In this episode, we sit down with Linda Sharkey, Managing Director of Four Leaves Property, to unpack the fast-evolving world of self-storage. Linda gives us a clear and practical overview of what self-storage is as an asset class, how it has transformed in recent years, and why 2025 has marked a record-breaking year with over $1.36 billion in transactions.

We explore what’s truly happening on the ground, from buyer activity to operational trends, and pinpoint the regions experiencing the most momentum and why those markets are rising so quickly. Linda also shares the key insights the industry needs to understand about self-storage today, including shifts in demand, investor expectations, and the characteristics of high-performing assets.

The conversation finishes with Linda’s reflections on where the sector is heading next and what professionals across property, finance and development should be paying attention to as self-storage continues to scale as a core alternative asset class.

Linda Sharkey is one of Australasia’s leading experts in self-storage, with more than a decade of experience valuing, analysing and brokering assets across Australia and New Zealand. As Founder of Four Leaves Property, the region’s largest dedicated self-storage sales agency, Linda has negotiated more than $350 million in transactions in just the past 18 months.

Her career includes senior roles including ANZ Divisional Director of Self Storage at Cushman & Wakefield, and earlier positions at Urbis, where she built a deep foundation in self-storage economics, performance metrics and asset strategy. Today, Linda is recognised as a trusted advisor in the sector, working closely with owners, operators and investors to guide decision-making in one of the fastest-growing segments of the property market.

Tune in to hear Linda’s expert take on where self-storage is heading and what this booming sector means for the future of property investment and development.

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Four Leaves Property

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In this episode of Precisely Property we’re joined by Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer of Scape Australia, to explore the evolving landscape of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) in Australia.

Anouk reflects on Scape’s journey from its founding vision to becoming the country’s largest PBSA platform, managing over $13 billion in assets and housing more than 19,000 students nationwide. She discusses how the sector weathered the challenges of the pandemic and why demand for student accommodation has since rebounded so strongly, driven by returning international students, changing urban priorities and the growing need for high-quality, affordable housing close to education hubs.

The conversation then turns to the BTR sector, where Scape is leveraging its operational expertise to diversify and expand its impact. Anouk shares her perspective on the role BTR will play in addressing Australia’s housing supply and affordability crisis, what governments and investors need to understand to support its growth and the key lessons learned from Scape’s early BTR projects.

This episode offers valuable insights into how institutional capital, policy reform and design innovation can work together to shape the future of urban living, not only for students, but for the next generation of renters across Australia.

Scape Australia is the nation’s largest PBSA provider. Under Anouk’s leadership, Scape has grown to over $13 billion in assets and more than 19,000 apartments, with a further 5,000 in the pipeline, while expanding into the BTR sector.

Named CEO Magazine’s 2024 CEO of the Year, Anouk is widely recognised for her strategic leadership and commitment to reshaping Australia’s housing landscape. She serves as Chair of the Student Accommodation Council and is a passionate advocate for sustainable urban design, housing policy reform and women in leadership.

Tune in to hear how Scape is reimagining purpose-built living, from student housing to BTR, and leading the charge toward a more accessible, liveable and future-ready Australia.

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Anouk Darling

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In this episode of Precisely Property, we sit down with Paul Reid, CEO of IPEX, to unpack one of the most pressing issues facing Australia’s construction and property sectors – payment structures and financial transparency.

Paul explains how payment processes in the building and construction industry currently operate and why long-standing inefficiencies and lack of transparency continue to expose developers, lenders and subcontractors to unnecessary financial risk.

We explore how IPEX, a purpose-built construction finance platform, is redefining how project funds are managed, ensuring that payments are held securely, distributed correctly and used only for their intended purpose. By protecting funds at every stage of a project, IPEX is helping to create more stable, transparent and collaborative industry relationships.

Paul also shares real-world examples of IPEX in action, revealing the biggest lessons learned from deploying the platform across more than $1.5 billion in projects. From addressing insolvency risks to improving trust across the supply chain, this conversation highlights how technology and finance can come together to deliver a more resilient future for the construction industry.

Under Paul’s leadership, IPEX has become a trusted partner to major developers and financiers including Goodman Group, WINIM, Fortis, Trilogy Funds, MaxCap and INGWE Capital. With experience spanning sales, operations and technology, Paul bridges the finance and construction sectors to deliver safer, more efficient capital deployment. Prior to IPEX, he spent over eight years in senior leadership roles at BCI Media Group (now Hubexo), including as Chief Operating Officer.

