This year has been defined by major economic and post-pandemic factors and the residential greenfield sector is one segment that has experienced particularly significant challenges as a result. 

With an ever-changing financial climate, rising costs, material shortages and contractor fragility, how are property developers managing their existing pipeline, let alone approaching new projects?

Through expert keynote presentations and discussions, The Urban Developer has brought more than 15 sector experts to unpack the outlook for the residential greenfield sector in Australia.

AGENDA

10.00am - 10.30am AEST

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State of the Residential Greenfield Market

A development outlook for the residential greenfield sector in Australia.

• Past and forecast land values
• Development activity
• State by state outlook
• data and insights from the latest national land survey [June 2022 quarter].

Presenter: Colin Keane - Director, Research4

10.45am - 11.15am AEST

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Structuring Financing in Changing Markets

A look at alternative debt solutions for greenfield projects in the face of the current market headwinds.

• Current state of play
• Lender appetite and selection
• Cost of debt and pricing
• Cost escalation
• Leverage
• Environmental considerations

Presenter: Toby Stapleton - Investment Director, Yield Stack

11.30am - 12.00am AEST

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Residual Thinking on Regional Markets

Will migration patterns to regional locations continue now normality has somewhat returned?

• Regional market drivers
• Constraints and opportunities
• Current and emerging trends including migration patterns and locations
• Convergence of land supply
• Affordability and technology
• Demographic change
• Is international experience a guide?

Presenter: George Bougias - National - Head of Research, Oliver Hume

1.00pm - 1.30pm AEST

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Navigating Projects Through The Storm

How have developers continued delivering projects through fires, floods, pandemics and economic turmoil.

• Patrick Archer - Chief Operating Officer, Cedar Woods
• Jack Hoffmann - General Manager, Queensland and Victoria, Satterley Property Group
• Rory Costelloe - Executive Director, Villawood Properties
• Bruce Harper - General Manager Queensland, AVID Property Group

1.45pm - 2.15pm AEST

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Greenfield Development Essentials

What do developers need to know before undertaking a greenfield development?

• Rebecca Scullion - Director, Urbis
• Nicki Hay - Founding Director, Core Projects
• Luke Kelly - Managing Director, RPM Group

2.30pm - 3.15pm AEST

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Case Studies

Case studies into project and design excellence within the Greenfield sector.