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 […]
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 […]
VIDEO INSIGHTS: Real Estate Private Credit Update
In a higher-for-longer interest rate environment a consistent, disciplined investment approach is crucial to achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors. Mark Power provides an update on how our […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
VIDEO INSIGHTS: Real estate private credit update
In a recent update, our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power provides an overview of how our real estate private credit strategies are performing and explains our ongoing conviction in […]
VIDEO INSIGHTS: Competition in the real estate private credit market
Competition is tightening in the real estate private credit market with respect to the major banks and other private credit lenders. Discover how Qualitas is staying competitive amidst this […]
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 […]
FEATURED IN: SIAA – Unlocking Australia’s growing CRE private credit opportunity
For investors seeking income and diversification, commercial real estate (CRE) private credit could be an attractive investment opportunity to help you meet your goals. There has been significant growth in […]
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: InvestorDaily Uncut podcast
In the latest episode of the InvestorDaily Uncut podcast, our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power joins host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic to discuss real estate private credit, covering the market fundamentals, regulatory changes post […]
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 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 […]
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: 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 […]
VIDEO INSIGHTS: ASX:QRI Quarterly Update – September 2023
We are pleased to present the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) September 2023 Quarterly Update with our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power. Watch the video for an […]
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, […]
VIDEO INSIGHTS: CRE private credit investors and borrowers in focus
Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power recently sat down with our Global Head of Corporate Development, Kathleen Yeung to discuss the impact of interest rates and inflation for commercial […]
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 […]
VIDEO INSIGHTS: CRE Private Credit Market Update
In our latest Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Private Credit Market Update, Mark Power, Head of Income Credit discusses the impact of higher rates and heightened volatility on the market, the […]
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 […]
VIDEO INSIGHTS: What is QRI?
The democratisation of real estate private credit has provided access to smart investments made simple. Discover how you can access this once illiquid asset class on the QRI website. […]
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: ASX:QRI Quarterly Update – March 2023
The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) March 2023 quarterly update is now available. Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power provides an update on the portfolio and the key […]
FEATURED IN: SIAA Monthly Newsletter – Commercial Real Estate Credit: an overlooked investment solution?
Our Head of Income Credit, Mark Power recently featured in an article in the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA)’s monthly newsletter focussing on the fundamentals of commercial real estate (CRE) […]
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: 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 […]
FEATURED IN: Citywire Australia – Fixed income in focus
Mark Power, Head of Income Credit at Qualitas, recently featured in an article for Citywire Australia on the new reality of real estate factoring in inflation rates and ESG considerations. […]
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 […]
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 […]
FEATURED IN: IREI Podcast – The benefits of accessing private credit opportunities in Australia
Acting Head of Income Credit Funds, Mark Power, joins Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI) in their podcast series to discuss the benefits of real estate private credit in Australia, particularly […]
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: ASX:QRI Quarterly Update – September 2022
The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) September 2022 quarterly update is now available. You can view this latest update in the ASX announcement. WATCH PRESENTATION | Highlights […]
FEATURED IN: Bell Potter recognises the strength of CRE debt in current market
Bell Potter has released their latest Listed Investment Companies Weekly Report which highlights increasing institutional investment into commercial real estate (CRE) debt and the impact of rising interest rates on […]
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: ASX:QRI Quarterly Update – March 2022
The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) March 2022 quarterly update is now available. You can view this latest update in the ASX announcement. In this quarterly update, Andrew Schwartz […]
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 […]
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 […]
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: ASX:QRI Quarterly Update – December 2021
The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) December 2021 quarterly update is now available. You can view this latest update in the ASX announcement. In this quarterly update, Mark Fischer (Co-Founder […]
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
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 […]
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT: ASX:QRI Market and Portfolio Update – September quarter 2021
We are pleased to present the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) quarterly update for September 2021 to investors. You can view this latest update in the ASX announcement. […]
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: Accessing income through commercial real estate debt
