Read has more than 20 years of real hands-on experience in all aspects of the property market, managing both residential and commercial lettings, as well as property renovation and development.

An accomplished Property Services Professional, offering an impressive track record in both Residential and Commercial sectors, providing support and guidance to Clients in both Corporate and Domestic markets.

With a strong focus on delivering a quality service for stakeholders, Belinda is acknowledged as a top performer in key client relationship management, and as an individual who truly stands out within the property industry.

Most recently, Belinda has proven herself to be a leader in project management for large-scale strata buildings, overseeing the planning and rectification of a hydraulics system for an aquatic facility within a high-rise complex.

Recognized for strong negotiation skills and new business instruction, Belinda possesses an unrivalled ability to nurture collaborative relationships with clients, external consultants, legal professionals and regulatory authorities.

A creative problem solver, Belinda also has a keen interest in assuring risk management is regularly assessed, while also looking to alternative solutions to ensure best practice is always met.
It is her integrity and commitment to her clients which has led to her reputation standing as being one of the leading Facilities Managers in the Canberra market.