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Dwelling construction lifts as interest rates remain on hold

Mixed news on the economy and an uptick in inflation has seen the RBA move to a neutral bias for interest rates. This means that the medium turn outlook has switched from expectations for lower interest rates to one now steady interest rate settings are expected into 2026.

At the same time, the housing market is recovering. New dwelling building approvals have rebounded strongly although the level of activity remains below the rate needed to address the housing shortage.

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private credit paradox

Opinion: The private credit paradox

FINANCEASIA
Despite criticism, Roushana Sjahsam, Asean senior board adviser at investment firm Zagga, argues private credit is an emerging asset class for defensive, yield-seeking investors, who want diversification, stable income, and portfolio resilience.

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defensive strategies to protect income

Rethinking defensive strategies to protect income: why real estate private credit is gaining ground 

Persistent volatility and increased correlation across asset classes have led investors to look beyond conventional tools in search of better defensive strategies to protect income and build long-term resilience. This has accelerated interest in alternative asset classes—particularly real estate private credit.

Unlike traditional bonds, which tend to lose value when rates rise, floating-rate real estate credit adapts with the market, making it a powerful tool in modern defensive strategies to protect income.

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Zagga

Eight years of Zagga: reflecting on a remarkable journey

Our CEO, Alan Greenstein, takes a moment to reflect on how far Zagga has come since its inception – “None of this would have been possible without the ongoing support of our investors, the loyalty of our borrowers and introducers, the excellence of our service providers, and the deep capability and character of the Zagga team — from our Day One originals to our newest recruits.”

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housing crisis

Zagga bridges housing and infrastructure divide

STOCKHEAD & THE AUSTRALIAN
In today’s evolving funding landscape, banks, government initiatives, and private credit each play a vital role. While public infrastructure is best driven by government, and banks continue to support traditional home lending, private credit investment firms like Zagga offer the flexibility and responsiveness needed to fund complex mid-market projects – bridging the gap where timing, structure, or risk profile may fall outside conventional parameters.

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*Average investor return across the active portfolio as at 1 October 2025.

**Target return is after expenses and any applicable management fees for the year ended 30 June 2026. OCR = Australian Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate.

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