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VIDEO INSIGHTS: Australian CRE market update with Andrew Schwartz

The Australian residential sector offers compelling fundamentals: undersupply, rising rents and values, stabilising construction costs, and expanding project scale, all driving strong financing demand. In a series of videos, Andrew […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: Andrew Schwartz speaks at the AFR’s Property Summit

Our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, Andrew Schwartz recently sat down for a conversation with Cosima Marriner at The Australian Financial Review’s Property Summit held in Sydney. It […]

NEWS: Qualitas awarded Firm of the Year: Australia in 2023 PERE Awards

We’re thrilled to be recognised as Firm of the Year: Australia in the 2023 PERE Awards, the only awards dedicated to the global private real estate industry. We would like […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – The kind of property you’ll want to own as rates rise

Andrew Schwartz in part three of an Expert Insights interview with Livewire Markets, discusses the trend towards apartment living, why prices may not fall much compared to houses and what’s […]

Andrew Schwartz

Andrew is the Group Managing Director, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Qualitas. He has over 40 years’ experience in financial services with an extensive track record across real estate […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas and Greenpool Capital to Acquire 50% of Runaway Bay Shopping Centre

Qualitas Continues Retail Investment Strategy Through Partnership with Greenpool Capital to Acquire 50% of Runaway Bay Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast Qualitas, one of Australia’s leading alternative real estate […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire Interview – A new way to invest in sustainability

In the second video from Livewire, Qualitas Group Managing Director, Andrew Schwartz walks through the Qualitas investment process and outlines why private debt is a good place for ESG conscious […]

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’ […]

Watson’s Grove Apartments

Watson’s Grove Apartments, Epping NSW Watsons Grove brings 141 residential apartments to a quiet tree lined street in Epping.

Iconic Waterloo

Iconic Waterloo, Waterloo NSW A joint venture between developers Thirdi and Milligan Group, this is a high quality boutique development of 76 apartments in an area dominated by high-rise towers. […]

Keep an eye on foreign private property funding: Qualitas MD Andrew Schwartz

Financial Review by Su-Lin Tan The flood of foreign capital rushing into Australia to privately fund residential projects is welcome but must be watched, said Andrew Schwartz, the managing director […]

FEATURED IN: The Australian Financial Review -Capital gains tax hikes will put ‘substantial upward pressure’ on property prices

Any change to the existing environment permitting tax breaks on negative gearing or capital gains tax deductions on property investments would quickly push prices lower Andrew Schwartz said “We would […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas announces its first Sustainable Finance transaction

Qualitas (ASX: QAL), one of Australia’s leading alternative investment managers, is pleased to announce the successful closing of its inaugural sustainable fund finance transaction, incorporating a use of proceeds (UOP) […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas establishes European Office

Qualitas Limited (ASX:QAL) is pleased to announce the establishment of a real estate private credit platform in Europe. This is a key step in executing the growth strategy outlined in […]

FEATURED IN: PERE Credit – The structural case for Australian real estate private credit

In the latest issue of PERE Credit, Andrew Schwartz, our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, makes the case that Australia’s real estate private credit market is being shaped by more […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Jesse Curtis appointed as Head of Direct Real Estate, Australia

Appointment accelerates expansion of direct real estate platform, delivering on long-term growth at a compelling point in the cycle. Leading alternative investment manager Qualitas (ASX:QAL), has appointed Jesse Curtis as […]

INSIGHTS: The income play built for uncertain markets

By Mark Power, Head of Income Credit at Qualitas Rising interest rates. Persistent inflation. Growing uncertainty in global credit markets. For many investors, these signals point to increased risk. But […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: QRI Webinar Replay

Watch a replay of our Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) webinar featuring Mark Power, Head of Income Credit, where he provides an update on QRI and the broader private […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas strengthens Capital team across advised and private capital channels

Leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL), today announced the appointment of Jack Delaforce as a Director in its Advised Distribution team, further strengthening a capital […]

FEATURED IN: ausbiz – How Qualitas is responding to the housing crunch

Our Group Managing Director, Andrew Schwartz was interviewed by ausbiz’s Andrew Geoghegan following our first-half FY26 results briefing. In the interview Andrew outlines the drivers behind a strong period of […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas releases 1H26 results

