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Living Sector

From alternative to mature sector
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The Living sector in Australia is undergoing dynamic transformation, driven by demographic shifts, urbanisation, affordability pressures, and evolving lifestyle preferences. 

Our experienced team delivers robust valuation, strategic advisory, and capital markets services tailored to institutional investors, developers, and private owners. Our work spans financial reporting, acquisition and divestment, feasibility studies, and bespoke consulting, underpinned by proprietary market data and research.

BY THE NUMBERS

$24 Billion
Brokerage Transaction Volume
19 Million SF
Transactions
167,000
Units Managed (U.S & Canada)
*Statistics represent a three-year average across the globe; transactions in USD
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The Living Trio
Gain the market intelligence you need to invest in Australia's rapidly-evolving Living sector. 
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Specialisations

Living Sector Expertise



Purpose-Built Student Accomodation (PBSA)


Australia’s PBSA sector blends the stability of a mature demand base with the growth potential of an undersupplied market. With record-high occupancy rates, robust double-digit rental growth, and increasing global capital inflows, PBSA stands out as a resilient, high-yielding asset class for institutional investors seeking long-term performance and diversification.

Talk to us about accessing Australia’s resilient PBSA market.


Built-to-Rent (BTR)


Australia’s BTR market is gaining momentum, driven by supportive policy shifts and strong underlying demand. As the Living sector becomes the most sought-after real estate category in the Asia-Pacific region, BTR is emerging as a scalable, yield-generating platform. 

Speak to us about how to unlock institutional-grade BTR opportunities.


Retirement Living


Australia’s over-65 population is projected to double by 2063, and the Retirement Living sector is facing surging demand. Yet, current supply addresses less than 20% of that need, even as national occupancy hovers at 96%. With bipartisan political support and a clear demographic imperative, now is the time to invest. 

Let’s discuss strategic entry into Australia’s Retirement Living sector.

Services

Our Services



Capital Markets


Our team of dedicated capital markets professionals have a deep specialisation in the living sector with many team members having over two decades of sector specific experience.  We offer strategic guidance and transactional support across asset classes leveraging proprietary market data, investor networks, and sector insights. We advise on acquisitions, divestments, portfolio optimization, and capital structuring enabling informed investment decisions and maximizing asset performance in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape.

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Valuations


Our experienced valuations team offer comprehensive valuation services across a wide range of living sector asset classes. With a national footprint and a team of seasoned professionals we deliver valuations for purposes such as financial reporting, mortgage security, acquisition and divestment, tax, and stamp duty. Our deep sector knowledge and consistent national approach ensure accurate, insightful, and compliant valuation outcomes for institutional investors, developers, banks, and private owners.

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Strategic Advisory


Our specialised strategic advisory team provide services that support informed decision-making in the living sector. These services encompass market reports, feasibility studies, and bespoke consulting engagements that address the unique dynamics of living sectors assets. Leveraging proprietary market data, research insights, and capital markets experience, we provide clients with strategic guidance to navigate evolving market conditions, optimize asset performance, and unlock long-term value across alternative real estate investments.

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Team

Conal Newland Living APAC Australia
Conal Newland

International Director, Head of Living, APAC
Sydney, Australia


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Josh Rose-Nokes

Director, Living Research, APAC
Singapore, Singapore


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Louise Burke
Louise Burke

Director, Alternatives Capital Markets, Victoria
Melbourne, Australia


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Paul Savitz

Director, Living Sectors Capital Markets, ANZ
Sydney, Australia


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Research

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