ACROSS AUSTRALIA, NON-BANK LENDERS ARE HELPING TO EASE OUR NATION’S LIVING AND LOGISTICS PRESSURES. IDA IS ONE OF THOSE LENDERS SUPPORTING PROPERTY DEVELOPERS IN DELIVERING HOMES, COMMUNITIES, RETIREMENT OPTIONS, AND OTHER REAL ASSETS ACROSS OUR LIVING AND LOGISTICS SECTORS.

Once a niche investment, private credit is fast assuming a core role in portfolios. The shift is the result of a void left by banks. Since 2009, banks in Australia have halved their commercial real estate lending from 10% to 5.5% of total assets, according to Knight Frank. In turn, other research shows non-bank lending for commercial real estate is expected to continue growing from an estimated $80 billion in 2024 to $160 billion. Investors are well advised to apply scrutiny. An influx of new managers continues to enter the market, underscoring the importance of manager selection.

Choosing a manager with experience, specialist expertise and integrity is critical. Adam Kaye, founding partner and managing director of IDA, a specialist commercial real estate private credit and investment manager with a strategic investment from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management, outlines three core guiding principles investors should consider before selecting their preferred manager.

View the full article here: Forbes Australia | Private real-estate credit is booming, so pick the right investment manager.

– This Brandvoice Partner Content was published by Forbes Australia on 22nd April 2026.
https://www.forbes.com.au/brand-voice/brandvoice/private-real-estate-credit-boom-australia/