Land Lease Development Summit
Exploring the forces, strategies and opportunities shaping Australia’s fastest-growing housing model
Program
NETWORKING
8:30 AM
Registration and Networking
KEYNOTE
9:00 AM
From Niche to Powerhouse
Why This Alternative Housing Model Is Booming
Once a niche product, land lease communities have become one of the fastest-growing residential asset classes in Australia. This opening keynote explores the market drivers, demographic shifts and capital flows reshaping the sector — and where the biggest opportunities lie for developers and investors.
PRESENTER
KEYNOTE
9:30 AM
Rules of the Game
Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Landscape
The land lease model operates under a unique legal and regulatory framework. This presentation will unpack the latest reforms to consumer protection requirements and contractual considerations, providing clarity on how to structure projects with confidence.
PRESENTER
PANEL
10:00 AM
From Concept to Community
Developer Case Studies on Delivery Models That Work
In this developer-led session, leading operators share their approach to site acquisition, planning, funding and delivery. Hear how they’ve overcome challenges, refined their business models and created communities that outperform.
PANEL
NETWORKING
10:30 AM
Morning Tea
CASE STUDY
11:00 AM
Planning Pathways
Navigating Approvals for Land Lease Communities
Navigating planning schemes, zoning requirements and approval processes is critical to bringing land lease communities to market. This session will unpack the planning considerations unique to the model — from permissible uses and density controls to infrastructure contributions and community consultation.
PRESENTER
PANEL
11:15 AM
Investor Insights
Why Institutions Are Backing Land Lease Communities
Institutional capital is flowing into land lease communities, attracted by stable income streams and capital-light models. Hear directly from investors on the fundamentals they look for, the risks they watch, and the trends they expect to define the next decade.
PRESENTER
PANEL
11:45 AM
Finding the Land
Unlocking Site Availability and Suitability for Land Lease Communities
As the sector grows, securing the right sites — in the right locations — is becoming one of the biggest challenges for developers and investors. This panel explores the strategies, partnerships and creative approaches being used to identify, secure and optimise sites for land lease projects. From greenfield masterplanned estates to infill and regional opportunities, our experts will unpack what makes a site work — and what to avoid.
PANEL
NETWORKING
12:15 PM
Networking Lunch
PANEL
1:15 PM
Designing for Lifestyle
How to Create Places Residents Love
Land lease living is about more than housing — it’s about creating places people want to call home. This session explores the design, amenity and placemaking strategies that drive demand, accelerate sales and deliver long-term community value.
PANEL
FIRESIDE
1:45 PM
Inside GemLife
A Fireside Chat with Adrian Puljich
From humble beginnings to leading one of Australia’s largest land lease operators, Adrian Puljich has reimagined over-50s living. In this fireside chat, the GemLife CEO shares his journey, lessons in leadership and the bold decisions that drove the company’s rapid growth. Offering rare insight into the mindset of a next-gen leader, this is a must-hear conversation for anyone interested in the future of land lease living.
PRESENTER
NETWORKING
2:30 PM -
3:30 PM
Networking Drinks
