Answering: Right now, is co-living stronger in Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth for yields and growth? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Harmony builds nine-bed co-living properties in Melbourne, across the middle ring, Frankston and a smaller area around Geelong, where a nine-bed property needs no special planning approval. Our investors come from every state in…
Answering: Which Australian cities are best for co-living investment right now? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Harmony builds nine-bed co-living in Melbourne, across the middle ring, Frankston and a smaller area around Geelong, where the model needs no special planning approval, for investors across every state in Australia, with the whole process able to…
Answering: How do co-living returns compare with NDIS housing, dual-key setups or standard residential? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living returns in Melbourne compare favourably against NDIS housing, dual-key setups, and standard residential when you factor in risk, compliance burden, and exit options alongside raw yield numbers. A standard investment property at $1.5m delivers…
Answering: What’s better for cash flow – co-living or a granny flat strategy? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living delivers stronger cash flow than granny flats for Melbourne investors seeking scalable returns. A nine-bed co-living property generates around $179,010 a year in gross rent, an 11.36 percent gross yield on its base project cost,…
Answering: How much deposit or equity do I actually need to get into co-living investment? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Harmony’s current model is the nine-bedroom, nine-bathroom co-living property, with a minimum of $600,000 in cash, usable equity, or a combination of both, on a base project cost of $1,574,000 ($1,650,250 including additional considerations)….
Answering: How does the day-to-day management of co-living work compared to a normal rental? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living management in Melbourne operates with near-complete owner detachment, requiring roughly 10 minutes monthly compared to the 5-10 hours traditional rental landlords typically invest. Specialist co-living managers handle all tenant interactions, maintenance coordination, and vacancy…
Answering: Do I need a specialist property manager for co-living or can a regular PM handle it? Estimated reading time: 9 min read Yes, you need a specialist co-living property manager in Melbourne to protect your investment returns. Traditional property managers achieve around 85% occupancy with 3-4 week vacancy periods, while specialist co-living managers maintain…
Answering: Is purpose-built co-living legal in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia? Estimated reading time: 9 min read Yes, purpose-built co-living is completely legal in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia when properties meet registration requirements and hold current certification. Each state operates under its own Residential Tenancies Act with specific compliance pathways that thousands…
Answering: Why do co-living properties get higher rental income than normal houses? Estimated reading time: 9 min read Co-living properties generate higher rental income than normal houses because you collect rent from multiple tenants rather than a single lease, creating nearly four times the income on a comparable purchase price in Melbourne. The arithmetic is…
Answering: How is co-living different from NDIS properties or student accommodation? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Yes, co-living differs fundamentally from NDIS properties and student accommodation in Melbourne through its tenant stability, management simplicity, and year-round cash flow consistency. Co-living targets employed professionals aged 25-45 with verified income who stay an average of 14…