Tune in to hear how new payment structures and financial transparency can transform the construction industry, protecting all stakeholders and driving lasting change.

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Paul Reid

IPEX

IPEX Explained

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In this episode, we sit down with one of Australia’s most respected economic voices, Dr Ken Henry, to unpack one of the most critical issues facing the nation today - how taxation reform could help solve the housing crisis.

Dr Henry reflects on the landmark Australia’s Future Tax System Review 2009, why it was commissioned, what it proposed and how much (or how little) has been implemented since. We explore the key recommendations that could reshape Australia’s housing landscape, including replacing stamp duty with annual land tax, reforming negative gearing and capital gains tax, and removing distortions that influence buyer behaviour.

Dr Henry also discusses the political and practical realities of reform, outlining the role both federal and state governments need to play if we are to tackle the root causes of the housing crisis, not just its symptoms. This is a rare and insightful conversation that connects tax, housing and long-term economic strategy.

Dr Ken Henry AC FASSA FAIIA is one of Australia’s most influential economic policy leaders. He served as Secretary to the Treasury from 2001 to 2011 and chaired several landmark reviews including the 1997–98 Howard Government tax review, the 2010 Rudd Government tax review, and the Gillard Government’s Australia in the Asian Century White Paper.

He has held senior roles across both the public and private sectors, including Chair of National Australia Bank and has been a non-executive director of ASX Limited. Today, Dr Henry chairs the Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation and serves on multiple boards focused on climate, finance and biodiversity.

Dr Henry holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Canterbury and is a Companion of the Order of Australia.

Tune in to hear how bold tax reform could unlock new pathways to housing affordability and a more resilient economic future.

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Dr Ken Henry

Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation 

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In this episode, we sit down with Rory Hunter, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO with a track record of building award-winning, sustainable property companies. Rory reflects on his journey, from his early career and the creation of Song Saa Private Island, to his latest venture, Model - a purpose-first Build to Rent (BTR) development group redefining what rental living can be.

Rory shares the ambitions behind Model and how its philosophy of climate action, community building, and design innovation seeks to dismantle outdated rental norms. We also dive into a new research report on sustainable BTR, exploring its benefits for both investors and residents, whether a rental premium exists, and what the industry needs to know as this asset class matures. Looking ahead, Rory offers his insights into the future of sustainable BTR in Australia and how it can deliver long-term value while meeting the growing demand for more climate-conscious living.

Rory Hunter is the founder and CEO of multiple award-winning, sustainable property companies. His latest venture, Model, is a purpose-first BTR group that puts sustainability and design at its core. A Harvard Business School graduate and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Rory has spoken at global forums including the G20 and Davos, and currently serves on the Property Council of Australia’s Sustainable Development Committee.

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sustainability, design and the future of rental housing. Tune in to hear Rory’s bold vision for how the industry can evolve, and why it matters now more than ever.

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Model 
MODEL: The Business Case for Sustainable BTR

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In this episode, we sit down with Julian Anderson, Director at Bates Smart, to explore how design and innovation are shaping the future of Australia’s built environment. From reimagining Richmond Station as a gateway to Melbourne’s sports and entertainment precinct, through to activating underused rail land with mixed-use, transit-adjacent developments, Julian shares how architecture and urban design can enhance both connectivity and community.

We also dive into the evolution of Build to Rent and Build to Sell projects, exploring the cultural and design shifts required to meet Australia’s housing challenges. Drawing on his international experience in the UK and his work on some of Australia’s most significant multi-residential and commercial projects, Julian provides unique insight into how design can balance affordability, liveability and sustainability while creating thriving, people-focused precincts.

Julian Anderson is a Director at Bates Smart, one of Australia’s leading architecture and design practices. With extensive experience in both the UK and Australia, he has led projects across commercial, residential, educational, infrastructure and urban design. His portfolio includes Melbourne’s most significant multi-residential Build to Rent and Build to Sell developments, as well as landmark projects such as Sydney’s $1.5 billion Crown Residences and Hotel at Barangaroo. Prior to joining Bates Smart, Julian worked in London on major infrastructure projects including King’s Cross Station and Paddington Crossrail. Known for turning complex briefs into innovative, user-focused architecture, Julian is passionate about delivering design outcomes that are humanistic, sustainable and responsive to place.

Tune in to hear Julian’s perspective on the future of housing, urban design and precinct-making and how design thinking can help Australia build more connected, resilient and liveable communities.

