Overcoming Challenges for Investors and Agents in SDA

SDA purchases can be a challenging process for investors and agents alike. From a lack of transparency to uncertainty in tenancy and income, many roadblocks can hinder a smooth transaction. In this article, we will explore some of the challenges faced by investors and agents and provide some potential solutions to overcome them.

The Challenges for Investors

• Lack of transparency from selling agents
• Not told how to future proof their SDA from agents or builders
• Don’t want to be pressured into a purchase
• Understanding the risks
• Uncertainty of tenancy 
• Uncertainty of income
• Lack of resources to learn and understand SDA
• Lack of supply & demand data
• Lack of lenders
• Finance valuations
• Understanding the real cost of an SDA purchase
• Getting large enough block sizes to build on

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The challenges for agents

Some of the challenges faced by agents include the inability to connect with SDA providers, lack of SDA research from NDIS, and lack of transparency from builders.

• Buyers want to shop around before buying
• Cannot connect with SDA Providers
• Lack of SDA research from NDIS
• Understanding the risks
• Uncertainty of tenancy & income
• Lack of transparency from builders 
• Incorrect supply & demand data
• Lack of participants for full or correct tenancy
• Buyers indecision
• Understanding the total cost of an SDA purchase
• Valuation shortfalls
• Sales Commissions being diluted via Aggregators and other Agents
• Timeframe delays to transact (3 months + 3 months = 6 months)
• Land titles registration results in delay of commissions 

Buying SDA property involves various considerations that require careful planning. Investors and agents often face challenges such as limited transparency, uncertainties around tenancy and income, and determining the overall costs involved.

With the right information and resources, these obstacles can be addressed effectively. Staying well-informed and collaborating allows investors and agents to make confident decisions, contributing to better accommodation options for individuals with disabilities.