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The golden era: Unlocking Australia’s growing commercial real estate debt investment opportunity
- September 1, 2023: Vol. 15, Number 8

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The golden era: Unlocking Australia’s growing commercial real estate debt investment opportunity

by Mark Power and David Porter

In an environment of heightened volatility, public markets have persistently delivered low yields, with investors seeking the benefits of commercial real estate private credit, and Australia is no exception.

Commercial real estate private credit is a proven investment strategy uniquely positioned to provide reliable income, attractive risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification. The asset class can also provide a strong hedge against inflation, acting as a defensive safe haven in the current market conditions.

Australia is an attractive destination for commercial real estate investors given its economic stability and sustainable GDP growth, heavily underpinned by continued forecasted population growth.

Substantial and growing market  

The commercial real estate market in Australia is estimated at A$900 billion (US$603 billion) and is the sixth most liquid/transacted real estate market globally.

To date, commercial real e

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