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Don't fall for the hype

The promise of an investment return of 10% to 20% a year stands out a mile in the current bleak landscape for income.

What can possibly pay such a good return when sharemarkets are plunging and property is weak?

Known as specialist disability accommodation (SDA), it is a hot new investment – if you believe the marketing – that trumpets high returns as well as a social cause and “government support” to draw in investors.

SDA is housing for people with high disability needs, such as cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Down Syndrome, autism, acquired brain injury and neurological disability.

Money readers are reporting high-pressure sales techniques by SDA providers to jump on board fast once they make an enquiry.

Typical claims go like this one from

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