Welcome to the
Australian BTR Success Summit
Define the future of operational real estate in 2026
With housing affordability at crisis levels, BTR is firmly on the national agenda. Governments are backing the model, community housing providers are stepping up, and global investors are committing capital. Super funds are revisiting mandates, while the new MIT tax regime is reshaping project economics.
The Australian Build-to-Rent Success Summit will define what success looks like in the purpose-built rental sector. What was once a concept is now a core pillar of Australia's' housing strategy—and those who master the financial mechanics of the Australian BTR market will lead the field.
This summit brings together the investors, developers, architects, and policymakers driving the sector forward to examine:
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Feasibility in a high-cost, high-regulation environment
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Net growth through tenant retention, efficiency, and tax strategy
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Migration and demographic shifts shaping product design and models
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How super funds and institutional investors view BTR in 2026
Why Now ?
Australia’s BTR market is accelerating. With new policies, fresh investment mandates, and the MIT tax regime creating new opportunities, the next 12–18 months are your chance to shape the sector, secure key partnerships, and deliver projects that set the standard for the future.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, policymaker, or CHP, this is your platform to collaborate, learn, and influence the market.
Featured Speakers
Who Attends?
The Summit brings together the key decision-makers from across Australia — the people driving new developments, financing large-scale projects, managing operations, and setting the direction for this rapidly growing market.
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Property Developers
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Builders and Project Managers
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Local Government
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Private Trusts
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Superfunds
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Banks
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Architects
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Engineering Firms
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Community Housing Providers
Key Sessions
Community Building
Learn how to create vibrant communities and improve decision-making to activate sector opportunities.
Julian Anderson, Director, Bates Smart
Marcus Greening, Associate | Residential Design Lead, i2C Architects
Investor Sentiment
Focus on growth sectors must factor in competition for capital allocation, with tax surcharges and policy uncertainties assured.
Puian Mollaian, Co-Founder, Investment Director, aptResidential
James Eadie, Senior Sales Manager, REA Group
Economic Impact
Learn why residential housing was noted as one of the greatest contributors to Australia’s economic infrastructure.
Ben Burston, Chief Economist, Knight Frank
Ben Martin-Henry, Head of Private Assets Research, MSCI Pacific
Policy & Regulation
Changes in regulations and streamlined planning processes are crucial to project success. Learn how to align on government policies at all levels
Luke Mackintosh, Partner, Project & Infrastructure Advisory, BDO
Veno Panicker, Partner Construction & Infrastructure, Hamilton Locke
Where is the funding coming from?
A patchwork of capability is required across development origination, deal structuring, and formation of partnerships to bring together the players: CHPs, developers, investors, banks, regulators, government.
Ashley Reed, Chief Financial Officer, MODEL
Nicola Lemon, Director - Enterprise (National Social and Affordable Housing Lead), KPMG
