Melbourne Apartment Market Update & Outlook

The last six months have remained very challenging from a development standpoint in the Melbourne Build to Sell (BTS) and Build to Rent (BTR) apartment markets. The markets remain both distorted and dislocated. Ongoing uncertainty with interest rates, increasing build costs, and lack of incentives are significant factors. Additionally, there are difficulties in raising capital or securing finance, growing labour concerns, and overall weak sentiment. These issues mean that the markets will take much longer than previously anticipated to recalibrate and return to more normalised conditions.

Importantly, our analysis shows that the Melbourne residential apartment market remains undervalued when compared to Sydney and Brisbane. Many of the statistics suggest that the Melbourne market stands to enter a very strong and long cycle once it finds its way back to equilibrium.

Our development industry research and investigations also illustrate that not all sub-markets are equal and there are in fact green shoots emerging in the BTS space with higher revenues being achieved across several projects. We are also aware that several developers and financiers are looking further into the market cycle with intentions to launch BTS projects and commence construction on BTR projects. This activity is planned for the back end of this year or early next year with a goal is to get ahead of the competition over the next cycle.

We welcome you to join Richard Temlett from Charter Keck Cramer as he unpacks the latest findings from the H1 2024 Melbourne State of Market Report for Build to Sell (BTS) and Build to Rent (BTR) apartments, providing crucial insights into the risks and opportunities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry professionals. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Date: Monday 16 September 2024
Time: 10am to 12pm (10am networking followed by 11am presentation) 
Location: Zinc at Federation Square, Corner Princes Walk & Russell Street Extension, Melbourne VIC

*Ticket includes morning tea and refreshments. Theatre seating.
**This event qualifies for 1x API Continuing Professional Development (CPD) point 

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