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Build to Rent (BTR) assets are large-scale, purpose-built rental housing buildings, where developers (instead of selling) retain ownership and receive returns in the form of rental yields. Rent may be set at market rate, or in the case of affordable housing, be discounted with government support. BTR is another mechanism aiming to alleviate the lingering and ever-increasing housing affordability crisis in Australia by increasing the supply of housing while facilitating access to affordable with the security of long-term tenure. In Australia, the BTR industry is in its early stages.

The Australian Government has opened stakeholder consultation for its proposal to establish a “Front Door for investors with major, transformational investment proposals”.

Responsible entities not only must submit their first annual report on their CIRMP by 28 September 2024, but will now face increased scrutiny and the possibility of an audit – with fines for non-compliance.