While the commercial sector is a broad church there were some overarching themes that permeated many of the asset classes this year.

High-end build-to-rent properties can take the heat out of the rental crunch, according to an industry player.

Billed as one of the most pandemic-proof asset classes, the Australian build-to-rent sector is gathering pace with more new players deciding now is the time to dive in.

New build-to-rent platform Alt Living is confident of raising up to $200 million from offshore and local institutional investors to fund its first two projects in Melbourne, after teaming up with local developer Landream.

Newly minted build-to-rent platform Alt Living is confident it will raise $200 million in capital in order to break ground on two build-to-rent projects in central Melbourne this year.