The Guardian Right model solves problems that renting and traditional ownership can’t: predictable costs, shared risk, fixed future buy-back prices, and clear roles for owners, guardians, and lenders. Whether you’re seeking affordable housing, stable long-term returns, or a way to derisk development, the system offers a legally structured, transparent alternative built to protect all parties.
There are some basic differences between needs-based and debt-based housing models – and there are a few standouts to note.
The framework is the first. Property owners can choose the traditional stand over tactics of landlord renter relationship where renters feel dishonored, or they can choose a landholder guardian partnership – which evokes the pride of ownership.
Payments are the second difference where the renter pays rent and is evicted, but the guardian pays in depreciation and is bought out when he leaves.
Depreciation creates the third difference, a fixed market, and call options changes the length of occupancy – uniting longer terms and property responsibility with flexibility that allows a guardian to sell at any time.
The Guardian Right is Australian Property Guardianship’s tradeable tool which is contracted to mean the ownership of the fixtures and occupancy of a property. This is at the center of the new property market and makes trading this depreciable asset possible, so we can ensure certainty and future affordability.
This slide mentions the guardian right terms agreement which tells you what legal structure is being used. Trust law allows a beneficiary to benefit from a property without owning a share of the title, and Property law lets an owner create an equitable interest in his property.
Fixed depreciation terms telegraph future guardian right values, enabling each guardian right exchange to be cheaper every time it is sold, so it acts like a new car but with certainty.
The key to the guardian right market is the call options which are set by the landholder to a suitable timeframe, which then reset every 10 years after that to align with debt-based mortgage rules.
The call options tell us about the financials of the term we are buying into, so we all know exactly how much the term costs in comparison to market rent, offering landholders guardians and financiers a basic tool to limit risk.
Now we understand what a Guardian Right is, let’s have a look at the market framework which shows two markets that act independently of one another yet are joined through call options.
The House under Option uses the affordable fixed market which reduces. This market is for the user of the property, where the guardian owns the occupancy for a time, and is responsible for the maintenance and repairs and the water rates of the property.
The Guardian Right can be sold at any time without the consent of the landholder because the terms agreement is passed from one guardian to the next, and the call options attached to the guardian right cannot be changed without landholder consent.
This allows the House under option market, to operate independently from the land.
The landholder is in it for the capital gain. He is still responsible for the land rates and taxes and can buy and sell the landholding without the consent of the guardian, with the term’s agreement staying in force to protect the guardian and financier if any.
Land under right is part of the traditional debt-based market with the only limitation in that the fixtures must be purchased when the landholder wants to make the property whole again.
Under free market conditions, the landholding may be worth more when the call option is close, - and selling land under right is similar to selling a property with a lease in place.
Market duality in this case creates an affordable market which gets cheaper, and we have a capital gain market that is void of property responsibility.
Now we understand the guardian right market fundamentals, let’s see how affordable supply – builders’ margins – and developer profits – are mixed together into a single transaction.
With building company insolvencies skyrocketing over the last 5 years – going guardian for the purposes of affordability now allows builders to use cost-plus builder agreements instead of fixed price contracts. - this helps protect builder margins and ensures there are plenty of builders to go around.
This cost is absorbed by the guardian but does not affect affordability, pushing the price up marginally.
Developer costs will rise because of builder margins – that’s fair – and when the developer sells the guardian right to cover those costs - the developer still holds the titles – and this is where the true power of the guardian right comes into play.
Not only are the builders and developers happy, but the outcome is 100 guardian homes at building cost – say 350k for a house and 300k for a unit which are affordable.
This is great for those needing affordable houses, but a taxman’s nightmare, because the developer can wait out obligation - developer costs in, developer costs out, no need to sell titles, no need to pay tax, and the buyer doesn’t pay stamp duty.
The Guardian Right creates affordability by protecting Builder margins and developer profits – This is a systematic shift.

Australians challenge to ensure access to safe, affordable, and stable housing for its population is over. The shift from landlord renter dominance to landholder guardian partnerships.has provided the way for increased builder margins and developer profits to provide an abundance of affordable homes if they use the Guardian Right. Consequently, efforts to achieve real progress can no longer be undermined, resulting in the outcome all Australians have been looking for.
To create a potential gold rush, EmpowerUs Australia has introduced a new role in the housing sector: the Guardian. This addition to the property market is a calculated systemic change. By motivating developers to go guardian, EmpowerUs Australia seeks to educate stakeholders, align departmental objectives, encourage collaboration, and promote the opportunities presented by the Australian Property Guardianship system. This innovative approach aims to blow up historical divides and foster a new wave of property options that better address the real needs of Australians.
Australian Property Guardianship offers a flexible and adaptive response to ongoing housing challenges. The APG system encourages different government departments to collaborate, with the goal of developing market duality that is both sustainable, equitable, and provides each party with what they need. Within this framework, housing suppliers are incentivised to focus on delivering what Australian society requires most: affordable and stable accommodation in the areas where it is needed most. This fundamental shift in perspective is designed to create a market environment that balances profitability with broader social benefit.
The implementation of the Guardian Right Registry is central to the APG model. Properties can be added to the registry or even constructed specifically for participation in the Guardian Right market. This process establishes a trust relationship between the property’s Landholder and the Guardian, a relationship that is maintained as individual ownerships change hands. The trust agreement remains in place until one party attains full ownership, at which point the trust obligation ends and the property is removed from the system. Importantly, this framework allows properties to move in and out of the system multiple times, ensuring that ongoing benefits accrue to all parties involved and to the broader community.
The guardianship system offers substantial advantages to property guardians. Guardians are freed from many of the common difficulties associated with traditional ownership or tenancies, such as restrictive conditions and significant financial burdens, including debts and property costs like stamp duty. The model also grants guardians both the responsibility and autonomy to uphold high standards of living without external interference. In situations where a call option is exercised, guardians receive compensation. This payout can serve as a form of savings, and may be used as a deposit for the guardian’s future home, providing a potential pathway to long-term housing security.
The APG model is built on a foundation of substantial, hands-on experience in all facets of property transactions. This encompassed the buying, selling, renting, development, and subdivision of real estate. Such extensive involvement in the property sector has provided deep practical knowledge and insight into the various complexities that arise throughout these processes.
Years of active participation in the property market have led to a thorough understanding of critical elements including trusts, ballot conditions, legal contracts, and special conditions. This expertise extends to vendor terms, the presence of overlays, rights of way, easements, and the nuances of different lease types. The model also incorporates an awareness of relevant taxes, accurate property valuations, the diverse criteria used by banks for lending, and the varying approaches taken by solicitors. Furthermore, it recognises the inconsistencies and requirements of council permits and regulations, which can differ significantly across localities.
Drawing on this cumulative expertise, APG has been designed as a practical and resilient housing framework. Its structure is intended to offer certainty and simplicity within a normally complex environment, maintaining a rational approach, even when challenged by illogical or inconsistent circumstances. This ensures that the model can adapt effectively to the realities of the property industry.
The Property Guardianship approach is a direct response to both societal requirements and the constantly shifting dynamics of the housing market. Unlike purely theoretical models, APG is actively implemented and operational. It responds to real market forces, providing immediate and tangible results while also setting the stage for sustained, positive change within the property sector.
EmpowerUs Australia is not a financial or legal institution. The information provided on this website is intended solely to inform current and prospective clients about the APG system. Every effort has been made to present comprehensive details regarding its inner workings and practical applications.