This year has been defined by major economic and post-pandemic factors and the residential greenfield sector has experienced particularly significant challenges as a result.
With an ever-changing financial climate, rising costs, material shortages and contractor fragility, how are property developers managing their existing pipeline, let alone approaching new projects?
Through expert keynote presentations and discussions, The Urban Developer has brought more together than 15 sector experts to unpack the outlook for the residential greenfield sector in Australia.
What will be covered:
state of the residential greenfield market
alternative debt solutions for greenfield projects
regional market drivers and opportunities
developer perspective on new pipeline and market activity
fundamentals on delivering new greenfield projects
case study presentations on projects of excellence.
STATE OF THE RESIDENTIAL GREENFIELD MARKET
A development outlook for the residential greenfield sector in Australia.
past and forecast land values
development activity
state by state outlook
data and insights from the latest national land survey [June 2022 quarter].
Presenter: Colin Keane - Director, Research 4
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STRUCTURING FINANCING IN CHANGING MARKETS
A look at alternative debt solutions for greenfield projects in the face of the current market headwinds.
current state of play
lender appetite and selection
cost of debt and pricing
cost escalation
leverage
environmental considerations
Presenter: Toby Stapleton - Investment Director, Yield Stack
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RESIDUAL THINKING ON REGIONAL MARKETS
Will migration patterns to regional locations continue now normality has somewhat returned?
regional market drivers
constraints and opportunities
current and emerging trends including migration patterns and locations
convergence of land supply
affordability and technology
demographic change
is international experience a guide?
Presenter: George Bougias - National Head of Research, Oliver Hume
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NAVIGATING PROJECTS THROUGH THE STORM
How have developers continued delivering projects through fires, floods, pandemics and economic turmoil.
Panelists:
Patrick Archer - Chief Operating Officer, Cedar Woods
Jack Hoffmann - General Manager, Queensland and Victoria, Satterley Property Group
Rory Costelloe - Executive Director, Villawood Properties
Bruce Harper - General Manager Queensland, AVID Property Group
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GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIALS
What do developers need to know before undertaking a greenfield development?
Panelists:
Rebecca Scullion - Director, Urbis
Nicki Hay - Founding Director, Core Projects
Luke Kelly - Managing Director, RPM Group
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CASE STUDIES
Case studies into project and design excellence within the Greenfield sector.
Designing a quality fitness site at Brompton Park, VIC
Mark Chatman - Victorian Sales Manager, KOMPAN Australia
Rainwater Harvesting in Today’s Changing Urban Landscape
How understanding urban areas as a system can increase sustainable outcomes for a whole community.
Michael Smit - Technical and Sustainability Manager, Kingspan Water & Energy
Serenity Green by Keylin and Kinstone Group
Louis Cheung - Managing Director, Keylin
The Urban Developer Residential Greenfield Development vSummit will be hosted virtually on Thursday 28 July. Click here for more information.