Record 6-month deployment and strong FEF1 growth underpinned 1H26 earnings and support 2H26 momentum Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL), a leading Australian alternative investment manager, is pleased to present its financial […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: QRI Portfolio Update

With strong tailwinds in the Australian real estate private credit market, our credit funds continue to perform favourably – delivering regular monthly distributions at attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors*. Watch […]

NEWS: Qualitas Private Income Credit Fund now available on four wealth management platforms

We’re pleased to advise that the Qualitas Private Income Credit Fund is now available on four of Australia’s leading wealth management platforms: Netwealth, BT Panorama, HUB24 and Mason Stevens. […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: QRI Portfolio Update

Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power in a recent webinar provided an overview of the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) including a portfolio update, recent investments and our […]

INSIGHTS: The future of finance could be written by private credit not banks

Written by Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director, Co-Founder and CIO of Qualitas. If we get that balance right, private credit can protect inexperienced investors, empower professionals, and strengthen […]

FEATURED IN: ausbiz – Strong results for Qualitas amid private credit boom

Our Group Managing Director, Andrew Schwartz was interviewed by ausbiz’s Andrew Geoghegan following our results briefing, watch as he discusses our strong FY25 results and the significant runway ahead for […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas releases FY25 results

Record margin driven by strong growth in key funds management topline earnings Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) (Qualitas, or Company), a leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager, is pleased to […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Dr. Michael Kollo joins Qualitas as Chief AI Transformation Officer

Leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) announced today that Dr. Michael Kollo has joined the firm as Chief AI Transformation Officer, a newly created position […]

INSIGHTS: Green private credit

Green private credit could be key to unlocking improved sustainability in residential real estate Australia’s residential real estate sector is on the verge of a potentially transformative opportunity. A chronic […]

NEWS: Qualitas launches Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

We are proud to announce the launch of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This is our second RAP, representing a significant commitment in our journey toward reconciliation. Our vision […]

Andrew Fairley AM

Andrew is the independent Chair of the Qualitas Board, effective 1 November 2021. Prior to this role, he was an Independent Director of Qualitas Securities Pty Ltd, the trustee for […]

Bruce MacDiarmid

Bruce has over 30 years of experience in financial services, working for several major investment banks and most recently as Chairman of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, Australia & New […]

Insights: Private lending: When credit and real estate cycles diverge

Written by Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director, Co-Founder and CIO of Qualitas. Australia is at a stage where the real estate and credit markets appear to be moving in […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – Qualitas’ disciplined approach to real estate private credit continues to deliver for investors

Since listing on the ASX over six years ago, the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) has grown significantly as investors continue to realise the benefits of investing in Australia’s […]

NEWS: $218m raised in QRI Entitlement Offer, Shortfall Offer and Wholesale Placement

The success of the recent $218m raised for the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) demonstrates the ongoing demand for Australian real estate private credit and investor’s conviction in Qualitas […]

FEATURED IN: ausbiz – Qualitas eyeing further growth three years after its IPO

Today on ausbiz our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, Andrew Schwartz joined Juliette Saly to discuss Qualitas’ journey since listing on the ASX three years ago as well as the […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas releases 1H25 results

RECORD FIRST HALF DEPLOYMENT UNDERPINS GROWTH FOR FY25 Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) (Qualitas, or Company), a leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager, is pleased to present its financial […]

Meet the Specialists: Luke Ryan

Meet Luke Ryan, an associate director in the Client Services team in our latest Meet the Specialists video. Watch as he shares what his day-to-day looks like, his approach to […]

Berrick Wilson

Berrick has over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, with expertise in complex real estate transactions as well as a background in development management, asset management and […]

Real Expertise: Why the residential sector continues to be a priority for Qualitas

The acute need for housing continues to support returns for real estate private credit, particularly in the residential sector. Watch our latest Real Expertise video with Mark Power to better […]

NEWS: ASX:QRI $40m raised in Wholesale Placement

We’re pleased to announce $40m was raised in the recent Wholesale Placement for the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI), which brings the total fund size to $754m. With increasing […]