September 2021 ASX: The Ideas Exchange Podcast As interest rates reach all-time lows, investors are actively searching for alternative investments that can provide them with a reliable and consistent income […]
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, […]
INSIGHTS: An alternative source of income
Where CRE debt fits in a defensive portfolio with an income focus The problem with bonds Times are tough for investors or advisers looking to add value through a […]
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 […]
FEATURED IN: The Inside Adviser – Resilience when it counts
COVID-19 has presented sudden and unexpected challenges for most asset classes. One of the lesser mentioned defensive assets is commercial real estate (CRE) debt. CRE debt has proven it’s strength […]
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 […]
ASX ANNOUCEMENT: QRI Market and Portfolio Update – March 2021
The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) March 2021 quarterly update is now available. You can view this latest update in the ASX Announcement. Mark Fischer (Global Head of Real […]
ASX ANNOUCEMENT: QRI Capital Raising – Successful completion of $54m placement
We are very pleased to announce the successful completion of a $54m private placement for our listed credit fund, the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI). The raise had […]
ASX ANNOUCEMENT: QRI Market and Portfolio Update – December 2020
We are pleased to present the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) quarterly update for December 2020 to investors. You can view this latest update in the ASX Announcement. Hear […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
One year on: reflections on the launch of QRI
On the anniversary of the listing of the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI), Tim Johansen, Managing Director, Global Head of Capital, reflects on the challenges and highlights of bringing […]
Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX:QRI) closes Entitlement Offer
11 October 2019 – The Investment Manager (Manager) of the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (Trust or QRI) announces that its 1-for-1 Accelerated Non-Renounceable Entitlement Offer (Entitlement Offer) has now closed raising […]
Why own when you can loan? An introduction to QRI
With interest rates at record lows, many investors are looking at new ways to generate income. Listed equities and real estate trusts are already popular, however, debt-based real estate investments […]
QRI announces $266 million Entitlement Offer
Offer to raise up to $266 million of new units to make further loan investments, increase liquidity in QRI for existing unitholders and diversify the unitholder base Pro-rata 1 for […]
Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) announces dividend reinvestment plan
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 25 July 2019 The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831) (Responsible Entity), part of Perpetual Limited, is the responsible entity for the Qualitas Real […]
Q&A with Tim Johansen: an update on QRI
The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) listed on the ASX on 27 November 2018. In this article, Tim Johansen, Managing Director, Capital & Debt, discusses the Fund’s performance since […]
Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) placement fully subscribed
20 June 2019: QRI Manager Pty Ltd (Manager), the manager of QRI, is pleased to announce that it has completed a placement of approximately $34.68m of funds to wholesale investors. […]
Anatomy of a Deal: an insight into our lending process
When Qualitas closes a transaction, it’s the culmination of many steps by a skilled team. As a specialist real estate financier, each investment we make is different, requiring a range […]
QRI receives Approved rating from Zenith
Qualitas is pleased to announce that the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) received an Approved rating from Zenith Investment Partners (Zenith) on 23 May 2019. Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ […]
What is the capital stack, and why does it matter for your investments?
When considering investments, returns are one factor but another is risk. What is the prospect of losing money if things don’t go to plan? This is one reason why investors […]
Telling the debt story in an equities world
By Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director & Co-founder, Qualitas Seeking to list a commercial real estate (CRE) debt fund in Australia was never going to be easy. As well as […]
House prices, returns and security: QRI investors’ common questions answered
Since launching the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI), we have been asked a number of questions about the fund, the asset class and market conditions. Given there are […]
Qualitas’ first ASX-listed investment trust hits the boards
Qualitas debuted its first listed investment trust on the ASX today, with the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund listing under the ticker code QRI. The trust aims to provide investors […]
Qualitas raises over $230m, closes real estate debt fund IPO
Media Release, Thursday 15 November, 2018: The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) raised more than $230 million, with the general offer closing at 5.00pm (AEDT) on Tuesday. The trust […]
The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund: video interview part 2
Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director at Qualitas, speaks to Professional Planner’s George Dagas about the Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund. Click here >
Emerging opportunities in CRE debt: video interview part 1
Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director at Qualitas, speaks to Professional Planner’s George Dagas about the emerging opportunities in the Australian commercial real estate (CRE) debt market. Click here >
Qualitas launches listed commercial real estate debt fund targeting 8% p.a. monthly income
Media Release, Sydney, 16 October 2018: Real estate investment manager Qualitas has announced the launch of a listed investment trust (Trust) that aims to provide investors with a target return […]