The Opportunity of Unlisted Wholesale Residential Property Funds in Enhancing Affordable Housing Supply

The demand for private rental properties has increased significantly in recent years. In 2014, it was estimated that the Australian private rental market included 2.4 million rental dwellings with 5 million renters across Australia, reflecting the role of the private rental residential sector in Australia in meeting housing demand. Nevertheless, the lack of institutional investment in residential property reflects concerns over the general lack of both listed and unlisted property investment vehicles available and suited to Australian superannuation funds in the residential investment area. This AHURI Final Report examines the opportunity of residential investment vehicles in enhancing the supply of private rental dwellings, particularly the supply of affordable rental dwellings in Australia.