Foreign investment in Australian real estate - commercial

Over the past two decades, foreign investment in the Australian property market has been one of the major contributors to the growth in property values. Both supported and curtailed by various governments at different times, the impact of foreign investment on the Australian property market is complex and multi-faceted. What role will it play in a post-COVID world?

This is the second of three webinars, in partnership with ULI Australia, that will examine the role of foreign investment in the Australian real estate market. Join our panel as they discuss with Peter Holland (Director, International Property Economics - Urbis) the future influence of foreign investment on the Australian commercial property market.

Our speakers are:

Stuart Crow (CEO Capital Markets Asia Pacific - JLL)

Stuart has over 20 years of experience in property finance and investment. He has worked across all the major real estate markets in Asia Pacific and concentrates on identifying debt and equity investment for cross border investors. Having lived in Singapore since 2001, Stuart has played an integral role in some of the largest commercial real estate deals in the region, including the sale of the Twin Tower Asia Square Office project in Singapore for over US$4.5 billion.

Adrian Harrington (Head of Capital & Product Development - Charter Hall)

Adrian is Head of Capital & Product Development at Charter Hall. He has more than 25 years of experience in the funds management and real estate industries. Adrian is a Non-Executive Director of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation. He was formerly Head of Funds Management at Folkestone and CEO Funds Management, UK and USA for the Mirvac Group. He previously held senior positions at James Fielding Group, Deutsche Asset Management, Paladin Australia and the Property Council of Australia.

Ian Mackie (Chairman - Urban Land Institute Australia)

Ian is Chairman of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Australia. Furthermore, he is an Independent Director at Keppel REIT. Ian has more than 40 years of experience in real estate investments and funds management in Asia Pacific. He was previously the International Director and Asia Pacific Head of Strategic Partnerships at LaSalle Investment Management (Australia), and International Director and Head of Private Equity and Strategic Partnerships at LaSalle Investment Management Asia.

Leonie Wilkinson (Senior Vice President - Brookfield Asset Management)

Leonie oversees portfolio management for the Brookfield Premier Real Estate Partners Australia fund. In this role, she is responsible for fund and asset performance, return profile, pursuit of acquisition and disposition opportunities as well as discussions with existing and prospective investors. Prior to joining Brookfield, Leonie was a member of the QIC Executive Committee and led a team of over 60 professionals covering global client relationships, capital raising and client service.

The panel conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A.