At this reception, Business Sydney and Hall & Wilcox co-hosted a high-level reception focused on Build to Rent (BTR) developments, featuring keynote speaker, Kiersten Fishburn, Secretary of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Ms Fishburn delivered a comprehensive update on the current policy settings and incentives aimed at accelerating BTR investment across New South Wales. Her address provided valuable insights into how the NSW Government is supporting this emerging asset class as part of its broader housing strategy.

Following her remarks, David Cooper, Partner at Hall & Wilcox, moderated a robust and engaging panel discussion with leading voices from the BTR sector:

• Puian Mollaian, Co-founder and Investment Director, apt.Residential
• Brad Armitage, Executive Director NSW, Housing Industry Association
• Martin Green, National General Manager - Property Finance, Westpac
• Katrina Reye, Partner and Social Infrastructure Co-Lead, Hall & Wilcox

Panelists explored the evolving landscape for BTR developments and highlighted key opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Kerryn Coker, Principal, Arup moved the vote of thanks.