Investment and Property Development Conference Shows Industry’s Strength

The Victoria Division’s conference brought together leaders from property finance and development sectors. There was strong member support for this event, and positive feedback from those who attended. We were also delighted to host Premier Daniel Andrews, and to hear his vision for the State for the remainder of this election cycle.

A key lesson from last week’s conference was growing interest from overseas to invest in Victoria. The global stage has geopolitical uncertainties, yet Australia is seen as a stable, lower risk environment. We have a great opportunity to leverage our position.

While local mainstream lenders are becoming more discerning in their lending practices, there are many opportunities for alternative sources of funding and finance. Ongoing access to competitive funding is important for small, medium and large developers alike.  

The Property Council would like to express its appreciation to the speakers who delivered up to the minute market intelligence, and our major partner Dexus, and co-partners Maddocks, Mirvac, Urbis and Wood Solutions who supported the event:

With thanks to our speakers:

Session 1: Funding and Capital Flows
Kathleen Yeung, Qualitas
Graeme Ross, Commonwealth Bank
Angelo Scasserra, Credit Suisse

Session 2: Melbourne – Home of the Super Funds
Daryl Browning, ISPT
Christine Phillips, Australian Super
Adrian Pozzo, Cbus Property
Peter King, Victorian Funds Management Corporation

Session 3: The Investors
Darren Steinberg, Dexus
Michelle McNally, ISPT
John Marasco, Colliers International
Clare Armstrong, Mercer

To view photographs for the event, click here.