Day One | Thursday, 19 February 2026
8:00
Registration Opens
8:45
Welcome to Country
9:00
Opening Address and Acknowledgements
Su-Lin Tan, Lead Correspondent, Green Street News
INVESTMENT AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKING
9:05
Fireside Chat: Recipe for Access Unlocking Capability to Expand Housing Capacity
Defining the key ingredients for successful Build-to-Rent community projects through partnerships and long-term planning
De-risking projects to attract long-term institutional capital required for delivering development rapidly without sacrificing quality
Outlining what BTR housing investment means more broadly than stronger lease security and stability that Australian families need
Michael Camerlengo, Deputy Chief Investment Officer & Executive Leader Clients and Capital, Housing Australia
Puian Mollaian, Co-Founder, Investment Director, aptResidential
9:55
Security and Energy Management Integration for the BTR Sector by Vintech
Mr Gidon Sattinger, Managing Director of Vintech Systems
10:20
Building the Future of Rental Housing: Affordable, Diverse, and Liveable [virtual]
The challenge of rising housing affordability issues across Australia and why BTR is emerging as a game-changer
Core Principles of Landcom's approach to long-term ownership
Setting a new benchmark for housing security and the broader community impact
Why this model matters for everyday Australians
Andrew Cooper, Executive General Manager - Built Form, LANDCOM
10:30
Morning Tea & Coffee
POLICY, PLANNING, AND TAXATION
11:00
The National Picture: A BTR Development Comparison
Compare Build-to-Rent supply maturity, yield expectations, and barriers to entry across Victoria, NSW, and Queensland.
Outlining shortcomings in construction inputs impacting the financial modelling and long-term "infrastructure-style" returns for institutional capital.
How to balance long-term lease commitments and revenue maximisation with dynamic pricing to establish a defensible operational asset.
Luke Mackintosh, Partner, Project & Infrastructure Advisory, BDO
Elena Stojcevski, Partner (Construction and Infrastructure Projects), Hamilton Locke
11:45
Designing Investments for Community and Competitive Advantage
Suburbs beyond the CBD with the highest demand for quality rental products
What foreign capital wants: Understanding the specific performance and ESG metrics that global investors are underwriting
Designing for the entire lifecycle: How can one asset effectively appeal to demographics from young professionals to downsizers?
Tristan Quinn, Principal, Franklin St.
12:15
Administering the Federal Build to Rent Tax Legislation
A practical guide to accessing the 4% accelerated capital works deduction and the 15% concessional MIT withholding tax rate to support project feasibility.
De-risking Your Project & Understanding the Commissioner's Discretion: the practical steps for rectification to safeguard your project's eligibility in the face of unforeseen challenges.
An overview of the affordable tenancy requirements, lodgement processes, and the critical clawback provisions to ensure your project remains compliant.
Aaron Bennett, Assistant Commissioner – Public Groups Private Capital program and Newcastle Engagement and Assurance, Australian Tax Office
Blake Sly, Senior Director – Public Groups Private Capital Program lead, Australian Tax Office
13:00
Networking Lunch
MASTERING THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY PIPELINE
1:45
Importance of social impact and CSR and what it looks like in BTR projects
How can you look after the community in perpetuity with BTR projects?
What does this look like and what are some examples of this taking place?
Kirsten Steedman, Head of Social Impact, Coronation & Director, NSW Shelter
2:15
Fireside chat: The Depth on Leasehold Communities: Analysis of the Diverse Renter Market
Which markets are seeing the most demand for rental products? Which products are most desirable in these markets? Pinpointing which markets are seeing the highest demand for different BTR products
Understanding the performance and metrics that foreign capital is looking for in a BTR product
Developing housing that appeals to the entire renter lifecycle, from first-timers to downsizers
Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer, Scape Australia
Paul Savitz, Director Living Sectors Capital Markets, Cushman & Wakefield
3:00
Afternoon Tea
THE GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC CAPITAL LANDSCAPE
3:20
The outlook for investor demand and rental growth in Australian BTR
Analysing the growth of the sector and the extent of capital deployment
Drivers of investor demand and varying return expectations
Benchmarking asset performance
Assessing the rental growth outlook
Ben Burston, Chief Economist, Knight Frank
Ben Martin-Henry, Head of Private Assets Research, MSCI Pacific
4:05
Panel: Applying Global Urban Planning Lessons to Australian BTR
Examining how mature BTR markets like the UK and US have integrated BTR into urban planning
Key lessons learned from international markets on density, placemaking, and community integration
Applying global best practices to the Australian planning and development context
Julian Anderson, Director, Bates Smart
Mitchell Tayt, General Manager Build to Rent, Goldfields Group
Sean Ryan, Director, Delatite Projects
4:50
Acknowledgements and Closing Statements
5:00
Networking Drinks
Day Two | Friday, 20 February 2026
8:45
Registration Opens
9:20
Opening Address and Acknowledgments
Su-Lin Tan, Lead Correspondent, Green Street News
PRODUCT STRATEGY AND RESIDENT DEMAND
9:30
Keynote: The Sustainable Vision for BTR and the Future of the Tenant Experience
A practical outline of what a best-practice BTR model looks like from the regulator's perspective, from fairer lease terms to improved building quality and maintenance standards.
Exploring management models to ensure BTR developments provide well-maintained homes for a diverse mix of residents, including low-income renters and secure long-term leaseholders.
Trina Jones, NSW Rental Commissioner, NSW Fair Trading
10:10
Getting Ahead When Housing and Land Supply is in Crisis
Can state-level intervention break the hold of local councils to unlock land supply?
Discussing new models and potential conversions to lower the prohibitive upfront cost of delivery for developers
Articulating the economic case for BTR to governments as a key driver of housing and rental supply
Exploring the key urban corridors where there is great opportunity for BTR developments and what stakeholders need to come together to make these visions a reality.
Paul Nicolaou, Executive Director, Business Sydney
10:50
Morning Tea & Coffee
11:20
Blending Social and Specialist Housing for Impact and Profit
A practical guide to integrating social or disability housing into a BTR project
How mixed-tenure models can de-risk planning approvals and unlock government incentives
Demonstrating how to deliver both strong financial returns and measurable social impact
Nicola Lemon, Director - Enterprise (National Social and Affordable Housing Lead), KPMG
Emile McPhee, Partner Finance & Community Housing, Hamilton Locke
Mark Hayward, Executive Group Director- Homes, Housing Choices Australia
12:10
Unlocking Debt & Leverage for BTR Projects
What the banks need to see: A frank discussion on the key factors dictating funding availability, from developer track record to project pre-sales
A deep dive into underwriting: How are rising insurance, construction, and operational costs impacting lender models and LVRs?
Bank vs. Non-Bank: Understanding the differences in risk appetite, cost of capital, and structuring flexibility
Ashley Reed, Chief Financial Officer, MODEL
Nicholas Campbell, Head of Living, Commonwealth Bank
Adela Smith, Partner, Gilbert and Tobin
12:50
Lunch
OPERATIONS, CAPITAL, AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
1:35
Op Cos In-House & Third-Party Management
Defining the essential capabilities in operating large scale development from resident experience and tech integration to financial reporting and how to find the right management team
At what point does an in-house operating platform become more effective and financially viable than a third-party model?
A practical guide to structuring management agreements to ensure alignment and performance
Lizzie Wheeler, Executive General Manager, Essence Communities
2:10
Designing a platform for scale
Maintaining margins while effectively scaling assets
How to build an end-to-end platform effectively
What to look out for when going to scale and consider investors wants
Charlotte Dillon, General Manager, Nation
2:50
Summit Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways
3:00
Closing of Summit