Real Expertise: Improving availability and affordability of housing in Australia

In the current elevated interest rate environment, real estate private credit continues to perform well for investors in the asset class. On the downside, this environment can thwart supply and […]

FEATURED IN: The Rules of Investing Podcast

Australian house prices have soared 17x since 1981. Where will they go in 2025? Andrew Schwartz joined Hans Lee on the latest episode of Livewire’s The Rules of […]

NEWS: Lonsec upgrades QRI to ‘Recommended’

Independent investment ratings firm Lonsec has published its latest research report on the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI), upgrading the rating to ‘Recommended’ – the second highest rating offered […]

FEATURED IN: ausbiz – Small Caps, Big Ideas

As part of the ausbiz Small Caps, Big Ideas series, Angus Wright from Tribeca Investment Partners shared his investment thesis for Qualitas (ASX:QAL). Our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, Andrew […]

INSIGHTS: Before we over-regulate private credit, let’s understand it

Written by Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director, Co-Founder and CIO of Qualitas. In the lively discussion about the role of private credit in the Australian economy, all arguments eventually […]

FEATURED IN: EQUITY Magazine – Are alternatives or private markets in consideration for your portfolio or SMSF?

By Ian Irvine, Chief Executive Officer at the Listed Investment Companies and Trust Association. As part of the work I do for the Listed Investment Companies and Trusts Association […]

Darren Steinberg

Darren has over 30 years’ experience in the property and funds management industry with an extensive background in property investment and development. Darren is a Fellow of the Australian Institute […]

Meet the Specialists: Henry Vuu

In our first Meet the Specialists video we feature one of our initial employees, Henry Vuu, who is now Co-Head of Real Estate Equity, Australia. Watch as Henry shares […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Appointment of non-executive director

Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) (Qualitas, or Company), a leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Darren Steinberg to the Board of Qualitas […]

FEATURED IN: ausbiz interview – Quality FUM growth for Qualitas

Following our results briefing today, Andrew Schwartz, our Group Managing Director spoke with ausbiz about the company’s FY24 results, with record growth in capital raising and deployment delivered in […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas releases FY24 financial results

RECORD CAPITAL INFLOW AND DEPLOYMENT TRANSLATE INTO HIGHER RECURRING EARNINGS AND MARGINS Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) (Qualitas, or Company), a leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager, is pleased […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: Real Estate Private Credit – Year in Review

The past year for real estate private credit has been defined by a higher-for-longer interest rate environment which has resulted in increased demand from all investor types as they […]

INSIGHTS: The Need for Sustainable Residential Buildings

Recently we hosted a roundtable lunch with industry experts in ESG, sustainability and investment management and one theme was clear – as Australia’s population continues to grow, there’s a need […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Berrick Wilson joins Qualitas as Co-Head of Real Estate Equity, Australia

Leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) announced today that Berrick Wilson has joined the firm as Co-Head of Real Estate Equity, Australia. Mr Wilson will […]

FEATURED IN: The Astute Investor podcast

Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder was a guest on the latest episode of LGT Crestone’s The Astute Investor podcast, where he shared his insights from four decades of […]

FEATURED IN: ausbiz interview – why investors favour private credit over listed real estate

Australia’s real estate private credit market has grown substantially since the global financial crisis due to regulatory changes which required banks to adopt more conservative lending practices, resulting in a […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – From GFC to almost $9 billion: How Qualitas is helping shape real estate investment

Andrew Schwartz, our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder has experienced multiple cycles over 40 years of working in the property industry and 16 years at Qualitas. Watch a recent Views […]

Michelle Christou

Michelle leads our People and Culture strategy and is responsible for the human resources (HR) strategy from organisation design, reward and talent strategy across the employee life cycle. Michelle has […]

FEATURED IN: ausbiz interview – dynamics of demand for Australian private credit

There’s been increasing interest into private credit from institutional investors globally and Australia is no exception. With last week’s announcements of a $550m mandate from a North American institutional […]

