Invest in underutilised high-street retail or strip shops (e.g., in suburbs like Moonee Ponds, Glenroy, or Heidelberg) and convert them into mixed-use hubs combining:

• Co-working or wellness studios
• Boutique F&B
• Community services (childcare, allied health)

Why Q3 2025?

Retail vacancy rates are peaking, making acquisition attractive.
Councils are fast-tracking community-focused redevelopment applications.
Urban planners are encouraging activation of “20-minute neighbourhoods”.

Value Uplift Potential:

Up to 25–30% increase in capital value post-conversion, plus strong tenant demand.

Secure development-ready land parcels in outer growth corridors (e.g., Tarneit, Cranbourne West, Wollert) to build modern, affordable townhouses targeting first-home buyers and migrants.

Why Q3 2025?

Interest rate stabilisation expected by mid-year to re-energise buyers.
First-home buyer incentives driving demand in entry-level housing.
Land prices still below peak, creating margin opportunities.

Value Uplift Potential:

15–20% ROI within 12–18 months on design-build-sell strategy.

Buy distressed or underperforming hotel assets or short-stay portfolios in CBD fringe or bayside areas (e.g., St Kilda, Carlton, Docklands) and reposition them as premium, short-term lifestyle stays.

Why Q3 2025?

Tourism rebound accelerating post major events.
Supply constraints in short-term accommodation.
Strong digital nomad and domestic travel trends.

Value Uplift Potential:

20–25% yield improvement through rebranding and value-add refurbishments.