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About the Event
Australia’s housing market is being reshaped by population growth, affordability pressures, rising delivery costs and an ageing demographic. As traditional home ownership becomes less attainable, land lease living has emerged as a scalable, mainstream housing model—offering high-quality, low-maintenance homes in well-located, lifestyle-led communities.
Institutional capital is now accelerating the sector’s growth, with super funds and long-term investors backing larger, master-planned communities and lifting standards across design, operations and resident experience. Governments are also increasingly recognising land lease as part of the national housing solution—supporting supply, unlocking family homes and enabling ageing in place.
The Land Lease Communities Summit comes at a critical moment for the sector. As policy settings evolve, competition intensifies and investor scrutiny increases, success will depend on collaboration across planning, capital, development, construction, operations, energy, services and community engagement. The Summit will bring together the full land lease ecosystem—developers, operators, investors, policymakers, financiers, advisors and solution providers—to share insights, test assumptions and align on best practice.
Meet Our Speakers
Key Opportunities Being Explored
Solving Housing Supply and Affordability—Now
Land lease communities are increasingly recognised as a practical response to Australia’s housing shortage. By enabling older Australians to downsize, the model helps unlock established family homes back into the market while delivering more affordable, fit-for-purpose housing. The Summit will explore how land lease can play a larger, recognised role in easing supply pressure—if policy, planning and capital settings are aligned.
Capturing Long-Term Demand from an Ageing Population
Australia’s demographic tailwinds are clear. As the over-50s population expands, demand for downsizing and lifestyle-led communities will continue to grow. Attendees will gain insight into where demand is heading, what today’s residents expect, and how to design and operate communities that remain competitive and resilient over the long term.
Unlocking Institutional Capital and Scalable Growth
Land lease is attracting growing interest from super funds, REITs and long-term investors seeking stable, recurring income and lower risk exposure. The Summit will unpack how institutional capital is shaping the sector—what investors are looking for, how deals are being structured, and what developers and operators must do to access and scale with confidence.
A Compelling Alternative to Traditional Retirement Living
With no deferred management fees and greater flexibility for residents, land lease communities are redefining retirement and downsizing living. Resort-style amenities, strong community connection and modern homes are expanding appeal beyond traditional retirees. Sessions will examine how leading operators are differentiating their product and broadening their customer base.
Policy Recognition and Integration into National Housing Strategy
Momentum is building to formally recognise land lease communities within state and national housing frameworks. If counted toward housing targets and supported through planning and regulatory reform, the sector could scale more rapidly. The Summit will explore what policy support could look like—and how industry can engage constructively with government to accelerate delivery.
Who Attends
Developers
Head of Development, CEO, Project Director, Development Manager
Investors
Head of Investment, Portfolio Manager, CIO, Fund Manager
Operators
General Manager, Head of Operations, COO, Head of Leasing & Community
Government
Director of Policy, Deputy Secretary, Head of Partnerships, Housing Director
Debt & Equity Capital Providers & Intermediaries
Head of Real Estate Finance, MD, Capital Markets Director, Principal
Banks
Real Estate Finance Manager, Sector Lead, Relationship Director, Risk Manager
Commonwealth & State Treasury
Policy Director, Program Lead, Treasury Analyst
Super Funds
Head of Property, Portfolio Manager, CIO, Investment Analyst
Construction Companies
Construction Director, Project Manager, Head of Delivery, Design Manager
State Planning Authorities
State Planner, Director of Planning Strategy, Housing & Growth Manager
Housing Associations
CEO, Policy Director, Housing Strategy Lead
Local Councils
Urban Planner, Affordable Housing Lead, Community Engagement Manager
Architects & Designers
Director of Urban Design, Principal Architect, Design Lead
Property Advisers - Consultants & Contractors
Valuer, Head of Research, Director - Living Sectors, Capital Advisory Lead
Property Lawyers
Partner, Head of Real Estate Law, Property Transaction Specialist
Leasing & Marketing Specialists
Head of Leasing, Marketing Director, Tenant Engagement Lead
Contractors & Engineers
Director of Engineering, Lead Consultant, Design & Build Manager
Legal Firms
Senior Partner, Legal Counsel - Property, Housing Sector Legal Lead
Technology Companies
PropTech Product Manager, Innovation Lead, Head of Digital Delivery
EVENT THEMES
How institutional investors are repositioning land lease as a stable, inflation-hedged income play.
Overcoming zoning, infrastructure and construction barriers to accelerate project viability.
Understanding what modern residents value — community, design, affordability, and sustainability.
Harnessing data, technology, and ESG frameworks to drive retention and long-term profitability.
Exploring JV models, financing mechanisms, and infrastructure integration to expand faster.
Why Attend











Australia’s housing system is at an inflection point. Rapid population growth, demographic change and sustained affordability pressure are forcing a rethink of how housing is delivered and who it is designed for. This keynote examines why land lease communities are gaining momentum as a scalable, flexible and community-led housing solution—and how their role within Australia’s housing system is evolving.
The session will unpack how policy settings, capital flows and shifting consumer preferences are reshaping the land lease sector and positioning it as an increasingly important contributor to housing supply and choice.
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Land lease communities have moved beyond niche status to become a credible, income-focused living sector asset class. Backed by resilient cashflows, strong demographic demand and growing policy recognition, the model is attracting increasing interest from institutional and private capital seeking long-term, defensive returns with social impact.
This session examines why land lease is earning its place alongside other core living sectors, how investors are underwriting risk and growth today, and what the next phase of maturity means for capital deployment, valuations and deal flow.
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In this fireside chat, Simon Owen — CEO & Managing Director of Eureka Group Holdings and former long-serving CEO of Ingenia Communities Group shares an insider’s account of Ingenia’s transformation from a fragmented portfolio into one of Australia’s leading diversified living-sector platforms.
Drawing on more than a decade of leadership across land lease, seniors living and lifestyle communities, Owen unpacks the strategic decisions, capital partnerships and cultural reset that underpinned the company’s growth, offering practical lessons in disciplined execution, customer-led design and building an institutional-grade asset class.


