Build-to-Rent Masterclass

The Urban Developer proudly presents an online course dedicated to Australia's newest rising residential asset class, build-to-rent.

While the build-to-rent concept has been around for a number of years, in Australia it is still a relatively new model for property developers and investors. 

So, how does build-to-rent stack up?

The Urban Developer has brought together four of the sector's leading experts for a masterclass to explore the fundamentals of the build-to-rent asset class.

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COURSE OUTLINE

1. The Business Case for Build-to-Rent (15 mins)

• What is the build-to-rent business model and how does it work?
• What are the demographic and economic drivers of tenant demand?
• What are the planning, legal and tax considerations for owners and developers?
• What is the Australian supply pipeline and how does it relate to demand?
• What are the future predictions for the build-to-rent sector in Australia?

Presented by:

Mark Dawson - Director, Urbis

2. Designing Build-to-Rent Communities (15 mins)

• What are the core design objectives for build-to-rent communities in Australia?
• What are the different project scales, product mixes and unit typologies applied?
• How do building services, resident's amenity and communal spaces get prioritised?
• How does user experience, technology and sustainability shape building design?
• How are disruptions, such as work-from-home impacting build-to-rent outcomes?

Presented by:

James Pearce - Director, Fender Kastalidis

3. Funding Build-to-Rent Projects (15 mins)

• What is the appetite of major banks and non-banks to finance build-to-rent development?
• What are the benchmarks for debt financing of build-to-rent construction?
• How are new market entrants impacting the build-to-rent funding landscape?
• What is the desired return profile for financiers and investors in build-to-rent projects?
• How does Australia's build-to-rent sector compare to international benchmarks?

Presented by:

Mark Power - Senior Director, Real Estate Finance, Qualitas

4. Valuing Build-to-Rent Assets (15 mins)

• What is the valuation methodology for build-to-rent assets in Australia?
• What are the important operating metrics and how are they benchmarked?
• How do institutional build-to-rent assets compare to existing residential going-concerns?
• What recent transactions are informing yield conclusions?
• What is the outlook for build-to-rent asset values in the next 3-5 years?

Presented by:

Steph Harper - Director, Residential Investment | Build to Rent & Affordable Housing Victoria, CBRE