This sad wreck of a terrace house in Sydney’s Redfern, abandoned by its owner, then occupied by a squatter and, as a final insult, set on fire, was once labelled ‘Australia’s worst house’.
In summary, economic growth in the Australian economy remains weak, the unemployment rate is rising, wages growth is slowing and inflation is falling back towards the RBA’s 2 to 3 per cent target. The interest rate hikes since May 2022 are working.
The Zagga CRED Fund is now available for investment by wealth advisors in Japan, catering to the increasing demand among investors for alternatives that provide stable returns and serve as a hedge against market volatility. This expansion underscores Zagga’s commitment to offering its innovative investment solutions to a broader audience.
According to the non-bank lender, this “significant milestone” will assist a growing cohort of Japanese investors seeking exposure to Australian real estate private credit for its income-generating, diversification, and defensive characteristics.
Real estate private debt can offer unique benefits, for both investors and borrowers. For income-seeking investors, the offer of attractive, reliable and risk-mitigated returns backed by a tangible, real property asset can be a compelling investment case.
The Federal Government is acutely aware that property prices are a simmering intergenerational issue and while ‘build more homes’ seems like a sensible solution, the reality is achieving this goal is more difficult than the campaign slogan sounds.
Private credit can avoid the volatility often seen in public markets for products such as bonds – which are extremely sensitive to interest rate movements and sentiment – instead, providing a predictable income stream based on the loan’s interest rate and duration.
Explore the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of Australian commercial real estate debt in this webcast featuring Zagga Director, Tom Cranfield.
Zagga has carved a niche in the finance industry by providing innovative lending solutions that resonate with today’s challenges. Tom will share insights into what makes Zagga stand out in the competitive finance landscape, discuss the current economic environment, and share a few ‘war stories’ from the field.
In what could turn out to be an unwelcome tension in the economy, the weak economy continues to underpin a lift in the unemployment rate, while the pace at which the rate of inflation is falling is slower than the RBA would like.
We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands, seas, and communities in which we provide our services. We would also like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, and the continuing cultural influence they have on Australia.
Zagga Market Pty Limited (Australian Credit Licence 490904) ACN 611 662 401 acts as the Servicer of loans acting on behalf of the credit provider, Zagga Investments Pty Limited (AFSL 492354) ACN 615 154 786, trustee of the Zagga Investments Lending Trust
All portfolio numbers quoted correct as at 30 October 2024.
*Average investor return across the active portfolio as at 30 October 2024.
**Target return is after expenses and any applicable management fees for the year ending 30 June 2024. OCR = Australian Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate.
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