Private Credit Fuels Australian Real Estate Boom

Private Credit Fuels Australian Real Estate Boom

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Private credit lenders are capitalizing on opportunities in the Australian commercial property market as traditional banks pull back from high-risk lending amid rising interest rates.

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Investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, are seeking robust returns that are scarce in equity markets, boosting the available funds for real estate transactions.

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Qualitas, the Australian real estate specialist, has nearly doubled its funds under management to A$8 billion, with substantial growth seen since June 2022. It counts the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority among its backers.

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U.S.-based PGIM Real Estate plans to inject an additional $1 billion into the Australian market in the coming years.

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Institutional investors are increasingly eyeing the Australian real estate market as an attractive option to diversify their portfolios.

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Non-bank lenders are gaining prominence, expanding into residential and commercial construction as traditional banks withdraw from these sectors.

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Investors can expect returns between 9% and 11% with loans backed by real assets, albeit at higher costs for borrowers.

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Traditional banks have grown cautious about lending to high-risk property sectors, such as construction, due to increased costs and fixed-price contracts.

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Non-bank lenders are more willing to finance build-to-rent residential projects with higher loan-to-value ratios compared to traditional banks.

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Property-related bond issuance remains at a record low, making it difficult for unrated mid-market borrowers to access bonds.

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Lenders are showing interest in the resilient residential market, especially in the build-to-rent sector, and the robust warehouse and industrial property market.

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Traditional banks and institutions are becoming less interested in financing office and retail properties, as concerns mount over price declines and shifting work and shopping patterns.

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