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Living Solutions

CBRE's Living Solutions deliver integrated solutions that empower investors to navigate market complexities and capitalise on growth opportunities across co-living, build to rent, purpose-built student accommodation and affordable housing.

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Without a complete view, you’re missing what’s on the horizon. CBRE’s Living Sectors team is your strategic partner in creating real estate solutions for Austraila’s housing needs of tomorrow.

We help investors maximise returns and mitigate risks across diverse living sector asset through tailored solutions that bring together services from valuations, capital markets, debt & structured finance, capital advisory and consulting.

With experience working on everything from large, complex portfolios to small private homes for sale or rent, we strategically advise investors to unlock value and drive superior returns across the entire residential spectrum.

Property Investment Services
From Planning to Progress

Receive precise and reliable valuations, enabling investors to make confident decisions that optimise portfolio performance.

Our valuation and appraisal experts leverage premier market data and insights to provide accurate multifamily and residential valuation and advisory services across Australia. Trust our independent assessments for all your financial, transactional, and reporting needs.

Our services include:

Market Valuations for Acquisition & Disposal
Financial Reporting Valuations (e.g. AASB, IFRS)
Feasibility & Development Appraisals
Mortgage & Loan Security Valuations
Portfolio Valuations
Rental Assessments & Determinations

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Maximise your financing potential.

Leverage our deep connectivity to diverse global capital sources and extensive experience across all loan types. Our fully integrated platform provides seamless access to a robust capital network, enabling you to secure optimal financing solutions, maximising capital efficiency and enhancing investment returns.

Our services include:

Debt Placement & Origination
Construction Financing
Acquisition & Refinancing Solutions
Mezzanine Debt & Structured Equity
Capital Advisory & Structuring
Loan Portfolio Analysis & Strategy
Global Investor Access

Unlock the inherent value of your land and assets for optimal investor returns.

Gain market-leading insights and strategic advice from our transactional experts. We partner with the full spectrum of landowners – from private individuals to global investors and institutions, charities, public sector bodies, property companies, house-builders, and developers – guiding you through every stage of the development process to maximise project viability and profitability.

Our services include:

Site Acquisition & Disposal
Land Assembly & Master Planning Support
Development Feasibility & Viability Studies
Planning Strategy & Consultancy
Joint Venture & Partnership Structuring
Development Management Advisory
Urban Regeneration & Placemaking Advisory

Optimise your residential development from concept to completion.

Receive expert advice and consulting that spans the entire project lifecycle – from initial planning and design to development execution and site activation. We focus on optimising value and minimising risk, ensuring a seamless transition through formal close-out and hand-off to operations.

Our services include:

Market Analysis & Feasibility Studies
Development Strategy & Visioning
Design & Master Planning Consultancy
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Project Lifecycle Management
Sustainability & ESG Integration
Operational Handover & Activation Strategy

Access unparalleled investment opportunities and capital solutions.

As the #1 ranked Multifamily brokerage firm globally, we provide comprehensive investment sales, debt & structured finance, and capital advisory services. We serve a diverse client base, from small private investors to large public entities, helping them navigate complex markets and achieve their investment goals.

Our services include:

Investment Sales & Acquisitions (Residential, Multifamily, etc.)
Equity Raising & Placement
Joint Venture Formation
Portfolio Strategy & Optimisation
Market Entry & Exit Strategies
Due Diligence & Underwriting Support
Transaction Management

Living Sector Asset Coverage

We provide bespoke services to developers, investors, lenders, registered housing agencies (RHA), and local government authorities. Our multidisciplinary team leverages deep expertise in Valuation, Financial Modelling, Planning & Strategy, and Capital Raising, specifically tailored for affordable housing. We offer empowering insights into different tenure types, affordability levels, and values, drawing on extensive experience in viability assessments, negotiations, and funding strategies to ensure the success and sustainability of your project.

Our expert Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) team provides comprehensive solutions to investors, developers, and operators across Australia. Working closely with our Residential Investment, Valuation, and Debt & Structured Finance teams, we offer integrated advice from site acquisition and development feasibility to investment sales and financing. Our national presence, combined with robust due diligence and deep market intelligence, ensures accurate, professional, and insightful guidance on all aspects of student accommodation, helping you maximise returns and mitigate risk.

We recognise this emerging asset class is about more than just flexible accommodation; it's about fostering vibrant communities and requiring specialist operational insight. Our integrated approach leverages our expertise in Residential Investment, Valuation, and Strategy & Planning to provide comprehensive and tailored advice. We guide clients through the unique financial, operational, and community-focused aspects of co-living, ensuring optimal value creation and successful project delivery from concept to activation.

We provide comprehensive advisory services to investors, developers, and landlords. Our dedicated build to rent specialists work seamlessly with our Valuation, Investment Sales, and Debt & Structured Finance teams to offer end-to-end support. We possess a full appreciation of the nuances distinguishing build to rent from traditional residential development, leveraging extensive residential and feasibility expertise. Access to deep local and global market intelligence, combined with our robust research capabilities, ensures insightful, accurate, and market-leading advice for both new projects and established assets.