Institutional real estate investors are attracted to Australia for a reason: Its market typically offers transparency and stability whether the world enjoys economic growth or churns through crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine. With global markets roiled anew in recent months by the Iran war — which is pressuring supply chains, oil reserves and economic growth — what should investors understand about investing in Australia?
In April, Institutional Real Estate Asia Pacific senior editor Dr Jennifer Molloy spoke with three experts on Australia, and their responses are collected below. The Q&A includes Fergal Harris, managing director, global investors group (Australia), at Affinius Capital; Jason Lont, founder and head of funds at Fides Capital; and Puian Mollaian, co-founder, investment director, at Apt.Residential.
What is the current health of Australiaâ