NEWS: ASX:QRI $36.9m raised in Wholesale Placement

We’re thrilled to announce $36.9m was raised in the recent Wholesale Placement for the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI). Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power said: “The […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Up to A$300m of additional commitments from ADIA

Qualitas announces up to A$300m of additional commitments from ADIA; conditions met to exercise options to acquire 8.96% of Qualitas’ issued equity on a fully diluted basis1 Key Highlights […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: A$550m credit mandate from a new global institutional investor based in North America

Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) (Qualitas, or Company), a leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager, is pleased to announce that it has secured its first commitment from a North American-based […]

NEWS: Qualitas builds its defensive and inflation resilient strategy

At Qualitas, we are focused on finding deep relative value through market cycles, including building a defensive inflation responsive portfolio which seeks to provide income to investors through our Equity […]

SPEAKING AT: Qualitas presents at ASX CEO Connect

Watch Andrew Schwartz’s recent presentation as part of ASX CEO Connect on Qualitas Limited (ASX:QAL), covering our focus on private credit to achieve significant scale, as the […]

NEWS: ASX:QRI Unit Purchase Plan

We’re pleased to announce the opportunity for Eligible Unitholders (as defined in the Unit Purchase Plan ASX Announcement) to participate in the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) Unit Purchase Plan […]

NEWS: Qualitas ranks #1 in Australia – PERE RED 50

Qualitas is thrilled to be in the #1 position in Australia in the PERE Real Estate Debt 50 (RED 50) 2024 for real estate debt capital raising! The RED 50 […]

SPEAKING AT: Portfolio Construction Forum Markets Summit 2024 on the acute need for housing

At the Portfolio Construction Forum Markets Summit 2024, our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power discussed the massive disconnect between demand and supply in Australia’s housing market. With residential vacancy […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – Why does Australia have a chronic need for housing?

Real estate private credit is a specialised asset class that requires a specialist investment manager with deep expertise and a core focus on risk management. It’s historically exclusively been […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – Why this investment space challenges the risk-return equation

Mark Power, our Head of Income Credit in an interview with Livewire Markets delved into aspects of real estate private credit that he believes the market hasn’t yet fully […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – This Australian investment space is surging – and global investors have taken note

Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power, recently sat down with Sara Allen from Livewire Markets to discuss the allure of the Australian real estate private credit market for global investors and something we are […]

Jeremy Fyfe

Jeremy has over 18 years’ experience across real estate debt and equity, with deep expertise in deal structuring, credit analysis and transaction execution. As Head of Real Estate Credit Investments, […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – Why the great Australian love affair with residential property is far from over

In an interview with Livewire Markets, Mark Power, our Head of Income Credit makes it clear that real estate private credit loans are not just one type of loan. Watch […]

FEATURED IN: PERE – Bridging the growing debt gap

During the pandemic immigration was halted and while we anticipated a backlog of people migrating into the country, we didn’t appreciate the enormity of this. Over 1.2 million […]

FEATURED IN: PERE – Need for housing supports strong returns

Andrew Schwartz, our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder in an interview with PERE reflected on the firm’s growth, challenges and success over the past year which attributed to being awarded […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas releases 1H24 financial results

QUALITAS DELIVERS STRONG INTERIM RESULTS AND IS WELL-POSITIONED FOR FUTURE GROWTH Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) (Qualitas, or Company), a leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager, is pleased to […]

FEATURED IN: The Australian – Now’s the time to get your house in order

By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Qualitas Limited For property investors, the best time to sell is right at the peak. That’s a feat […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: Celebrating 5 Years of QRI

We’re thrilled to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI), our flagship listed commercial real estate (CRE) private credit fund! CRE private credit is a […]

FEATURED IN: The Australian – Hit pause on migration as nation overtrades into housing spiral

By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Qualitas Limited In the corporate world, it’s known as overtrading and it happens when an otherwise successful business […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire: Are we at the start of the next property cycle?