Join fast-paced, interactive roundtables designed to connect you with peers facing the same challenges and opportunities. These facilitated discussions cut through theory to focus on the issues shaping the sector right now, giving you practical insights, fresh perspectives and ideas you can take straight back to your business.
Roundtable 1: Land acquisition, planning and regulations: Navigating the complex and very important piece of the Land Lease sector
Facilitated by: Andrew Bodiam, Acquisition Manager, Vivacity Property
Roundtable 2: Achieving excellence in design
Phillip Nielsen, General Manager Architecture & Design, GemLife
Roundtable 3: Operations: Creating long-term value propositions for residents at lower cost
Roundtable 4: Investment: Balancing risk and returns across Land Lease models
Roundtable 5: Embedded Networks: Utilising digital communication technologies for a connected and enhanced resident experience
Roundtable 6: Utilising solar and batteries to keep costs down and encourage sustainability
Roundtable 7: Managing rising construction costs and workforce constraints
Roundtable 8: Modern Methods of Construction: Examining how Modular and Offsite are transforming how we build


As capital tightens and housing demand accelerates, new financing and partnership models are reshaping how land lease communities are funded and scaled. This session examines how developers, investors and operators are structuring smarter capital strategies, joint ventures and operating models to drive sustainable growth and attract long-term investment.
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In this session we hear an insider’s view of how different capital models influence not just returns, but communities, leadership and long-term value in land lease living.
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Rising land prices, planning complexity and construction cost escalation are putting pressure on land lease project viability. This session brings together leading developers and operators to share practical strategies for securing the right sites, navigating approvals and delivering communities efficiently in an increasingly competitive market.
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Fast, high-impact and future-focused, this Innovation Spotlight features four rapid-fire case studies followed by a sharp panel discussion showcasing how leading developers and partners are redefining land lease communities. From on-site renewables and EV charging to smart mobility, embedded networks and shared amenities, the session explores how integrated infrastructure and digital innovation are enhancing resident experience, improving resilience and lifting long-term asset value.
Attendees will gain practical insight into what’s being deployed today, what’s delivering real returns, and how to design communities that are more connected, sustainable and investment-ready.
Land lease residents are evolving. Today’s buyers are more diverse, value-driven and lifestyle-focused, with rising expectations around design, amenities, affordability and community connection. This session explores how resident needs are shifting—from downsizers to active retirees—and how leading operators are responding with smarter design, flexible offerings and communities built for long-term living.




Operational excellence is now the key differentiator in land lease living. As communities grow, leading operators are using smarter systems, data and asset management to lift resident experience while protecting long-term value. This session explores how strong operations translate directly into higher retention, better performance and sustainable profitability.
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Pelican Waters Resort is a flagship example of how land lease living is being reimagined at the premium end of the market. Developed by Palm Lake Group, the community blends true resort-style living with the operational efficiency of a master-planned land lease model.
Built around championship golf, wellness and aquatic facilities, dining and high-end design, this case study explores Palm Lake’s shift toward hospitality-led placemaking—where lifestyle, amenity and long-term resident wellbeing drive differentiation, demand and value beyond the traditional land lease playbook.

Access to all conference sessions
Session recordings and presentation slides
Access to interactive round table and networking sessions
2026
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48 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009
At YMH we produce a range of quality, innovative modular homes servicing medium density Land Lease Community Developments and Tourist accommodation precincts throughout Australia. We take pride in the excellence of our designs, construction techniques, the quality of the build formed by our manufacturing, and the expertise of our relocation teams; That’s the YMH Point of Difference.
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GemLife is a leading, publicly listed Australian developer and operator of over-50s land lease communities. With more than 40 years of sector expertise, GemLife creates communities with high-quality, low-maintenance homes supported by vibrant, resort-style amenities designed for a new generation of downsizers seeking wellbeing, connection, and active living. As a fully integrated developer, owner and operator, GemLife ensures consistency, innovation and an exceptional homeowner experience across every stage of the community lifecycle. With a growing national portfolio and a commitment to future-ready, sustainable design, GemLife is redefining later-life living for Australia’s downsizers and retirees.
Channel specialises in transforming complex product, market and sales challenges into successful development strategies across residential, retirement living, land lease, and affordable housing.
For over 10 years, Channel has partnered with Australia’s leading developers—including Aveo, Hometown, and Vivacity — across 200+ communities and 55+ LGAs.
Guided by their philosophy of “Vision to Velocity”, Channel’s comprehensive approach combines deep market research through their proprietary REXI Research Suite, strategic project positioning, and hands-on sales advisory and marketing execution. From pre-acquisition feasibility through to project sell-down, Channel provides the certainty, clarity, and competitive edge that development directors need to maximize ROI and achieve sales success.

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