Once the fully completed and compliant SDA dwelling is handed over and then registered with the government we are then able to allow participants to occupy the property. We then organise distributions from this partnership and these will be paid quarterly.

Yes, investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is one of the common ways to finance an SDA property investment, provided it complies with all regulations. Seeking professional financial advice is recommended due to varying considerations for each financing option

Partnering can offer a structured approach to SDA investment, simplifying the process. This particular opportunity involves an Investor Contribution and a Partner Contribution, while we take on the debt. This contrasts with investing on your own, where you would be responsible for the entire cost and debt.

No, all ongoing costs, including the SDA management fees & other expenses (such Water/Services, Rates, insurance, etc.), and Loan Repayment, are deducted from the gross lease income. Meaning no additional payments from the investor are required after your initial contribution.

The partnership involves you or your entity, as the Investor and our SPV (special purpose vehicle) as the Partner. This new SPV entity is created for the specific financial purpose & consolidate both our holdings and it exists to hold the investment for the life of the project.

Key risks in SDA investment include dwelling compliance with all national regulations and design standards. Build process to take longer due to approvals and tenant matching, and the need for specialist SDA Property Management. Location risks include avoiding oversupplied postcodes and Greenfield locations which may lack infrastructure.

At SDA Living Solutions, we work backwards from demand. We partner with established SIL (Supported Independent Living) providers to ensure participants are already identified before we secure or build a property.

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Yes, financing can be challenging, as many lenders apply strict criteria. However, we have an alternative pathway to make SDA investing accessible for most.

Participant feedback consistently shows they don’t want to live in large unit blocks with other people with disabilities. They want a home that supports their lifestyle and feels like their forever home. Our model is built around individual needs, smaller dwellings, and demand-driven locations.

SDA homes are more specialised and therefore more costly than standard homes. A common mistake is trying to build cheaply with minor modifications, which often leads to vacancy. Success comes from building the right home in the right location with SIL provider support.

Yes. In fact, around 90% of our investors use their SMSF to fund their SDA property.

High turnover typically occurs when properties are built in unsuitable areas or designed without participants’ needs in mind. By focusing on demand-led builds in the right areas, our homes are designed for long-term occupancy.

The biggest risk is building the wrong type of home in the wrong location. We mitigate this by conducting thorough demand and supply analysis, working directly with SIL providers, and building only where participants are waiting.