Quadruple amputee Jason ‘Buddy’ Miller appeal for ethical investors to help buy him a home
A quadruple amputee who has lived apart from his young daughter for nearly 18 months because there is no suitable accommodation for him, is hoping ethical investors will help buy them a specially designed home.
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A single father who lost his hands and feet due to an infection is appealing to the community to help give him a stable home.
Jason Miller — also known as Buddy — returned from a holiday to the Philippines in October 2018 with an infection which nearly killed him.
He was placed on life support at Northern Beaches Hospital, during which time, both his hands and feet became black from septic shock and had to be removed.
His situation means the former Manly Ferry staffer can no longer work, get a drink or go to toilet by himself.
Mr Miller, 49, said he was hoping to move into a specially adapted townhouse in Mona Vale which has wide corridors for wheelchairs, ceilings that can take hoists, smart connectively to enable voice commands and accessible bathrooms.
Most importantly, it also has three bedrooms, one for himself, one for his daughter Jhayda, aged 8 and one for a carer.
But, he cannot afford to buy it outright, so he is hoping to encourage ethical investors to join him in buying a percentage of the property, with an estimated annual return of around 4.8 per cent.
Mr Miller, who is currently living in a respite centre in St Ives, said if the property was bought by one investor there would be no guaranteed long-term security for him.
But if multiple investors buy in, no-one can throw him out down the track, especially if he is able to raise funds to buy a slice of it too.
“This property is amazing and will make a real difference to our lives,” Mr Miller said.
“I am not asking for charity, I am asking people to consider investing in ownership of this property.”
Mr Miller said the property was for sale through Bricklet which allows people to own fragments of a property which they can buy and sell at any time.
It is currently being advertised on its website and is looking for 51 investors to buy a fragment of the new build for $33,825 each.
“The platform allows people to ethically invest in property in smaller amounts knowing they are not only getting a return on their money but also helping my daughter and I to have a home close to her school and our network of friends,” Mr Miller said.
Darren Younger, CEO of Bricklet, a Lakeba venture, which is based in Manly, said that Bricklet ensures that property is never too dear, while assuring ownership of property fragments the traditional way — on the property deeds.
Owners of the property can buy and sell their fragment whenever they want.
“It’s this direct ownership that has created a real stir in the market, creating a backlog for properties being listed for fragmentation,” Mr Younger said.
People interested in investing in the property at Unit 1, 1-3 Heath Street, Mona Vale NSW 2103 can find out further information at bricklet.com.au.