Investing in Australia now and post-pandemic

Australia has been among the most successful nations in its government’s handling of the novel coronavirus cases on its shores, as well as in easing the impact on its real estate markets. In late May, Institutional Real Estate Asia Pacific senior editor Dr Jennifer Molloy spoke with four experts on Australia, and their responses are collected below. The roundtable includes Michael Easson, executive chair, EG Funds Management; Chris Key, managing director, Australia, Greystar; Mark Lee, portfolio manager, property, Sunsuper Superannuation Fund; and Michael O’Brien, managing director, QIC Global Real Estate.

Which property types are least likely to withstand the current market turmoil?

O’Brien: Like much of the broader economic landscape, no property sector has been immune to the economic and societal impacts from the COVID-19 crisis. The immediate impact,