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THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
The SDA Housing Podcast is a leading voice in the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) sector, delivering in-depth discussions, expert insights, and the latest updates related to housing solutions for people with disabilities. Through interviews with industry leaders, advocates, and lived-experience voices, we explore policy developments, innovative best practices, and real-world stories shaping the future of disability housing.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on emerging trends, sector challenges, and inspiring success stories, making this podcast an essential resource for investors, providers, advocates, and anyone passionate about inclusive housing.
Debbie – General Manager, NDIS Property Australia:
With over 20 years of expertise in tourism, finance, and property, Debbie has played a pivotal role in transforming NDIS Property Australia from a two-person team to a 22-member powerhouse. Her leadership drives the successful marketing, sales, and development of SDA properties nationwide, working closely with builders, designers, lenders, and support providers to ensure high-quality, compliant housing solutions.
Minh – Founder, NDIS Property Australia:
A visionary in the SDA space, Minh is dedicated to accelerating the delivery of purpose-built disability housing across Australia. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, investors, and NDIS participants, he champions choice, control, and dignity for people with disabilities, ensuring they have access to homes that truly meet their needs.
Together, Debbie and Minh are committed to ethical, sustainable, and impactful solutions in the SDA sector, bridging gaps and driving meaningful change.
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Each week, we feature guest speakers from across the sector, sharing their expertise, experiences, and contributions to social impact in SDA. From innovative housing designs to policy advocacy, our conversations highlight how we can collectively improve living options for NDIS participants.
As the SDA landscape evolves, we invite you—our listeners—to join us on the journey. Whether you're an investor, provider, advocate, builder, developer, parents of participants, or simply passionate about inclusive housing, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to make a difference in the lives of People with Disabilities (PWDs).
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THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
EPISODE 227 - "Engagement Fees" vs "Fee for Services" vs "Report Fees"
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In this episode, Minh sits down with Ian to discuss the typical fees that are possibly being charged for SDA investment advice. This can take the form of either a Fee to Engage, a Fee for Services or Report Fees. They go through in detail about their thoughts on such costs being charged to investors, and whether its fair value.
Firstly, the guys talk about the 'Engagement Fees' concept floating around out there. This is where a company or consultant charges an upfront engagement fee before providing any advice and recommendations. This can vary quite significantly from a amounts of $3,000 to $5,000, and even upwards to $70,000 or more.
Minh & Ian discusses what is (or isn't) offered for such upfront fees, and what should be the tangible benefit to the investor. Too many SDA market players charge such fees, and offer nothing in return (rip off, one wonders???)
They then talk about the Fee for Services offering which is a more understood concept in the market, being the fees charged on a monthly retainer, or on an hourly rate, such as an accountant or lawyer would charge as a comparison.
The third type of fees are those for reports to give the buyer more data to determine whether they wish to proceed down the track of an NDIS Property investment. This is know as 'Report Fees' and this is what we commonly do provide for clients who wish to get a report from out team.
In summary, the point of this episode, is to notify our listeners to be vigilant of the fees being charged by "agents" (aka Fake Experts) - question everything! What is the service for which the payment is being made for, and what is the cooling off period, or refund policy. Don't be fooled, we say, and get everything in writing. We want investors to be mindful of what advice is being provided.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL FEES
"Fee for service" refers to a payment model where clients pay a set fee for each service or consultation provided by a professional, such as a lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor. This differs from other payment models, like hourly rates or retainer fees, where the cost may vary based on the time spent or ongoing relationship.
An “Engagement Fee” is an upfront payment made by a client to secure the services of a professional advisor or consultant. It's typically a portion of the total fee for the services rendered and is often paid at the beginning of the engagement. This fee helps ensure the commitment of both parties to the project or consultation and may cover initial costs or preparations by the adviso
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