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PCT’s property team explore why the industrial property market has been the strongest asset class in the Australian commercial real estate sector throughout 2020 – and what will drive its future growth.

Over the course of 2020, the Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) and Perpetual have collaborated on this comprehensive study of securitisation industry participants’ views of the emerging industry landscape in the new decade.

Perpetual Corporate Trust’s Investment Management property team latest paper examines the highly topical issues of sustainability and automation in the Australian industrial property market.

The 2019 Australian Infrastructure Investment Report highlights how a low interest rate environment has intensified the hunt for yield with investors now adapting their risk appetite to seek new opportunities. Read more on why the Australian infrastructure market, remains highly competitive and why 90% participant investors remain ‘highly likely’ to invest in Australia.

Australia has a strong economy with 28 years of uninterrupted growth - and counting. It’s also a stable democracy with mature regulatory systems and a welcoming attitude towards foreign investment. When you combine this with a property market that has relatively high yields compared to other Asia-Pacific destinations as well as generous tax breaks for professional investors you can see why demand is strong for investment in Australian commercial real estate.

The Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals (IMAP) estimates that about $60 billion is invested via managed accounts but acknowledges this may understate the true figure. Even so, IMAP estimates that growth will run at about 40 per cent a year for at least the next two years, suggesting the managed account industry will grow to more than $115 billion by 2020 . In this article we look at to understanding what’s behind this growth and why it’s becoming a more popular option with retail investors.

Over recent years the Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) and Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT) have collaborated on a series of joint research reports into the dynamics of the local securitisation market. This year the focus is on the perspectives and needs of Australian and New Zealand issuers.

For property investors, the rise of responsible investing and the use of ESG factors in investment decisions begs the big question – do green buildings pay?

The 2018 Australian Investment Infrastructure Report amplifies the major themes that surfaced in the 2017 version. A strong economy, sophisticated market and impressive track record make Australia an attractive infrastructure investment destination.

The Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) and Perpetual ran a joint research report that dives into the needs and wants of the Australian based investors.

In the 2017 version of this report, Perpetual and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) note that Australian infrastructure assets are still in demand – but that government policy plays an increasingly important part in investor decisions.

In the report, Perpetual and the Financial Services Council find that the Asia Pacific is the leading contributor of funds flowing into Australian Managed Investment Trusts. There is significant scope for Australia to capitalise on further opportunities in the region.