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Build-to-Rent in the Regions | Part 2 - Employment, Affordability & Lifestyle

Build-to-Rent In The Regions Part 1 (June 2021) demonstrated that several regions of Australia and New Zealand have multiple population characteristics that are supportive of build-to-rent development, however, this is only half the story. Overlaying this is the financial aspect of housing location decisions; the type of work in regional economies, rental and ownership affordability, and how different individuals trade off economic opportunity with lifestyle. Build-to-Rent In The Regions Part 2 delves into what different regions across Australia and New Zealand can provide in terms of employment opportunity, housing affordability and quality of life.

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What We Do

 
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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The Advantage We Deliver

Powerful Connections

CBRE Pacific have a dedicated Build-to-Rent Committee servicing the emerging sector in the local market. The advisory and transaction-focused team leverages global technology, market research, data insight and specialists within CBRE business lines to assemble the best team for every project.

Leading Perspectives

Our integrated CBRE service offering supports origination and financial implementation of Build to Rent projects: Advisory & Transaction Implementation, Development Feasibility & Structuring, Valuation, Capital Raising (debt and equity), Research.

Global Scale

Our global platform provides invaluable insights into the development of the Pacific market. We have the ability to leverage our CBRE global resources and internal partnerships across geographic borders and service lines.
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Our Proven Advantage

 

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. 

Global Resources

Our high transaction rate gives us access to local market data and intelligence around the globe. 

Research and Reports

Build-to-Rent in the Regions | Part 1 - The People

Build-to-Rent in the Regions | Part 1 - The People

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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Australia Build-to-Rent Development Pipeline - February 2021

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.
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Affordable housing – does it exist, and what does it look like?

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.
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Resilient Build-to-Rent: Steering through the pandemic

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.
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Australia Build-to-Rent Development Pipeline 2020

Australia Build-to-Rent Development Pipeline 2020

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.
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Build-to-Rent – Designing a Lifestyle

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.
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Build-to-Rent – Who? What? Where?

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.
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Tax changes needed for Build-to-Rent 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.
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Tax Issues for Build-to-Rent in New Zealand

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.
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Prospects for Build To Rent in New Zealand

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.
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Kelwyn Teo
Regional Director, Structured Transactions and Advisory Services, Pacific Head of Advisory
Australia
+61 2 9333 3499
+61 423 765 224
+61 2 9333 3330
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Kate Heaney
Head of Client Care
Pacific
+61 2 9333 3366
+61 437 229 433
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Steph Harper
Director, Residential Investment | Build to Rent, Affordable Housing & Co-Living
Victoria
Valuation & Advisory Services
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