We’re heavily invested in residential commercial real estate across all our funds and for a very good reason. We’re experiencing a market dynamic characterised by low residential vacancies and […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – Qualitas sees green shoots in construction financing after pandemic challenge

Our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, Andrew Schwartz recently sat down with Livewire as part of their Expert Insights series to discuss the outlook on construction financing and how the sector could be […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – Why a shortage of debt capital means massive opportunity for investors

The demand for capital for commercial real estate is outpacing the supply into the sector, making it difficult for traditional financiers to keep up. In times such as these, experienced […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – The asset class ready to ride Australia’s burgeoning population

Looking for an alternative to shares and traditional fixed income and direct property investments? Diversify your portfolio and meet more of your goals by investing in the growing opportunities of […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: Qualitas presents at the ASX CEO Connect Conference

Our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, Andrew Schwartz recently presented as part of the ASX CEO Connect event series on our listed entity Qualitas Limited (ASX:QAL) and our listed fund, […]

NEWS: QRI enters ASX300 & ASX300 A-REIT indices

We are pleased to advise that S&P Dow Jones Indices have announced that the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) will enter the ASX300 and ASX300 A-REIT indices effective on […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas releases FY23 financial results

Qualitas delivers increasing quality of earnings and operational efficiency underpinned by substantial FUM and deployment growth Important Note: The information in this announcement and accompanying presentation is based […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas secures additional A$700m commitment from ADIA and options conditions met

Key Highlights Qualitas secures additional A$700 million from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for the existing Qualitas Diversified Credit Investments (QDCI) The additional commitment […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas secures additional A$750m private credit commitment

Key Highlights Qualitas secures additional A$750 million commitment from an institutional investor for the existing Qualitas Construction Debt Fund II (Fund) bringing total committed funds under management (FUM)1 to […]

NEWS: Qualitas launches first Reconciliation Action Plan

We are proud to launch Qualitas’ first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our Reflect RAP marks the beginning of our journey to create meaningful change, putting our words to action to […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – The housing supply and demand imbalance… and how to play it

As part of Livewire’s Income Series, Mark Power, our Head of Income Credit sat down with Christopher Conway to discuss the current commercial real estate (CRE) supply/demand imbalance, the CRE […]

VIDEO INSIGHTS: The Emergence of Real Estate Private Credit – Bell Potter VOICES Conference

Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power recently presented at the Bell Potter VOICES Conference on the emergence of real estate private credit to a now enormous addressable market and […]

Video Insights: What is a MREIT?

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) was last year classified by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as a Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trust (MREIT), making it the only listed fund […]

Brian Delaney

Brian has had over 35 years’ experience in the funds management industry holding senior roles globally. Brian is the Chair of Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL) and has previously held […]

Ian Woods

Dr Woods has over 20 years’ experience in responsible investing industry. This includes 19 years leading AMP Capital’s ESG Research team, managing some of Australia’s largest ethical and responsible funds […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Dr Ian Woods to join Qualitas ESG Advisory Group

Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) one of the leading alternative real estate investment managers in Australia, has announced the appointment of Dr Ian Woods to the Qualitas ESG Advisory Group. Dr […]

NEWS: Qualitas top fundraisers at Property Industry Foundation’s Steps for Homeless Youth

We were proud to support the Property Industry Foundation’s Steps for Homeless Youth event this year at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne. Youth homelessness affects 44,000 young Australians and is […]

Fiona Reynolds

Fiona has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services, pension/superannuation, and sustainability sector, where she was most recently the CEO of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for over […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – The property investor turning macro headwinds into tailwinds

Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power was recently featured in a Livewire Fund Manager Q&A which covered the appeal of private credit, why borrowers choose alternative financiers over traditional […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas announces A$1 billion credit mandate with global institutional investor

Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) (Qualitas or Company), a leading Australian alternative real estate investment manager, has entered into a mandate with a global institutional investor that provides for up to […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – This asset class is growing fast and Qualitas has your entry ticket

Andrew Schwartz in part three of a recent Expert Insights interview with Livewire Markets, reflects upon the listing of the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) in 2018 and why […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – If there is a major property deal happening in Australia, this company knows about it

In part two of his Expert Insights interview, Andrew Schwartz delves into what makes Qualitas a unique and dominant player in the Australian commercial real estate market. Find out what […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – Not all property is created equal

