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Our FY24 results
Our FY24 numbers are in and we are incredibly proud of the result delivered through much hard work by our exceptional team across five locations and the support of our investor and borrower clients.
Our FY24 numbers are in and we are incredibly proud of the result delivered through much hard work by our exceptional team across five locations and the support of our investor and borrower clients.
The broad economic themes that kicked off 2024 remain in place, with economic weakness, unemployment moving higher and inflation set to fall to the RBA’s 2 to 3 per cent target.
Explore private debt investments as a stable and credible alternative to traditional methods. Learn how to access investment opportunities in commercial real estate debt, understand risks, and potentially boost your portfolio returns. Contact Zagga to discuss your options.
Recently returned from a trip to a number of SE Asian countries, Zagga CEO & Co-Founder, Alan Greenstein, shares his thoughts on the increasing appeal of Australian real estate private credit among family offices in the Asia-Pacific region amidst global economic shifts and how this alternative asset class can be an attractive option for both foreign and local investors.
Australian investors seeking alternative investments? Explore active vs. passive investment strategies and discover why real estate private credit fund might be worth considering.
The Vue le Pont development is a multi-level building designed to the highest standard, with views of Sydney Harbour, the bridge, and the city. It is expected to garner appeal from locals, expats, and high-net-worth international buyers, who are looking for ‘lock-up & leave’ right-sized product situated within the local neighbourhood.
The Australian private credit asset class has become increasingly popular among investors, so it’s no surprise that the number of investment managers in this space has grown to meet the demand. One of the appealing aspects of debt-based investments is the ability to provide capital protection by holding a registered mortgage security over a real asset.
The past month was dominated by news of weaker economic growth, a still fragile labour market and an upward blip in inflation. There was no surprise when RBA left interest rates steady at 4.35 per cent after its June meeting, meaning there has been no policy change since the last rate hike in November 2023.
We have grown from an idea into an independent alternative investment manager focused on commercial real estate debt. Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities available to us, and our ability to originate secured investments, underpinned by high-quality commercial real estate assets, with strong, credible counterparties, offering consistent returns.
Learn how alternative investments like commercial real estate debt can complement traditional portfolios for less volatility and more reliable income
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The Australian property market continues to deliver stable results in most jurisdictions despite the higher cost of living currently being experienced by many Australians… The construction sector remains tight with pressure on supply-chains relating to materials and labour evident, however we are seeing trends suggesting we are at, or very close to, the top of the price-hiking cycle.
SMSF investors can access private credit opportunities through the Zagga CRED fund, which is a unitised version of the Zagga Feeder Fund. The underlying investments for the offering are high-quality, mortgaged-secured loans in the commercial real estate sector.
Markets are volatile. Weak economic conditions and falling inflation has rekindled expectations of interest rates cuts in Australia and much of the industrialised world in coming months… The next readings on inflation and unemployment will be critical in the timing of those cuts.
Debt is one of the most fundamental layers of the commercial real estate capital stack. Explore the nuances of the different layers of debt and equity to understand the important role of debt in the overall capital stack.
Debt is one of the most fundamental elements of the commercial real estate capital stack. Explore the nuances of the different layers of debt to understand the role it plays in the overall capital stack.
Australia is still in the midst of a housing crisis. House prices have risen for 15 consecutive months. Rents are soaring. Demand is outstripping supply. Alan Greenstein talks to Sean about the potential for private credit to make a difference to the housing crisis.
The Australian economy has continued to track at a low growth rate with inflation continuing to ease. As a result of these trends, the RBA has moved to a clear neutral bias dropping the ‘next move is likely to be up’ comments at its March meeting.
NSW continues to grapple with a significant housing shortage. Economic forecasts project a substantial increase in population over the next five years, further exacerbating the current housing situation… Looking forward, we remain buoyed by the market opportunity for us to fund many future projects.
Explore commercial real estate debt funds – an alternative investment option that can provide regular income and capital preservation benefits, all secured by Australian real estate. Invest via a real estate debt income fund for professional management and diversification benefits. A credible alternative for income-seeking investors.
As we step into the second quarter of 2024, it’s imperative to reflect on the economic landscape that shaped the preceding months. In Australia, the first quarter of 2024 was marked by a blend of optimism and caution, as various sectors navigated through both challenges and opportunities. Among the focal points of discussion was the state of commercial real estate debt (CRED), a critical component influencing the overall economic outlook.
Sick of riding the ups and downs of the sharemarkets? Explore alternative asset classes for stable, risk-adjusted returns, diversification and capital preservation. Learn about private credit, alternative real estate investing and more.
The Zagga Investments Lending Trust rated 4-star, SUPERIOR rating for fourth year running.
While there remain reason to be cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the economy later in 2024, the RBA needs confirmation that inflation is tracking towards the mid-point of its 2 to 3 per cent before moving to cut rates. This is likely to come the next quarter or two as the current sluggish growth dampens the pricing power of business and with that inflation is driven lower.
Discover the strategic significance of alternative investments in achieving a truly diversified portfolio. Explore the key benefits and challenges of diversification, and learn how incorporating alternative assets can enhance your risk-adjusted returns.
