TUD+ MEMBER EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR
Australia's National BtR Supply Pipeline (2026)
Explore new build-to-rent projects as the sector matures and evolves.
About the event
Australia’s build-to-rent (BtR) sector is gaining momentum, supported by policy shifts, institutional investment and growing demand for professionally-managed rental housing.
But questions remain around feasibility, design, delivery models and long-term investment returns.
In this one-hour webinar, The Urban Developer will unpack the key findings from a comprehensive build-to-rent review prepared by independent specialists Franklin St.
The session will feature a keynote from Franklin St. principal Edward Quinn that will explore the pipeline of new projects, the underlying demand conditions, delivery considerations and more.
The presentation will be followed by an interactive Q&A with Adam Di Marco where attendees will have an opportunity to submit questions.
The discussion will cover evolving policy settings, development feasibility, operational considerations and what it takes to deliver successful build-to-rent projects in today’s market.
Details
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Virtual Event
9:30 – 10:30 AM AEST (BNE)
Registration
- TUD+ Member: Free
- Non Members: Not Available
What you'll learn
- Key insights from the latest Australian build-to-rent (BTR) review
- How current policy and tax settings are shaping the viability of BTR projects
- The critical drivers of feasibility, including construction costs, yield expectations and operating models
- Differences between BTR and traditional build-to-sell development strategies
- Design, amenity and management considerations that influence tenant demand and retention
- The role of institutional capital and what investors are looking for in BTR projects
- Risks, challenges and opportunities for scaling BTR across Australian markets
Who should attend
Property developers and development managers exploring or delivering BTR projects
Institutional investors, fund managers and capital partners interested in residential asset classes
Asset managers and operators focused on long-term rental performance
Architects, planners and consultants involved in large-scale residential design and delivery
Government and policy professionals involved in housing strategy and planning
Real estate professionals seeking to understand emerging residential investment trends
Speaker
Edward Quinn | Principal
Franklin St.
Edward Quinn is a Principal at Franklin St., a Melbourne and Sydney based advisory and agency firm specialising in Australia’s build-to-rent sector. He works with developers and institutional investors on market analysis, strategy and transactions across the Living sector. Edward leads Franklin St.’s advisory business, including research and data initiatives such as the firm’s recently launched Street Smarts data subscription platform.
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