Navigating Shifts Across Office, Retail, Industrial Markets

Australia’s capital market is navigating economic uncertainties, fluctuating interest rates and shifting investor sentiment.

The Urban Developer’s Capital Markets Summit to be held in Sydney next month will deliver key insights across the office, retail, industrial and alternative real estate sectors.

The industrial sector stands out as a bright spot with strong fundamentals and significant investment activity, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney. Even with some yield softening, the sector continues to attract core capital, highlighting its resilience and long-term potential.

Meanwhile, the retail sector faces ongoing challenges, as cautious consumer spending and rising costs put pressure on the market. However, upcoming tax cuts and potential rate reductions could offer a much-needed lift.

The office sector is experiencing an uneven recovery, especially in CBDs where high vacancy rates remain a concern, but alternative assets such as data centres and self-storage are emerging as promising opportunities, offering diversification and resilience in a rapidly changing market.

This summit will arm professionals with the knowledge and strategies they need to navigate these complex dynamics and capitalise on emerging opportunities.

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Featured Speakers

A distinguished panel of industry experts will provide their perspectives at the summit:

• Jason Huljich, Joint CEO, Centuria

• Fiona Denison, Head of Asset Management | Office, Charter Hall

• Sally Franklin, Chief Operating Officer, Real Estate, Investa

• Dan Gallen, Executive Director & CIO, Pallas Capital

• Danny Poljak, President and Co-Head of Real Estate, Brookfield Properties

• Stephen Dewaele, General Manager – Shopping Centre Management, QIC Real Estate

• Sam Kennard, Chief Executive Officer, Kennards Self Storage

• Craig Scroggie, CEO & Managing Director, NextDC

• Scott Falvey, Development General Manager - NSW, ESR

• Simon Hulett - Head of Direct Investment, MaxCap

• Charlotte Brabant, Head of Investments, Australia, Realterm

• Charlie Buxton, Chief Executive Officer, Cadence Property Group

• Andrew Ballantyne, Managing Director - NSW, Head of Research - Australasia, JLL

• Ben Martin-Henry, Head of Real Assets Research, Pacific, MSCI

• Fiona Mackenzie, General Manager - Property/Construction, Coles Group

• Bruce Wan, Head of Research, MaxCap

• Sara Thomas, Director - Investments, CEFC

The Urban Developer’s Capital Markets Summit will take place on October 16, 2024, at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney. For more information on the program, speakers, and ticketing, visit our website.