Build-to-Rent Summit
Australia's premier Build-to-Rent conference backed by data, analysis and insights from leading developers, investors, operators and experts.
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About the event
The Urban Developer’s acclaimed Build-to-Rent Summit returns to the W Hotel in Melbourne in June 2026.
Since establishing this event five years ago, The Urban Developer team has consistently brought together the most influential private and institutional players in the BtR space.
The one-day summit focuses on how developers, capital, operators and consultants are approaching the future and how critical issues are impacting decision-making.
The program includes keynotes, panels and presentations covering supply and demand dynamics, investment appetite, policy shifts, project delivery considerations and how global capital is flowing through the sector.
Attendees will also learn through case studies and site tours that dive into the design, development and delivery of industry-recognised BtR projects.
If you’re interested in how the industry’s leading private and institutional BtR players are thinking about the sector, then this is the conference for you.
Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets as this event will sell-out.
Details
Thursday, June 11, 2026
W Hotel, Melbourne | 8.30 am – 4.00 pm AEST
300 + C-Suite Professionals
Non-Members: $595 + GST
TUD+ Members: $475 + GST
Keynote Speaker
Conal Newland | International Director, Head of Living, Asia Pacific
CusHman Wakefield
Conal Newland leads Cushman & Wakefield’s Living sector team in Asia Pacific, drawing on over 20 years advising universities, investors and private sector clients across multiple asset classes. Conal’s expertise and leadership provides the best knowledge, most up-to-date insights and clear strategic advisory across student accommodation, Co‑Living, Multifamily, Seniors Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Speakers
Sasha Durham
National Development Director, Build-To-Rent
Mirvac
Sarsha Durham is the National Development Director for Mirvac’s Build to Rent (BTR) portfolio, which includes 2,200 operational apartments across Australia.
With over 20 years of experience in the property industry, she has played a key role in shaping Mirvac’s BtR strategy, underpinned by a strong focus on design, innovation, and sustainability.
Yasmin Booker
Build-To-Rent Asset Manager
Barings
Yasmin Booker is an Associate Director in Residential Asset Management at Barings, overseeing asset management and the strategic delivery of Barings x Aware Super’s Build‑to‑Rent platform, WeAreLiving.
Her experience spans financial performance, design, and investment, with prior BTR experience in the UK informing local strategy and execution.
Dan McLennan
Founder & Co-CEO
Local Residential
Dan is the Co-CEO of Local: Residential, Australia’s largest Build-to Rent platform. With over 4,000 apartments under management, Local creates quality, sustainable rental communities which incorporate social, affordable and specialist disability accommodation alongside mainstream market rental product.
Alex Shaw
Director – Living Sectors
CBRE
Alex is a Director in CBRE’s Living Sectors Capital Markets team covering Australia & NZ. With over a decade of experience in residential capital markets across Australia and the UK, Alex is a trusted advisor in CBRE’s Living Sectors Capital Markets team.
He specialises in development funding and investment transactions within the Build-to-Rent (BTR), Purpose-built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Co-Living sectors.
Jeremy Quinn
Head of Agency
Franklin St.
Jeremy Quinn is a Principal at Franklin St., Australia’s specialist Build-to-Rent advisory. Drawing on more than 20 years of global real estate experience, including roles in the US multifamily market, Jeremy brings deep capital markets and project structuring expertise to the emerging Australian BTR sector.
Franklin St. works end-to-end across the industry through advisory, agency, capital services and development, helping investors and developers navigate institutional funding, feasibility and delivery.
The firm also maintains Australia’s largest BTR database, tracking more than 70,000 units across the national pipeline.
Luke Mackintosh
Partner, Project & Infrastructure Advisory
BDO
Luke has over 30 years of real estate advisory experience within the Australian and Asian marketplace working with companies on their capital requirements including sourcing capital partners for complex property development projects.
Luke and his team specialise in the “Living Sector” focusing on PBSA, Institutional Multi-family Housing, Social & Affordable housing, Co-Living and Build to Sell in Australia working with state & federal governments, developers, investors, financiers and fund managers on all components of the property spectrum.
Ben Pomroy
Principal
Rothelowman
Charlotte Dillion
General Manager
Nation
Charlotte Dillon is General Manager at Nation, leading one of Australia’s fastest growing Build to Rent platforms.
She specialises in scaling operations, integrating leasing, resident experience and technology, and building disciplined, high performing platforms designed for long term ownership, consistent service delivery and strong asset performance at scale.
Peter Bates
Executive Chairman
Infolio
Nicole Hiddlestone is a Partner at Infolio Property Advisors and one of Australia’s
leading build-to-rent and project leasing specialists.
With 18+ years’ experience, she helps developers optimise design, pricing and leasing strategy to accelerate
absorption, strengthen asset performance and deliver long-term tenant retention
across large-scale residential and BTR projects.
Sebastian Mahoney
Development Director
PDG Corporation
Sebastian is the Development Director at PDG Group, where he leads major residential and commercial developments and contributes to the group’s broader real estate and strategic direction.
He has been closely involved in a number of large‑scale, precinct‑shaping projects and has led several significant transactions with institutional and build‑to‑rent partners.
Peter Bates
Executive Chairman
Essence Communities
Peter Bates is Executive Chairman of the UniLodge Living Group, with more than 20 years’ experience in the Living Sector. Joining UniLodge as CEO in 2006, he has overseen significant growth in the Group from 2,500 beds to 45,000 operational beds and into the leading operator in
Australia.
Today, Peter leads overall strategy and partnerships, including the expansion of Essence Communities, the Group’s BTR platform into Multifamily, Single Family, Co-Living and Affordable
opportunities.
Brandon Esplin
Salto
Peter Bates is Executive Chairman of the UniLodge Living Group, with more than 20 years’ experience in the Living Sector. Joining UniLodge as CEO in 2006, he has overseen significant growth in the Group from 2,500 beds to 45,000 operational beds and into the leading operator in
Australia.
Today, Peter leads overall strategy and partnerships, including the expansion of Essence Communities, the Group’s BTR platform into Multifamily, Single Family, Co-Living and Affordable
opportunities.
David Cummins
Managing Director
Future Property Group
Key themes
Rental demand drivers
National BTR supply pipeline
Planning and policy shifts
Investment appetite
Global capital flows
Delivery considerations
Funding and liquidity
Project valuations
Attendees will receive
- A comprehensive view of BTR supply and demand dynamics
- Analysis of the BTR supply pipeline across the country
- An understanding of planning and policy changes
- Insights into global capital flows and investment appetite
- An understanding of project delivery issues across Australia
- How funding, valuations and feasibilities are performing
- Project case studies and interactive site tours
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