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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ASX ANNOUCEMENT: QRI Market and Portfolio Update – June quarter 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 […]
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 quarter 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 >
Farrelly Asset Backed Securities Feature
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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 […]
An emerging asset class: what’s driving the rise of alternative lenders?
Australia is witnessing a fundamental shift in the commercial real estate lending landscape in Australia, creating new opportunities for investors. As banks retreat from the property sector, alternative capital providers […]
Can you make money from real estate without buying it?
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 […]
Real Estate: is now a good time to invest?
There is no shortage of negative sentiment around the property sector at the moment, but that doesn’t mean investors should shun it entirely. In fact, we believe there are significant […]
Qualitas: fast-growing lender (IPE Real Assets Article)
Australian lender Qualitas Property Partners is helping overseas investors to diversify into the Australian markets In the past 12 months, as more global firms seek to establish a foothold in […]
Non-bank lenders grab an opportunity as banks scale back loans
Qualitas was featured in an article written by Richard Gluyas at The Australian focusing on the regulatory-driven transformation of the property development market. The article focused on the recent news […]
New $500m construction finance fund open for business, says Qualitas
Qualitas has raised $500 million of institutional capital, closing the first fund of a multi-billion construction finance programme. The fund furthers Qualitas’ rapidly expanding real estate debt strategy, providing a […]