Answering: What is 1B certification and why does it matter for co-living investors? Estimated reading time: 6 mins Class 1B certification is a mandatory building classification for co-living properties in Melbourne that can house up to 12 unrelated residents across 300m² while meeting strict safety and amenity requirements. The certification process involves comprehensive safety inspections,…
Answering: Who actually rents co-living rooms in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth? Estimated reading time: 5 mins Professional workers with stable incomes of $75,000-$250,000 are the primary tenants of co-living rooms across Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, not students or backpackers as many assume. These tenants choose purpose-built co-living for its blend of convenience, community, and cost-effectiveness,…
Answering: Is co-living the same as boarding houses or rooming houses in Australia? Estimated reading time: 6 mins No, co-living is not the same as boarding houses or rooming houses in Australia, with distinct legal requirements and design standards that create an estimated $85,000 difference in compliance costs across Melbourne. Modern co-living properties require specific…
Answering: Can you really get 9-12% yields from co-living properties or is that mostly marketing talk? Estimated reading time: 6 mins Yes, it’s possible to achieve 10-12% gross yields from purpose-built co-living properties in Melbourne’s growth corridors when managed correctly. These returns come from renting individual rooms at market rates ($375 per room) rather than…
Answering: What exactly is co-living and how is it different from a standard rental property in Australia? Estimated reading time: 6 mins Co-living is a purpose-built investment approach where properties are designed specifically for room-by-room rental, fundamentally different from traditional single-lease rental properties in Australia. Instead of generating one lease payment per property, co-living creates…
Most property investment advice in Australia follows the same tired playbook. Buy in a good area. Look for capital growth. Trust the market. The result is investors stuck with properties delivering 3-4% yields, negative cash flow, and retirement plans pushed back another decade. Harmony Group took a different path. After delivering 200+ specialist accommodation projects…
The Simple Math Behind Higher Returns Reading Time: 5-6 minutes The difference isn’t luck or speculation. It’s simple math: renting per room instead of per property doubles your income on the same asset. The Fundamental Difference Traditional residential investment rents to one household. Co-living rents to multiple individuals. That single change transforms returns. A 4-bedroom…
Paying off your mortgage early can feel like a financial dream come true when it means fewer years of debt, more peace of mind, and the satisfaction of owning your home outright. However, while the idea of paying off early sounds simple, many homeowners fall into common traps. That’s especially true when they try to…
Every investor dreams of generating truly passive income from property. The traditional path—buying a house, finding a long-term tenant, and collecting rent—is a proven winner. But for the savvy real estate investor looking to maximise returns and diversify beyond the standard residential model, a deeper toolkit is needed. The real goal is finding the best…
If you’ve been in the property investment game for a while, you know the core principles haven’t changed. A great location, a solid cash flow, and a long-term view remain the key elements. What has changed, however, is the very landscape we operate in. We’ve moved beyond paper maps and classified ads, entering a new…