Current economic, real estate and investment trends driving the discussions at the PERE Asia Conference underscore the promising outlook for investors in private credit. The appealing fundamentals of Australia, coupled with the preference for fixed income strategies and low volatility, highlight the need for private credit to be a key component of every investor’s portfolio.
We recently shared news that our very own, Frank Hageali, Zagga’s Director, Property & Risk, has been appointed a member of the Property Council of Australia’s NSW Precincts Committee. As part of this new appointment, we asked Frank to share insights on the topics dominating media headlines: housing challenges, affordability issues, construction challenges and effects of inflation.
As risk-averse banks pull back from lending, a significant opportunity is rising for developers and investors.
Over the past four years since COVID, alternative investing has undergone a noteworthy expansion, particularly within private portfolios. This blog aims to delve into the democratisation of access for investors and the evolving role of alternative assets in diversified portfolios.
There are reasons to expect a better second half of 2024 for the economy: Income tax cuts will take effect from 1 July 2024, the prospect for interest rate cuts, rising real wages and a positive wealth effect for households from housing and the strength in the stock market.
As we approach the end of the interest rate rising cycle, we are seeing various indicators stabilise, including building materials, supplies, and stock. This is a positive sign that the market is adjusting, and we are closely monitoring these trends.
For Zagga, the year has begun, much like it ended, with a spate of activity. It was very pleasing, during the final quarter of 2023, to see several extended loans discharging, offering an opportunity for investors to re-cycle their money into fresher opportunities. We look forward to this trend continuing through 2024, as the industry implements solves for the various factors that caused these delays.
Cost pressures, labour costs and the interest rate hiking cycle have been headwinds to the sector in 2023. For 2024, with cost pressures easing and the labour market problems abating, the sector is poised for a stronger 2024 and 2025.
“It’s going to be a tough first half of 2024, I think, for the economy. But when we get to the second half, the tax cuts that we’re hearing so much about, will come through. If we get interest rate cuts and inflations under control, then the second half of 2024 will be a better year for the economy. And we could even have a pretty strong outlook for 2025.”
In today’s multifaceted investment landscape, sophisticated investors are seeking alternative investment opportunities which provide a more attractive return for risk proposition with lower volatility than what is currently available in the public markets.
2023 ended with a clear and marked slowdown… The key issues early in 2024 will be the extent of the fall in inflation – if it falls earlier and more aggressively than the RBA is currently forecasting, the start of the interest rate cutting cycle will be brought forward to the first half of the year.
At Zagga, we are pleased to have successfully navigated the turbulent waters of the past 12 months… We close 2023 with a sense that economic and market conditions overall will start to improve, with some sunlight now peeking through the clouds… We look forward to the continued support of all of our stakeholders as we sail into 2024. We are ready for whatever the conditions might be.
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House prices continue to rise at a solid pace with the strong demand / weak supply dynamics still at play… but the largest cities continue to register large price increases. Since the low point early in 2023, house prices have risen 8 per cent to be at a new record high. Importantly, auction clearance rates have turned down from the mid 2023 peak, while at the same time new listings of properties for sale are rising as sellers take advantage of what are positive issues for them to list their property.
In the second part of this series ‘Demystifying Private Debt: Separating Fact from Fiction”, we aim to debunk common myths and provide clarity, drawing from our team’s combined experience in credit, property, private debt and investment management.
Following a spate of builders collapsing, it’s crucial for investors to seek experienced CRED investment managers to protect and grow their capital.
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One of the key issues for the Australian economy in 2023 has been the strength in house prices… The end point… is that house prices are set to rise by 10 per cent in 2023, not fall 20 per cent, as the demand and supply dynamics underpin prices across all capital cities and in many regional areas. From an economic perspective, this is good news.
These events have had a significant impact on global financial markets which have reaction by pricing in a higher probability – but not a certainty – that official interest rates will need to rise further to squash any re-emerging inflation pressures while at the same time, expectations for interest rate cuts have been dramatically scaled back.
In this series ‘Demystifying Private Debt: Separating Fact from Fiction”, we aim to debunk common myths and provide clarity, drawing from our team’s combined experience in credit, property, private debt and investment management.
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As we look to build on the foundations established since 2017 and to grow our business, we remain committed, not only to sourcing top quality alternative investment options from our accredited borrower clients and trusted introducers, but also to innovate and diversify the manner in which these can be structured and delivered to best effect and to meet the expanding requirements of our broad investor base.
Boutique investment manager and non-bank lender Zagga has launched its initial unitised private debt fund aimed at providing investors with access to an asset class that can operate as a hedge against the rising interest rates currently pervading the Australian economy.
Boutique investment manager and non-bank lender Zagga has announced the launch of its inaugural unitised private debt fund, the Zagga CRED Fund (ZCF). According to the firm, given the asset class’ ability to serve as a robust hedge against rising interest rates, the fund presents as a compelling alternative for advisers aiming to increase their clients’ allocation to private debt in the current inflationary climate.
