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Build-to-Rent is gaining traction in major cities across Australia and New Zealand, however did you know that in overseas markets, regional Build-to-Rent development is just as prevalent as the city? In this report series we examine the potential for Build-to-Rent in the regions of Australia and New Zealand, identifying areas that are more supportive of future development than others. Part one of this report covers the people and population characteristics that drive Build-to-Rent demand and is the first step in establishing the potential demand base of the future.
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With close to US$60 billion of Build to Rent transactions completed globally including US, UK, Germany and Pacific - CBRE are specialists in all facets of the Build to Rent industry across multiple models with proven ability to execute on any Build to Rent deal, from large complex portfolios to small private capital assignments.
CBRE Build-to-Rent’s powerful platform combines feasibility, deal structuring and financing services, providing clients with access to the most experienced and highly specialised professionals across geographic borders and service lines.
Our experience, platform, resources and local market data intelligence ultimately delivers informed strategic decision-making and outcomes for our clients.
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US$59.1B
Build-to-Rent transactions completed globally including US, UK, Germany and Pacific in 2018.
#1 Industry Experts
CBRE is the #1 ranked US Build-to-Rent sales advisor and top Build-to-Rent loan originator.
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Our high transaction rate gives us access to local market data and intelligence around the globe.
Research and Reports
Australia Build-to-Rent Development Pipeline - February 2021
Over the course of 2020, the country’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) pipeline has expanded by 68%, with development activity topping out at 40 projects and the total number of units approaching 15,000 – a new high for the asset class. The report explores the BTR sector’s continuing growth journey during the second half of 2020 and into 2021, when it recorded a 28% increase in new projects announced relative to the first half of last year.
Affordable housing – does it exist, and what does it look like?
In this episode of Talking Property, industry-leading experts Tamba Carleton and Natasha Sarkar sit down to define what constitutes affordable housings, both in ownership and rental models, and discuss the different means of delivery in New Zealand and Australia, and further afield.
Resilient Build-to-Rent: Steering through the pandemic
It’s a case of hindsight in 2020 – thanks to income supplement schemes and social welfare, the rental income from multifamily/build-to-rent assets has been more stable than rental income from commercial/industrial assets. In this episode, we breakdown the build-to-rent market, discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on this asset class and how it could recover quicker than any other property type, while offering a safe haven for investors.
Australia Build-to-Rent Development Pipeline 2020
Over the last 12 months, the Australian market has seen an acceleration of momentum with several significant new build-to-rent projects announced. Over 11,000 units across the country form part of the development pipeline for this asset class making small, yet steady inroads into the market. In this update, we look at the key growth drivers for this asset class, identify geographical spread of growth, sources of funding and highlight the development pipeline for Build-to-Rent projects in Australia.
Build-to-Rent – Designing a Lifestyle
The nascent build-to-rent (BTR) sector is starting to gain serious momentum in Australia with 2020 expected to see the highest number of completions to date. But what are these properties going to look like? In this report, we examine some of the most important principles that will help a BTR development, not just survive, but thrive.
Build-to-Rent – Who? What? Where?
Discussions on the emerging build-to-rent (BTR) sector have centred on how to make potential developments financially viable for developers by changing tax regimes, planning and policies. This report seeks to shed light on crucial aspects of the ever-growing BTR sector.
Tax changes needed for Build-to-Rent sector
Kelwyn Teo is the Regional Director of Structured Transactions and Advisory Services for Pacific and Head of Advisory for CBRE. He has over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry.
Tax Issues for Build-to-Rent in New Zealand
Build-to-rent is an emerging asset class in New Zealand with a handful of developments planned, underway, or recently completed.
Prospects for Build To Rent in New Zealand
Build to rent has growth potential in New Zealand and is increasingly being considered as an alternative asset class.
A Taxing Time for Build-to-Rent
The future of a viable build-to-rent model in Australia could depend on a combination of these three changes.
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Kelwyn Teo
Regional Director, Structured Transactions and Advisory Services, Pacific Head of Advisory
Australia
Kate Heaney
Head of Client Care
Pacific
Steph Harper
Director, Residential Investment | Build to Rent & Affordable Housing
Victoria
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