Qualitas nominated for the Debt Firm of the Year Asia for the 2020 Global PERE Awards

We are excited to announce Qualitas Group has been nominated for the 2020 Global PERE Awards in the category of Debt Firm of the Year Asia. In a challenging environment, Qualitas […]

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Adviser Education: Qualitas launches CPD Income Series

Qualitas is pleased to launch the ‘On Demand CPD Income Series’, a new program designed to educate financial advisers on Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Debt, an underinvested asset class specifically designed […]

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MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas and GURNER™ announce major entry into multifamily housing sector

Australian Real Estate Fund Manager Qualitas and multi-billion-dollar developer GURNER™ have announced a partnership to enter the multi-family housing sector and the imminent launch of capital raising for a dedicated […]

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Livewire Fund Manager Q&A: The allure of Australia has just been enhanced

Livewire Fund Manager Q&A: Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas Group Managing Director & Co-Founder, discusses with Livewire the headwinds and tailwinds facing the Australian property market, explores the evolving post-pandemic trends and […]

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Carol Schwartz AO recognised with nation’s highest philanthropic honour

Congratulations to Carol Schwartz AO, one of Qualitas’ Advisory Board directors, esteemed philanthropist, business leader, advocate and commentator who has been recognised with the nation’s highest philanthropic honour, the ‘Leading Philanthropist’ […]

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Livewire article – Investing in CRE Debt: Choosing the right Manager makes all the difference

View the latest Qualitas Livewire article which talks about the three key due diligence criteria that a potential CRE debt investor should consider when choosing a quality manager. VIEW ARTICLE […]

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QRI Market and Portfolio Update – September quarter 2020

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) September 2020 quarter portfolio update is now available. You can view this latest update in the ASX Announcement. Hear from our Group Managing […]

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BondAdviser and IIR continues to recommend QRI

Qualitas is pleased to announce that the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has recently completed the 2020 rating review for BondAdviser and Independent Investment Research (IIR). This follows […]

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MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas injects $150m into Tim Gurner’s expansion plans

Luxury property developer GURNER™ continues to defy the property market, announcing a strategic agreement with Qualitas for an equity allocation of up to $150m as the developer confirms it is […]

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Livewire interview – Keeping your investment strategy in check

See Andrew Schwartz discuss 3 exit strategies he considers when issuing a loan, the influences of COVID-19, and why borrowers are more discerning about lenders. The full article can be […]

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Qualitas affirms its public commitment to sustainability

Qualitas has continued to pursue its sustainability initiatives despite the current global pandemic, becoming a member of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) this month. The firm’s new IGCC […]

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FEATURED IN: Livewire interview – What makes a good property these days?

Watch this Qualitas Livewire interview, in which Andrew Schwartz talks about why investors should shift their thinking around what makes a good property. The full article can be viewed here. […]

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FEATURED IN: Livewire interview – The state of play in commercial real estate

This is the first of a series of 3 videos from Livewire where Andrew will be discussing what makes a good property, how to keep your investment strategy in check […]

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Qualitas Chief Risk Officer Succession

Wednesday 22nd July 2020   We wish to advise of the retirement of Qualitas’ long-serving Chief Risk Officer, Gerd Mayer, which will take place at the end of July 2020. […]

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QRI June 2020 quarter portfolio and target return update

Wednesday 22nd July 2020     The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) June 2020 quarter portfolio update is now available, including a change to QRI’s target return. It is […]

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Looking beyond share market volatility

When unit prices don’t reflect reality   The longest bull market in history came to an end in March of this year, with COVID-related angst pushing share markets around the […]

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Property is a game of confidence

Andrew Schwartz, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Qualitas, shares his views and experience with Rob Langton, Managing Director of Development Ready, on the property market and how Qualitas is navigating […]

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Commercial Real Estate Debt: Bridging the Income Gap

Andrew Schwartz, Managing Director & Co-Founder of Qualitas Group, discusses how the Commercial Real Estate Debt asset class offers compelling benefits for investors seeking income, especially in times of dividend […]

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QRI completes Zenith rating review

Qualitas is pleased to announce that the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has completed the Zenith Investment Partners (Zenith) 2020 Listed Investment Sector Review on 2 June 2020, […]

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Liquidity remains and the cycle is turning: what’s next for Real Estate in the face of COVID-19?

By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director & Founder, Qualitas   As the first tentative signs of an easing of COVID-19 restrictions occur, it’s timely to look ahead and see how […]

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Qualitas continues to deploy capital in challenging times

Qualitas is pleased to announce that it continues to deploy its committed discretionary capital through the cycle to high quality assets and sponsors, reaching financial close this week on a […]

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Impacts of COVID-19 on QRI

As more investors become concerned about the impact of coronavirus, our special online presentation looks at the most recent performance of the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI). Presented by […]

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Message from the CEO

Dear investors, borrowers, partners and friends, Thank you to those who have reached out over the last few weeks. I have appreciated the communication and apologise for not responding to […]

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Qualitas Business Update – Covid-19

          Over the past few weeks, most of us around the world have seen our personal and professional lives completely upended by COVID-19. Indeed, the word […]

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How to achieve diversification in uncertain times

As the world grapples with the threat of the Coronavirus, financial markets have experienced significant volatility in recent weeks. Against this background, it’s timely to revisit the features of Commercial […]

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Covid-19 update

With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) around the world, including in Australia, we wanted to provide an update on the measures we at Qualitas are taking to minimise the […]

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What impact will COVID-19 have on the real estate sector?

By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director, Qualitas         As the Coronavirus fear grows its footprint, uncertainty is taking its toll on markets. As real estate investors, we […]

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MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas launches $1 billion BTR fund with CEFC cornerstone investment

Qualitas has today announced a new fund to finance the construction and management of energy efficient, low emissions build-to-rent (BTR) residential buildings. The fund is backed with a cornerstone investment […]

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