Monark’s investment approach is shaped by a clear focus on the Australian middle property market – encompassing luxury residential and commercial projects in prime locations and land subdivisions in growth corridors. Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Adam Slade-Jacobson, explains that this segment offers both stability and resilience, in addition to strong purchaser demand.
Photograph (from left): Michael Kark (CEO and Co-Founder), Adam Slade-Jacobson (CIO and Co-Founder) and Dani Peer (Head of Capital) from Monark Property Partners.
“By prioritising well-located, high-demand projects, we are not just funding developments, we are helping shape thriving communities and delivering value to all
stakeholders.”
As recently highlighted in the Australian Financial Review , Monark has successfully raised $45 million for its High Yield Debt Fund Series 3 and stands ready to deploy funds when required. This reinforces our ability to raise capital efficiently and provide certainty to developers in an evolving market. Private lenders like Monark play a vital role in supporting high-quality developments amidst shifting market conditions, offering both funding and strategic guidance to ensure project success.
Slade-Jacobson expands on this, stating, “We have chosen these niches in order to mitigate investment risk. Put simply, properties in highly sought-after locations are typically underpinned by significant purchaser demand, experience less price volatility, and therefore represent robust and valuable security.”
When considering the complexity and, some would suggest, fragility of today’s construction sector, Adam Slade-Jacobson believes the environment is ideal for Monark.
“Complexity, uncertainty and tighter margins require an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We offer our borrowers much more than capital. Our value proposition is to take a bespoke, solutions-orientated approach rather than to cut a cheque. We then provide ongoing support and engagement right up to the conclusion and exit of a project. This hands-on approach benefits both our borrowers and our investors.”
Expanding on this, Adam provides further insights into how Monark is structuring Series 3 to continue delivering exceptional opportunities.
“To reinforce our commitment to high-quality investments, we have warehoused a portfolio of eight facilities to provide our partners with visibility into the kinds of projects we support. These include premium developments in Melbourne’s inner east — including Hampton, Caulfield North, St Kilda West and Prahran — as well as a significant land subdivision project in Melbourne’s west.”
Committed to certainty and ready to deploy capital, Monark remains a trusted partner for developers. We value the confidence our partners place in us and look forward to continuing to support your growth and success in the evolving property landscape.
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This article first appeared in the Monark Minute, our quarterly newsletter offering informed perspectives on the Australian middle property market. To receive future editions directly in your inbox, scroll to the bottom of this page and subscribe.