The way Australians build wealth is always evolving.
Commercial property could shape what’s next, with income returns of ~5.5-9% p.a.*
Many investors who have built wealth through residential property are now broadening their portfolios by adding Australian commercial property as another way to diversify, generate income and grow their wealth.
Discover how commercial property may help you:
- Generate regular income
- Diversify beyond residential property
- Access professionally managed investments
- Reduce the challenges of direct property ownership
- Build long-term wealth
Why investors are taking a broader approach
Residential property has played an important role in wealth creation for generations.
Changing market conditions and tax settings are encouraging investors to reassess how they build and preserve wealth.
As investment goals evolve, many investors are seeking additional sources of income, diversification and access to opportunities traditionally associated with large institutional investors.
Commercial property can play a role in that journey.
Five reasons investors consider Australian commercial property
Income
Diversification
Professional management
Institutional-quality assets
Long-term wealth creation
Understanding commercial property
Explore who can invest in commercial property, the sectors it spans, the tenants it attracts and the expertise behind professionally managed property funds.
Who can invest?
Commercial property is more accessible than many investors realise.
Through professionally managed funds, commercial property can be accessed by a range of investors, including:
- Individual investors
- SMSFs
- Family trusts
- Companies
- Not-for-profit organisations
Selected Charter Hall Direct funds have a minimum investment of $20,000.
Diverse property sectors
Commercial property extends beyond a single asset type.
Professionally managed commercial property portfolios may provide exposure to:
- Convenience Retail
- Industrial & Logistics
- Office
- Social Infrastructure
Quality tenants and long-term leases
Commercial property is often leased to Australia’s largest organisations under long-term agreements, helping support regular income over time.
Examples of tenants:
- Government
- Logistics providers
- Supermarkets
- Healthcare tenants
- Corporate office tenants
Property expertise
Commercial property investing is about more than owning an asset.
Professional managers oversee:
- Asset management
- Leasing
- Capital works
- Tenant relationships
- Portfolio construction
Investors benefit from specialist property expertise without the responsibilities of direct ownership.
The next chapter.
Many investors begin with residential property. As their wealth grows, some seek broader diversification, institutional-quality opportunities and additional sources of income to support long-term wealth creation.
Commercial property may be the next chapter in that journey.
Explore the role commercial property can play in your portfolio.
Speak to your financial adviser or arrange a discussion with our Investor Relations team
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