Andrew Schwartz recently sat down with Livewire Markets for their Expert Insights series to discuss his views on the current macroeconomic environment, how commercial real estate credit can provide shelter […]

MEDIA RELEASE: QRI added to All Ords; becomes the only listed fund in Australia classified MREIT

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) which listed in 2018 has been added to the ASX All Ordinaries Index and has been classified by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas reports strong FUM growth and capital deployment; positioned for further growth in FY23

Important Note: The information in this announcement and accompanying presentation is based on the General Purpose Statutory accounts for half year ended December 2022 and comparatives from Special Purpose Statutory […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Fiona Reynolds to Chair Qualitas ESG Advisory Group

Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) one of Australia’s leading alternative real estate investment managers, has announced the appointment of Fiona Reynolds as Chair of the Qualitas ESG Advisory Group. Ms […]

FEATURED IN: The Australian – Volatile markets drive opportunities for experienced property players

By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder at Qualitas Until this past year, it had been one-way traffic for interest rates since the global financial crisis. That made it […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: ASX:QRI Quarterly Update – December 2022

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) December 2022 quarterly update is now available. You can view the latest QRI portfolio update in the ASX announcement. In the quarterly update, […]

NEWS: BondAdviser upgrades QRI to Recommended

We’re pleased to announce that the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) has received an upgraded rating from BondAdviser to ‘Recommended’. BondAdviser highlighted: “QRI’s portfolio risk management has been enhanced […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas appoints Mark Power to newly created role, Head of Income Credit

Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) one of Australia’s leading alternative real estate investment managers, has announced a newly created position within its investment team, the Head of Income Credit, and the […]

INSIGHTS: Three commercial real estate credit facts worth knowing now

Commercial real estate (CRE) credit has a range of unique characteristics that can help investors reap the multifaceted benefits of capital security, regular income and portfolio diversification, just to […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – The hidden Australian market ideal for recessionary periods

In part two of a recent Expert Insights interview with Livewire Markets, Andrew Schwartz discusses the property market, but not as you know it. The commercial real estate (CRE) debt market is […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire – The inflation hedge hiding in plain sight

Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder at Qualitas, recently sat down with Livewire Markets as part of their Expert Insights series to discuss the macro environment and outlook for […]

FEATURED IN: The Australian – Take a long-term view on the cycle

High rates may create a feedback loop but will not kill apartment building By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder at Qualitas Brace yourself. In 1970, the median price […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas secures new A$440m commitment from global institutional investor

Key Points Qualitas secures new A$440 million commitment from a global institutional investor for the Qualitas Construction Debt Fund II Committed funds under management (FUM) increases to A$5.33 billion, representing: […]

FEATURED IN: Ethical Partners – Good Investing Podcast

Qualitas Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, Andrew Schwartz recently sat down with Matt Nacard, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Ethical Partners Funds Management as part of their Good Investing […]

INSIGHTS: Flat out – why apartments are a good bet in the current climate

By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder From the CBDs to the outer suburbs, evidence that Australians are abandoning the dream of a quarter acre block for apartment living […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas exceeds prospectus and consistent with FY22 Guidance, signals further growth in FY23

Important Note: The information in this announcement and accompanying presentation is based on the aggregated special purpose financial statements of Qualitas Limited, Qualitas Property Partners Pty Ltd and Qualitas Investments […]

FEATURED IN: The asset class with first dibs on rising rates

In a recent Livewire interview, Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder of Qualitas discusses how commercial real estate private credit may have the potential to provide shelter amid rising […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: ASX:QRI Quarterly Update – June 2022

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) June 2022 quarterly update is now available. You can view this latest update in the ASX announcement. WATCH PRESENTATION | Highlights […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas secures A$700 million mandate and grants options to ADIA

Key points Qualitas secures commitments from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for a mandate to invest A$700 million on behalf of a new fully […]

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: Qualitas announces changes to the Executive Leadership team

Key points Appointment of Tim Johansen as Global Head of Investment and Funds Risk continuing his 11 year tenure as a senior executive of Qualitas Appointment of Dean Winterton as […]

FEATURED IN: Construction industry collapses are caused by the wrong builder, not the wrong contract

