Australia's National Build-to-Rent Pipeline 2026

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.

What you'll learn

• Key insights from the latest Australian build-to-rent review

• How current policy and tax settings are shaping the viability of build-to-rent projects

• The critical drivers of feasibility, including construction costs, yield expectations and operating models

• Differences between build-to-rent 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 build-to-rent projects

• Risks, challenges and opportunities for scaling BTR across Australian markets

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