Ballarat Student Share Investment

Designed for Cash-Flow Resilience Under Conservative Assumptions

Downside-first evaluation to remain cash-flow positive even with higher interest rates and rental stress

Conservative assumptions, with upside potential depending on management and market conditions.

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How This Investment Is Evaluated

This investment is evaluated based on a single core question:

Can the property generate stable, positive cash flow after loan repayments under conservative assumptions?

Rather than relying on optimistic rental growth or short-term resale strategies, this model is structured using:

  • •Conservative base-case rental assumptions
  • •Higher-than-average operating costs
  • •Stress-tested interest rate scenarios

The objective is long-term cash-flow resilience, not speculation.

Property Overview and Key Assumptions

Ballarat Student Share Property

Property Details

  • LocationBallarat, Victoria
  • Purchase PriceAUD 662,072
  • Layout4-bedroom house
  • Operating ModelStudent share (5 occupants)

Financing Assumptions

  • Deposit35%
  • Loan-to-Value Ratio65%
  • Interest Rate (Base Case)6.0%
  • Loan Term30 years

Base Case Assumptions Behind the ROI

  • •Weekly rent: A$1,200 (conservative base case)
  • •Deposit: 35% (to prioritise cash-flow stability)
  • •Interest rate: current market rate assumption
  • •Operating costs: standard allowances for management, insurance, and maintenance
  • •No aggressive rental growth or optimisation included

These assumptions are intentionally conservative and designed to assess downside risk first.

Base Case Cash Flow and ROI

Conservative Base Case

Annual net cash flow after loan repayment

~AUD +17,500

Base Case Cash-on-Cash ROI

approximately 7.5%

Rental Assumption

Base Case Rent: A$1,200 per week

This base case aligns with standard 4-bedroom market rents in Ballarat.

Student-share optimisation may provide upside potential above the base case, depending on room mix, demand, and management.

Downside Considerations

At a weekly rent of A$1,200, the cash-flow breakeven point occurs at approximately 28% vacancy.

This allows for temporary vacancy, tenant turnover, or market softness without immediately turning cash-flow negative.

This means the property can withstand approximately 14–15 weeks of vacancy per year before reaching the breakeven threshold.

Potential Upside Scenarios

If rental income exceeds the base case assumption of A$1,200 per week (for example, through student-share optimisation achieving A$1,300–1,400 per week), the cash-on-cash ROI would increase accordingly.

These outcomes are dependent on execution, demand, and management quality.

Important: The base case does NOT rely on these outcomes. Higher rental scenarios represent potential upside only.

Estimated Project Timeline

This project is assessed using a total timeline approach rather than fixed construction start dates.

Estimated overall timeframe from contract to rental income commencement:

Approximately 12–15 months

Typical phases include:

  • •Contract execution, design finalization, and approvals
  • •Construction period (approximately 8–10 months)
  • •Handover and tenant placement preparation

This timeline is indicative only and does not represent a construction guarantee.

Who This Investment Is Suitable For

Suitable For

  • ✓Investors prioritizing cash-flow resilience over aggressive returns
  • ✓Those comfortable evaluating conservative assumptions independently
  • ✓Investors seeking downside protection with upside potential

Not Suitable For

  • ✗Investors seeking immediate rental income
  • ✗Fully passive, hands-off investors
  • ✗Investors seeking aggressive short-term returns

Primary Risk Consideration

The conservative base case assumes standard 4-bedroom rental rates. Additional optimization through student-share arrangements carries operational considerations.

Shared-room occupancy requires appropriate tenant matching and active management to achieve upside potential.

For this reason, the base case rental and operating cost assumptions prioritize downside protection over optimistic projections.

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A detailed analysis document is available for investors who wish to review the full assumptions and calculations behind this model.

This analysis is provided to support your own investment evaluation. Submitting this form does not constitute a commitment to purchase.

The ROI shown is based on conservative base-case assumptions, allowing investors to assess downside risk first.