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Julian Anderson

Bates Smart

A vision for Richmond station

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the performance and future of Australia’s retail property market with CBRE’s Kate Bailey. From neighbourhood centres to large-format retail, we explore how different retail asset types are faring across the country, uncover key differences between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and discuss the trends shaping rents, leasing incentives and tenant-landlord dynamics. Kate also shares her insights on the outlook for retail yields, how investors are assessing risk versus return, and where the most exciting opportunities lie, whether in redevelopment, mixed-use integration or evolving tenant mixes.

Kate Bailey is CBRE’s National Head of Retail and Alternatives Research, leading the Melbourne research team since 2015. With a career spanning economic consulting, property valuation, strategy and forecasting, Kate has worked in both Australia and the UK. She began her career in 2008 in property economic consulting, later joining a UK property developer as a valuer and analyst, before returning to Australia to spend four years in property strategy at Coles. Today, she brings her deep expertise to providing research and insights that help shape the future of Australia’s retail and alternative property sectors.

Listen now to gain valuable perspectives on the current state and future opportunities in retail property.

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Kate Bailey

CBRE

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In this episode, we dive into the world of private credit, what it is, how it has emerged as an alternative funding source and why it’s becoming an increasingly important part of Australia’s capital stack. We explore where private credit fits in alongside traditional lending, the types of returns it offers and which asset classes are most attractive to investors. Chris Moyle of Argyle Square also shares insights on whether further regulation is needed, the risks and opportunities shaping the sector and what the future of private credit in Australia might look like.

Chris is the Joint Managing Director of Argyle Square, a Melbourne-based property investment manager and private lender. With more than 20 years’ experience in property lending across Australia and the UK, he has held senior roles at Westpac, NAB and as Chief Investment Officer for a Buxton family-backed investment manager. Over his career, Chris has delivered finance for some of Australia’s largest developments, with extensive expertise in transaction origination and execution. In 2022, he co-founded Argyle Square alongside Rob Altson and Costa Asset Management, the investment arm of the Costa family.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into how private credit is reshaping Australia’s lending landscape and what it means for the future of property finance.

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Chris Moyle

Argyle Square

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In this episode of Precisely Property, we dive into the state of the European commercial office market and uncover what Australia can learn from its experience. Tom Duncan from Stoneweg-Icona shares valuable insights on current trends shaping the European market, including yields, pricing, tenant demand, supply dynamics and the growing impact of ESG requirements. He also explores the risks and opportunities that lie ahead for office markets in Europe and how these lessons can inform Australia’s outlook. With shifting tenant expectations, changing work patterns and evolving investment strategies, this conversation sheds light on how the office sector is transforming globally and what this means for local investors and developers.

At the time of the conversation in June, Tom Duncan led group-level initiatives across real assets and alternatives for Stoneweg-Icona’s AU$16 billion global platform and was based in London. Since then, he has taken a new role at Brisbane-based Sentinel Property Group. With two decades of experience in office investment strategy, he has held senior research, strategy and product roles in Australia and Europe with organisations including Cromwell Property Group, JLL, Colliers International and Swiss Life. At Stoneweg, Tom supported the strategic positioning of its AU$2.3 billion European office portfolio, focusing on both core and value-add assets. At Sentinel, he will use his experience to expand their investor base and grow their $2 billion AUM which includes the recent $132 million office acquisition in the heart of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Precinct. Recognised as a thought-leader on thematic and structural changes in the office market, Tom brings a global perspective on how the sector is evolving.

If you’re looking to understand the future of office markets, both in Europe and here in Australia, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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Stoneweg

Sentinel Property Group

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In this special bonus episode, we’re joined by Chief Economist Besa Deda, recorded just one day after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced its July decision to hold the cash rate steady.

With impeccable timing, this conversation covers the big-picture economic trends shaping Australia’s future, from rising risks to emerging opportunities across 2025 and 2026. Besa shares her views on interest rates, the role of the RBA and reflects on the key drivers of the Australian economy over the past two years.

We also hear about Besa’s new role at William Buck, where she has become the first Chief Economist appointed by an Australian mid-tier accounting and advisory firm, marking an important milestone in the evolution of economic advisory services.

Besa is one of Australia’s most respected economists, known for making complex economic issues both engaging and understandable. She brings over 20 years of experience across financial services, including senior roles at the Westpac Group, St.George Bank and Commonwealth Bank. In 2008, she made history as the first female Chief Economist at an Australian bank. Besa is also Chair of Australian Business Economists and a member of the ANU RBA Shadow Board.

Tune in for this timely conversation, a must-listen for business leaders, investors and anyone wanting to better understand where the Australian economy may be headed.

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Besa Deda

William Buck

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