Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is a category of housing funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. There are four design categories – Improved Livability, Fully Accessible, High Physical Support and Robust. Provided occupancy is maintained, investors in SDA accommodation can achieve high rental yields and, despite the announcements in the May 2026 Budget, are likely to continue to do so.SDA Is Not the Target of the Budget ReformsDespite largescale NDIS budget reforms, Specialist Disability Accommodation remains fundamentally supported by government policy, strong participant demand and a continuing SDA shortage in desirable areas. For investors focused on the right locations, the long-term outlook remains very positive.“Actively funded SDA participants represent just 2% of the number of NDIS participants and approximately 1% of NDIS expenditure, making them one of the least likely cohorts to be targeted by cost-cutting measures.”Joss Engebretsen Portfolio Manager – Barwon Capital PartnersMuch of the discussion surrounding NDIS sustainability has focused on reducing expenditure growth. However, the Government’s budget savings measures are overwhelmingly directed at participants with medium, low and very low support needs. These cohorts account for approximately 74% of total NDIS spending, representing around $37 billion annually. The reforms seek to remove non-essential supports, improve pricing oversight and transition lower-needs participants towards foundational support programs outside the NDIS.SDA participants occupy the highest-needs end of the disability spectrum. They require specialised housing due to extreme functional impairment and or very high support needs. The Government has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the reforms is to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable for those it was originally designed to support. SDA participants sit squarely within that group.Demand Fundamentals Remain StrongAustralia continues to experience a shortage of appropriate SDA housing across many markets. While some locations have experienced oversupply, particularly certain apartment markets, many regional centres and outer metropolitan growth corridors continue to exhibit strong unmet demand.Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
SDA Is Not the Target of the Budget Reforms
Despite largescale NDIS budget reforms, Specialist Disability Accommodation remains fundamentally supported by government policy, strong participant demand and a continuing SDA shortage in desirable areas. For investors focused on the right locations, the long-term outlook remains very positive.“Actively funded SDA participants represent just 2% of the number of NDIS participants and approximately 1% of NDIS expenditure, making them one of the least likely cohorts to be targeted by cost-cutting measures.”Joss Engebretsen Portfolio Manager – Barwon Capital PartnersMuch of the discussion surrounding NDIS sustainability has focused on reducing expenditure growth. However, the Government’s budget savings measures are overwhelmingly directed at participants with medium, low and very low support needs. These cohorts account for approximately 74% of total NDIS spending, representing around $37 billion annually. The reforms seek to remove non-essential supports, improve pricing oversight and transition lower-needs participants towards foundational support programs outside the NDIS.SDA participants occupy the highest-needs end of the disability spectrum. They require specialised housing due to extreme functional impairment and or very high support needs. The Government has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the reforms is to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable for those it was originally designed to support. SDA participants sit squarely within that group.Demand Fundamentals Remain StrongAustralia continues to experience a shortage of appropriate SDA housing across many markets. While some locations have experienced oversupply, particularly certain apartment markets, many regional centres and outer metropolitan growth corridors continue to exhibit strong unmet demand.Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
“Actively funded SDA participants represent just 2% of the number of NDIS participants and approximately 1% of NDIS expenditure, making them one of the least likely cohorts to be targeted by cost-cutting measures.”Joss Engebretsen Portfolio Manager – Barwon Capital PartnersMuch of the discussion surrounding NDIS sustainability has focused on reducing expenditure growth. However, the Government’s budget savings measures are overwhelmingly directed at participants with medium, low and very low support needs. These cohorts account for approximately 74% of total NDIS spending, representing around $37 billion annually. The reforms seek to remove non-essential supports, improve pricing oversight and transition lower-needs participants towards foundational support programs outside the NDIS.SDA participants occupy the highest-needs end of the disability spectrum. They require specialised housing due to extreme functional impairment and or very high support needs. The Government has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the reforms is to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable for those it was originally designed to support. SDA participants sit squarely within that group.Demand Fundamentals Remain StrongAustralia continues to experience a shortage of appropriate SDA housing across many markets. While some locations have experienced oversupply, particularly certain apartment markets, many regional centres and outer metropolitan growth corridors continue to exhibit strong unmet demand.Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Joss Engebretsen Portfolio Manager – Barwon Capital PartnersMuch of the discussion surrounding NDIS sustainability has focused on reducing expenditure growth. However, the Government’s budget savings measures are overwhelmingly directed at participants with medium, low and very low support needs. These cohorts account for approximately 74% of total NDIS spending, representing around $37 billion annually. The reforms seek to remove non-essential supports, improve pricing oversight and transition lower-needs participants towards foundational support programs outside the NDIS.SDA participants occupy the highest-needs end of the disability spectrum. They require specialised housing due to extreme functional impairment and or very high support needs. The Government has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the reforms is to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable for those it was originally designed to support. SDA participants sit squarely within that group.Demand Fundamentals Remain StrongAustralia continues to experience a shortage of appropriate SDA housing across many markets. While some locations have experienced oversupply, particularly certain apartment markets, many regional centres and outer metropolitan growth corridors continue to exhibit strong unmet demand.Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Much of the discussion surrounding NDIS sustainability has focused on reducing expenditure growth. However, the Government’s budget savings measures are overwhelmingly directed at participants with medium, low and very low support needs. These cohorts account for approximately 74% of total NDIS spending, representing around $37 billion annually. The reforms seek to remove non-essential supports, improve pricing oversight and transition lower-needs participants towards foundational support programs outside the NDIS.SDA participants occupy the highest-needs end of the disability spectrum. They require specialised housing due to extreme functional impairment and or very high support needs. The Government has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the reforms is to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable for those it was originally designed to support. SDA participants sit squarely within that group.Demand Fundamentals Remain StrongAustralia continues to experience a shortage of appropriate SDA housing across many markets. While some locations have experienced oversupply, particularly certain apartment markets, many regional centres and outer metropolitan growth corridors continue to exhibit strong unmet demand.Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
SDA participants occupy the highest-needs end of the disability spectrum. They require specialised housing due to extreme functional impairment and or very high support needs. The Government has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the reforms is to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable for those it was originally designed to support. SDA participants sit squarely within that group.Demand Fundamentals Remain StrongAustralia continues to experience a shortage of appropriate SDA housing across many markets. While some locations have experienced oversupply, particularly certain apartment markets, many regional centres and outer metropolitan growth corridors continue to exhibit strong unmet demand.Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Demand Fundamentals Remain Strong
Australia continues to experience a shortage of appropriate SDA housing across many markets. While some locations have experienced oversupply, particularly certain apartment markets, many regional centres and outer metropolitan growth corridors continue to exhibit strong unmet demand.Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Location, Social Infrastructure and In-built Technology are the key differentiatorsLike all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Like all forms of real estate, location remains a critical driver of value. However, SDA has unique demand drivers, with access to social infrastructure playing a significant role in determining a location’s desirability from a participant perspective. Key considerations include proximity to:Accessible public transport, including train stations and bus servicesHospitals and medical centresSupermarkets and pharmaciesShopping centres and banking servicesCommunity facilities such as libraries, parks and community centresSupported Independent Living (SIL) providersGovernment services, including Medicare and Services AustraliaCaring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Caring Data has developed a Social Infrastructure Score (SIS), which ranks every SA3 region in Australia based on access to essential services and amenities. Caring Data worked alongside NDIS organisations to weigh different forms of infrastructure according to their relative importance to SDA participants. For example, hospitals receive a weighting of 3.5 out of 4. This allows investors to allocate capital to areas with high levels of social infrastructure – areas that SDA participants are likely to want to live. Locating SDA accommodation in areas with a high social infrastructure score is key to maintaining occupancy and strong rental returns.As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
As the SDA market matures, investors can no longer rely solely on participant growth to drive returns. Successful SDA developments are increasingly characterised by strong locations, high social infrastructure scores and the ability to meet participant preferences over the long term.Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Technology investments in SDA are a key driver of participant-centred design and tenant attraction. Features such as voice-activated control of appliances, blinds, lighting, doors, and security systems enhance independence and accessibility. Additional technologies include smart climate control, remote monitoring, emergency response systems, video intercoms, high-speed internet for telehealth and remote support, and integration with assistive technologies. These features improve resident outcomes while enhancing the attractiveness and long-term value of SDA properties.About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
About the AuthorSimon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
Simon Fonteyn is the co-founder ofCaring Data– a property data company specialising in providing property analytics for aged care, retirement living and SDA property. He has more than 30 years of experience in the valuation of real estate and was the founder ofLeaseInfo– the largest retail leasing data portal in Australia.Previous ArticleNext Article
