NDIS Property

NDIS Assets


Lewis Valuations + Advisory have significant experience with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) properties. Should you be investing in an NDIS property, our finger is on the pulse of the most up to date methodologies to get your report done.
 With approximately 4.3 million Australians living with a disability, the NDIS is set to provide over $22 billion annually to support around 500,000 Australians with permanent and significant disabilities over the next five years. Contact us today with your NDIS property queries to benefit from our expertise.

SDA Building Types

There are 4 common building types in specialist disability accommodation:

Apartments – self-contained units that are part of a larger residential building.

Duplexes, villas, townhouses – separate but semi-attached properties within a single land title or strata titled area. This also includes stand-alone villas or granny flats.

Houses – detached low-rise buildings with garden or courtyard areas.

Group homes – houses that have 4 or 5 residents.

An SDA house or unit building looks very similar from the outside to standard residential houses and units, however it is not until you step inside that you can understand the level of modification that takes place to ensure NDIS participants can enjoy supported living, whatever their disability is.

NDIS Funding

The common types of SDA available for NDIS funding include:

High physical support (HPS) housing that includes a high level of physical access for people who need very high levels of support. For example, you may need a ceiling hoist, backup power supply, or home automation and communication technology.

Robust – housing that is very strong and durable, reducing the need for repairs and maintenance. The way it is built should make it safe for you and others. This type of design category may suit people who need help managing complex and challenging behaviours. We think about how often you currently cause property damage, and the extent of the damage.

Fully accessible – housing with a high level of physical access features for people who have lots of physical challenges. For example, you need to use a manual or powered wheelchair at home, or can’t use steps.

Improved liveability – housing with better physical access. It also has more features for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairments. For example, you may need walls and floors that are very easy to see, living areas that mean your support workers can see you easily, or very few stairs in your home.

SDA Design Categories NDIS valuation property

Undertaking valuations of SDA property is highly specialised and ensuring you have a valuer with actual experience is critical. With so many factors such as location to facilities, supply and demand, SDA calculator changes and perhaps most importantly understanding SDA provider reputation and competence.

Lewis Valuations + Advisory undertake SDA valuations for a range of clients and purposes and use industry best practices of a Discounted Cash Flow valuation approach whilst highlighting the alternative uses for the asset.

NDIS Desktops


By obtaining an NDIS desktop assessment, you will know if the project is realistic and potentially save thousands in ordering a full valuation with the lender.

At Lewis Valuations + Advisory, we offer comprehensive desktop assessments for due diligence across Australia. Our desktop assessments provide essential assurance for clients involved in constructing new NDIS properties. We meticulously review building contracts to ensure they align with industry standards, guaranteeing quality and compliance. Additionally, our assessments verify that land purchases are made at fair market value, preventing overpayment and ensuring sound investment decisions. By leveraging our expertise and thorough analysis, we deliver reliable insights that support our clients in making informed, strategic choices for their NDIS property projects.

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