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Further Unlocking Australia’s Social and Affordable Housing Sector to Institutional Capital

As Australia seeks to address pressing housing needs, its rapidly evolving social and affordable housing (S&AH) market presents significant opportunity for institutional investors. Jonathan Lee, Director, and Josh Drake, Associate Director Advisory+ at Cushman & Wakefield explore the drivers behind rising capital flow into this alternative asset class, uncovering the urgency, opportunities and risks to support investment decision-making.

Jonathan Lee

Jonathan Lee

Director, Advisory+, Cushman & Wakefield

Jonathan Lee is a recognized expert in real assets, with a specialized focus on social infrastructure. As a Director at Cushman & Wakefield Advisory+, Jonathan serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives across institutional funds, developers, government entities, and not-for-profits throughout the Asia-Pacific region. His expertise spans investment due diligence, precinct developments, transaction structuring, and capital raising strategies. Previously, Jonathan managed a real estate funds business with over $1 billion in funds under management (FUM), overseeing social infrastructure investments from acquisition through to divestment.
Josh Drake

Josh Drake

Associate Director, Advisory+, Cushman & Wakefield

Josh Drake brings a wealth of experience in social and affordable housing, infrastructure advisory, and urban planning, both in Australia and internationally. As an Associate Director at Cushman & Wakefield Advisory+, Josh has advised government clients across Australia on large-scale procurement projects and supported Community Housing Providers (CHPs) with strategic planning and new housing supply initiatives. Additionally, he has provided commercial and strategic advice to developers and institutional investors entering the housing sector.