Aussie real estate, Private credit & the contradiction in Australian housing - Mark Fischer | Qualitas

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Feb 20, 2025

Mark Fischer, co-founder of Qualitas and expert in real estate and private credit, shares his insights on the Australian housing market. He discusses the current state of real estate lending and the impact of the private credit boom on investment opportunities. Mark exposes the contradictions in the housing market, emphasizing the growing demand for affordable housing against the backdrop of rising prices. He delves into the future challenges and trends in Australia's apartment construction landscape, highlighting the evolving role of private credit.

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INSIGHT

Australian Real Estate Private Credit

Australian real estate private credit is less developed than in the US or Europe, offering a multi-decade growth opportunity.
Regulatory changes drive private credit growth, not cyclical risk-taking.

ADVICE

Golden Rules of Real Estate Investing

Consider property relevance, correct pricing, and customer depth when investing in real estate.
Financing apartment buildings presents a compelling opportunity due to high demand and limited capital.

INSIGHT

Housing Supply Response

The housing supply response is slow due to lengthy approval processes and increased construction costs.
Developers need higher prices to commence new projects, potentially worsening affordability before it improves.

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Today we speak to Mark Fischer, cofounder and Global Head of Real Estate at Qualitas (ASX: QAL).

Qualitas sits at the intersection of two of the hottest asset classes at the moment: Aussie real estate and private credit.

As a lender for a lot of large real estate projects, Mark has his finger on the pulse of where both of these asset classes are going. As he told us, he could measure the hype around private credit just by the number of functions he was getting invited to speak at. Given the excitement around private credit in 2025, we're surprised he could fit us in his schedule.

In today's conversation we pick Mark's brains on:

The state of real estate lending in 2025
How the private credit boom is affecting his opportunity set
The contradiction inherit in housing, and why the Aussie housing market may get worse before it gets better

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