Australian Property Investor Ian Ugarte: Bringing Life Back Into Australian Housing One Door at a Time
Jun 5, 2025
Ian Ugarte, the innovative owner of INVIDA, has revolutionized housing with his focus on co-living properties. He dives into the urgent need for affordable living spaces, especially for vulnerable groups like single women over 55. Ugarte candidly discusses the challenges of navigating property investment and the ethical implications of development. With an ambitious goal of opening one million new front doors by 2027, he shares insights on creating sustainable solutions for homelessness while reflecting on the vital role of integrity and teamwork in property strategies.
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Mismatch in Housing Demand and Supply
- Australian housing has a mismatch: large family homes dominate but most households are singles or couples.
- Co-living spaces meet the market demand by offering affordable rooms with private amenities.
Quick Conversion for High Returns
- Convert existing large houses into multiple room co-living spaces for faster returns in 30 working days.
- This method fills quickly, often with tenants lined up before completion.
Understanding Homelessness Demographic
- The fastest growing homelessness demographic is single women over 55 who face financial hardship.
- Co-living houses can be designed around a matriarch figure with a balanced mix of tenants for harmony.