Boutique investment manager and non-bank lender, Zagga, announces the launch of its inaugural unitised private debt fund, the Zagga CRED Fund (ZCF). The introduction of this unitised fund underscores the growing appetite among financial advisors and wholesale investors for fixed-income investment alternatives.
This STEPtember, the team at Zagga are proud to be joining a community of over 120,000 Australians moving together to drive meaningful change for people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is to move 10,000 steps – or its equivalent – per team member, per day for the full 30 days! It’ll be a worthwhile challenge knowing we’re fundraising to support people with cerebral palsy.
Commercial Real Estate Debt (CRED) plays a pivotal role in the world of real estate investment. It’s a financial instrument that allows investors to participate
The 1.2 million dwelling target would mean…. just under 20,000 private sector dwellings per month every month for five years on average… a major positive for the construction sector with an extended upswing.
Zagga’s general market overview provides insights into the Official Cash Rate, Inflation, Population & Employment, and Housing.
In the currently inflationary environment, individuals are rightfully seeking avenues that can offer stability in volatile markets, portfolio diversification and capital preservation opportunities as well as a hedge against rising interest rates and inflation.
Strong demand from rapid population growth in concert with limited supply because of relatively soft rates on new dwelling construction are seeing house prices continuing to rise. The price increases are across all capital cities and are extending to most regional centres.
In the currently inflationary environment, individuals are rightfully seeking avenues that can offer stability in volatile markets, portfolio diversification and capital preservation opportunities as well as a hedge against rising interest rates and inflation.
While there remains clear evidence of the economy slowing, Stephen Koukoulas, Zagga’s Economist ‘in residence’, also acknowledges the positive trends currently coming to light: “House prices are… stronger, being in the early stages of a cyclical upturn with a surge in demand for housing coming from sharply higher immigration and supply being constrained by low levels of new dwelling construction.”
The answer is YES. There are more ways to gain exposure to property than simply buying into it. Debt-based real estate investments have grown in popularity and availability in recent years due to a number of factors.
House prices are rising. This has a range of important implications particularly when it comes to the cost effectiveness of new construction and the medium term outlook for the dwelling sector. If what we are seeing on house prices is the early stages of a price uplift, even of moderate proportions, the incentives for builders moves in favour of new construction.
Introducing Stephen Koukoulas We are thrilled to announce that we have engaged Stephen Koukoulas, a renowned economist, past Chief Economist of Citibank and Senior Economic
With official interest rates nearing their peak, having been hiked 375 basis points since May 2022, the Australian economy is slowing.
The Zagga Investments Lending Trust rated 4-star, SUPERIOR rating for third year running.
Different businesses will have different environmental impacts, and there is no single approach to addressing these impacts that works for everyone.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become increasingly important in the investment industry over the past few years. To try and better understand the
Australia has lots to offer to CRED investors and Zagga has carved its niche amongst the Australian non-bank lenders and alternative asset managers.
While headlines may suggest the property market is falling, the bigger picture suggests that over time, the market is remarkably resilient.
Zagga CEO spoke with Michael Downing from Ethium Wealth and shared his thoughts on the macroeconomic environment
As part of our growth journey, and in adding to our pool of deep experience and multi-disciplinary knowledge, we are pleased to announce new appointments to the Zagga team.
We are pleased to announce that Nikki Kemp has been appointed independent Chair of the Zagga
ESG Advisory Committee.
Alan Greenstein talks to Sean Aylmer (Fear and Greed) about the wild ride for parts of the property market, and where he sees the opportunities for investors in the midst of a global inflation storm.
Sydney, 1 December, 2022 – Zagga, the boutique investment manager and non-bank lender, has surpassed the $1 billion originations milestone with record originations growth in
Prospective investors into this growing asset class often ask the question –
Why does a gap exist between bank and non-bank funding? If these loans are creditworthy, why would the banks not fund them?
Marketplace lender, Zagga, recently partnered with UTS to design a machine learning algorithm that predicts investor behaviour to shorten the matching process. But what ramifications
Source: Mortgage BusinessBy Annie Kane07 December 2020 Crowd Bank, a Japanese crowdfunding platform, has entered into the Australian market after becoming an investor in marketplace
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Japanese crowdfunding platform Crowd Bank is looking to break into the Australian market through a $50 million funding deal with alternative lending platform Zagga.
With private lenders predicted to provide more than $50 billion in commercial real estate lending by 2024, Zagga’s white paper uncovers the two key factors driving growth.
A major challenge for SMSF investors is their of lack understanding of alternative asset classes and products such as peer-to-peer lending, one lender has said.
A lack of diversification and limited exposure to debt-based products was constraining the portfolios of Australian SMSF trustees and a new approach to income investments was needed, according to marketplace lender Zagga.
The Australian investment market of 2017 is evolving rapidly. Low interest rates and global monetary policy have pushed yields to record lows. Property prices have reached “bubbly” …
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All portfolio numbers quoted correct as at 30 June 2024.
*Average investor return across the active portfolio as at 30 June 2024.
**Target return is after expenses and any applicable management fees for the year ending 30 June 2024. OCR = Australian Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and investments are subject to investment risk, fees and costs. Returns are not guaranteed.
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