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Oxford Properties acquires build-to-rent project

Oxford Properties has acquired and will develop a build-to-rent project based in Melbourne’s Southbank.

January 05, 2022 By Naomi Neilson
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Firm: Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Oxford Properties, Indi)

 
 

Deal: Independent firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Corrs) has advised Oxford Properties and build-to-rent program Indi on the acquisition and development of a project in Melbourne’s Southbank.

Value: Estimated end value of $350 million.

Area: M&A; property.

Key players: The deal was led by partner and head of property and real estate, Nathaniel Popelianski, who was assisted by partners Chris Campbell, Peter Calov, Jennee Chan, Robert Clarke, James Morley and senior associate Warren Scott.

Deal significance: The Kavanagh Street project will comprise 434 apartments, including 40 key worker housing units. It will form part of the build-to-rent platform launched by Oxford and Investa, Indi, to deliver a portfolio of 5,000 apartments.

Commenting on the matter, Mr Popelianski said: “As a key component of their BTR ambitions, we are pleased to again work with Oxford and Indi to deliver on this exciting and important project. Engaging expertise from across Corrs’ practice groups was central to the success of this transaction.”

Naomi Neilson
Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: naomi.neilson@momentummedia.com.au.