Written by Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder – as featured in The Australian (subscription required) – 14 July 2022. Covid and its associated lockdowns and supply chain […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas provides senior debt land facility to LOGOS Group

Melbourne – On behalf of the Qualitas funds we are pleased to announce a senior debt land facility to LOGOS Group, a leading Asia-Pacific logistics specialist, for an industrial site […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Amanda Lambert joins Qualitas to bolster growth in wholesale adviser business

Melbourne – Qualitas, one of Australia’s largest alternative real estate investment managers has appointed Amanda Lambert in the role of Director, Wholesale Advisor Distribution. Lambert’s responsibilities include overseeing the Qualitas […]

MARKET INSIGHTS: With rates continuing to rise, CRE debt continues to perform

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) this week made the decision to raise the official cash rate from 0.35 per cent to 0.85 per cent. The decision follows the recent […]

INSIGHTS: In an uncertain inflationary environment, is private credit the place to be?

For most the past decade, as interest rates globally wallowed near zero and inflation was best described as benign, investors have been on a relentless pursuit for yield. And as […]

INSIGHTS: Across the property industry, sustainability and success go hand in hand

If you’ve got a diverse workforce, like Qualitas, there are few things everyone in your organisation will agree on. Music, food, holiday destinations – we’ve all got different tastes. But […]

FEATURED IN: ‘The Roundtable – Build to Rent’

Hear from our Global Head of Real Estate and Co-Founder Mark Fischer, along with other industry experts as they share their views on the growth of the Build-to-Rent market in […]

INSIGHTS: To combat inflation you need foreign workers – and somewhere to house them

You know the outlook for the Australian economy is volatile and unpredictable when forecasts for the next rise in interest rates are changing by the week. As recently as last […]

FEATURED IN: Why construction development is set to rise and how you can benefit

In a recent Livewire interview, Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder of Qualitas shared his views on which property sectors could benefit from rising inflation and how Qualitas is […]

FEATURED IN: Qualitas showing off its growth since IPO

Watch an interview with Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder of Qualitas on ausbiz covering over HY22 results and growth since IPO. He also discusses the benefits of interest rate increases […]

FEATURED IN: Next apartment development cycle has already begun: Qualitas

Our Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, Andrew Schwartz was featured in the AFR Weekend discussing highlights from our HY22 results and what’s driving the commercial real estate residential sector. Read article here […]

INSIGHTS: CRE debt continues to perform during periods of rising rates

With our long period of near-zero interest rates seemingly at an end, every investor’s attention turns to the balance of their portfolio. Conventional wisdom is that now is the time […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas Continues Sydney Investments

Melbourne – Qualitas, one of Australia’s leading alternative real estate investment managers, and First Quadrant Properties have entered a joint venture for the development of an infill site in the […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas Lists on ASX After Successful $335m IPO

Qualitas Limited (QAL or Qualitas) is pleased to announce that it will list today on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ‘QAL’ following the successful completion of its […]

FEATURED IN: Switzer Income Conference

Watch Yin-Peng Chiew, Director of Strategy at Qualitas Group, talk about the benefits of commercial real estate (CRE) at the Switzer Income Conference. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas launches IPO with $735 million market capitalisation

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES Qualitas Limited, the proposed ultimate holding company of the Qualitas Group (Qualitas or Company), one of Australia’s leading alternative real estate investment managers, […]

MEDIA RELEASE: GURNER™ & Qualitas Successfully Close Upsized Raise of $1.2bn for BTR Platform

GURNER™ & Qualitas Successfully Close Upsized Raise of $1.2bn for Build-to-Rent Platform Prolific developer GURNER™ and one of Australia’s pre-eminent alternative real estate investment managers Qualitas have confirmed the successful […]

Brian Delaney

JoAnne Stephenson

JoAnne has extensive experience spanning over 25 years across a range of industries. JoAnne was previously a senior client partner in the Advisory division at KPMG and has key strengths […]

Mary Ploughman

Mary has more than 30 years’ experience in leadership, financial services, structured finance, securitisation, capital markets, governance and risk management across a range of financial services institution, infrastructure and not […]

