
“Fraser Rise Co-Living Investment - $42.6k Income, 5.5% Yield, 5-Year Rent Guarantee”
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Investment Highlights
- Priced at $779,900 turnkey with co-living specification.
- Independent rent guidance feasibility set at $840 per week for $42,631.68 p.a. and 5.5% gross yield.
- Income stability - optional 5-year rent guarantee available from the nominated co-living manager with vacancy and arrears top-ups.
- Purpose-built design - 3 ensuited bedrooms for room-by-room leasing to uplift rent per m² versus standard single-tenancy townhouses.
- Location advantage - north-west corridor near Watergardens rail and retail with quick access to Melton, Western and Calder Freeways.
Key Financials
Purchase price: $779,900 (turnkey)
Configuration: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Car (co-living layout)
Rental appraisal: Feasibility at $840/wk → ~$42,631.68 p.a.
Gross yield: ~5.5% on package price
Furniture pack: curated co-living set with 50% included and the balance commonly paid from rent.
Finance assumption (illustrative): interest 6.00% with principal and interest repayments
Location & Growth Drivers
Fraser Rise benefits from established amenity across Caroline Springs and Taylors Lakes with Watergardens Town Centre and station a short drive away. Bus links, arterial road access and expanding employment nodes support durable tenant demand. Co-living targets professionals and key workers seeking affordable private ensuites with quality shared spaces in a modern townhouse setting.
Build Specification (Co-Living)
- House size ~173 m² over two levels on ~168 m² land - single garage.
- 3 ensuited bedrooms plus open plan living and kitchen to suit room-by-room leasing.
- Turnkey inclusions - landscaping, blinds, flooring, stone benchtops, stainless appliances, LED downlights, driveway and paths.
- Comfort and efficiency - split-system climate control, insulation to energy report, remote sectional garage door.
Why This Deal Stacks Up
- Multiple income streams - three private ensuites support higher aggregate rent and reduce reliance on a single tenancy.
- Cashflow stabilisation - optional five-year rent guarantee can buffer early vacancy and arrears periods.
- Tenant appeal - modern finishes and furnished option shorten days to let and support premium room rates.
- Turnkey delivery - comprehensive inclusions limit variation risk and accelerate time to first rent.
- Growth corridor fundamentals - proximity to transport, retail and employment hubs underpins long run demand.
Risks & Mitigations
- Interest rate sensitivity - cashflow depends on debt costs at 80% LVR. Mitigation: target upper appraisal rent, consider interest only periods or sharper pricing, and leverage the rent guarantee.
- Vacancy concentration - any single room vacancy impacts income. Mitigation: active leasing cadence, strong house rules, staggered lease renewals.
- Regulatory settings - standard residential in VIC typically permits three tenants without a rooming house licence. Mitigation: remain within three-tenant configuration or pursue licensing if strategy changes.
- Operating cost creep - utilities and PM fees can erode yield. Mitigation: bundle utilities with caps, review PM fee structure annually, proactive maintenance.