Data from the newly launched Property Council/MSCI Australia Build-to-Rent Property Index shows Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining scale, with a growing pool of institutional capital and assets contributing to a clearer picture of the market.
The index tracks 13 funds, 44 assets and 25 developments with a combined capital value of A$10 billion ($7 billion).
Matthew Kandelaars, group executive, policy and advocacy at the Property Council, said the data highlights the continued growth of build-to-rent as an emerging and important part of Australia’s housing mix.
“Build-to-rent has arrived, and together with other institutional housing models, will play an important role in delivering more high-quality rental homes for Australians at scale,” Kandelaars said.
“Institutional investors are looking for markets where they can invest with confidence. Better data, greater transparency and more mature investment settings all help attract the long-