Andrew Fairley AM

Andrew is the independent Chair of the Qualitas Board, effective 1 November 2021. Prior to this role, he was an Independent Director of Qualitas Securities Pty Ltd, the trustee for […]

Kate Stokes

Prior to joining us, Kate was Head of Marketing and Communications for International Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), based in London, relocating from Melbourne where she held the role of […]

Mark Power

Mark is Head of Income Credit, with responsibility for both the investment outcomes and growth of our income credit business and investment strategies. He joined the firm in 2017 and […]

Henry Vuu

Henry has over 16 years’ real estate finance experience across the capital structure and multiple jurisdictions. As Head of our Total Return Equity Strategies, Henry leads the management and strategic […]

Rohan Davis

As Head of Origination, Rohan’s focus is on transaction origination and the relationship management of our key investors. Prior to joining Qualitas, he was the founder and head of Ashe […]

Philip Dowman

As Chief Financial Officer and member of the Finance and Audit Committee, Philip’s role is to provide the operational platform and financing to support our expanding mandates. Previously, Philip was […]

FEATURED IN: A $400Bn CRE debt market with huge growth ahead

In a recent Livewire interview, Andrew Schwartz, Co-Founder and Group Managing Director of Qualitas shared his view on the Australian commercial real estate debt market and where he believes the […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas refreshes Advisory Board with new appointments

Qualitas Group, one of Australia’s leading alternative real estate investment managers, is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced company directors Mary Ploughman and JoAnne Stephenson as independent non-executive members […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) Entitlement Offer raises $171.6 million

We are pleased to announce that QRI’s Entitlement Offer and Shortfall Offer has now closed and raised $171.6m of new capital bringing QRI to c$600m – making it the 4th […]

FEATURED IN: Private Credit in Real Estate

In a recent Sector Insights video with Dugald Higgins, head of Real Assets and Listed Strategies at Zenith Investment Partners, our Group Managing Director Andrew Schwartz explored private credit in […]

FEATURED IN: BondAdviser Interview Series: CRE lending market

Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director at Qualitas speaks to Bond Adviser Managing Director, Nicholas Yaxley on the commercial real estate lending market in Australia. Andrew discusses the evolution of the […]

SPEAKING AT: Switzer Investor Conference

Watch Yin-Peng Chiew, Director of Strategy at Qualitas Group, talk about the benefits of commercial real estate (CRE) at the Switzer Investor Conference. WATCH PRESENTATION HERE

FEATURED IN: The Australian Investors Podcast

Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas Group Managing Director, recently spoke with Owen Rask on The Australian Investors Podcast about income investing in property debt. Andrew shares lessons learned from the ’87 crash, […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire Fund in Focus – A reliable income opportunity whose time has come

Nick Bullick, Portfolio Manager for the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) was recently featured in a Livewire ‘Fund in Focus’ video. Watch the video to hear Nick discuss the […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Glenvill Developments and Qualitas Partner to Deliver Bellfield, a New Community in Melbourne’s Inner North

Glenvill Developments in partnership with Qualitas is proud to have been selected by Banyule City Council to develop the $220 million former Banksia La Trobe Secondary College site. Selected for […]

INSIGHTS: Can you invest in property without investing in property?

Buying property isn’t the only way to gain exposure. In fact, real estate debt can provide strong returns and capital preservation for investors, regardless of property price movements. There’s no […]

ASX ANNOUCEMENT: ASX:QRI Market and Portfolio Update – June 2021

We are pleased to present the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) quarterly update for June 2021 to investors. You can view this latest update in the ASX Announcement. Nick […]

FEATURED IN: Livewire Interview – Taking a macro perspective on property

This is the first of two videos with Livewire featuring Qualitas Group Managing Director, Andrew Schwartz. Watch the video to hear Andrew share his strategy in the property market with […]

MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas Build-to-Rent Impact Debt Fund Delivering Brisbane’s First High-Density Sustainable Build-to-Rent Development

First dedicated sustainable investment fund in the Build-to-Rent market First debt fund to elevate sustainability into its investment criteria Qualitas $1 billion Build-to-Rent Impact Debt Fund (QBIF) announces its first […]