Christie Ou
The firm’s real estate equity business last week received a A$600m commitment to back Australian development opportunities.
The quarter saw the close of four $1bn-plus mezzanine/debt funds, which accounted for a bulk of the capital raised during this period.
Private real estate investors can expect the Chinese developer to offload some of its better-quality assets but should not anticipate any major fire sales.
The head of real assets at the Dutch investor says building valuations will take a hit unless owners are proactive in making their assets sustainable.
An investor in each major region talks about what real estate debt means to their respective organisation.
The firm plans to introduce its first real estate debt offering after rebranding its property business this month.
With the multifamily sector still in its infancy in Australia, the Melbourne based manager is seeking A$1bn to lend to first mover developers.