Banks in todays market will generally not finance a vertical village, according to the panel of Richard gates (ANZ), John McNamara (Bendigo & Adelaide) and John Perry (Argyle Residents Group). They agreed that a staged development of a up to 20 ILUs with 50% pre sales, an experienced operator, experienced sales and marketing team and approaching 50% equity would be the starting line for consideration. As a result vertical villages will remain the domain for Not for Profits, that have the cash or the land bank or both.
Retirement living’s biggest moves: January to June 2025
A month-by-month breakdown of the key deals, approvals, launches and leadership changes shaping the retirement living and land lease sector in the first half of the year. JANUARY 6 Eureka Group plans $25M-$30M asset recycling of over-55s rental...