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REISA - USYD Real Estate Investment Student Association

The Real Estate Investment Student Association (REISA) is an active student-run society.

The Real Estate Investment Student Association (REISA) was launched in 2023 and is an active student-run society. Our mission is to bridge the information gap between university students and the real estate investment industry and promote associated career opportunities including investment banking, private equity, REITS, advisory, development and lending. We aim to enhance the student experience and broaden student interest across real estate through the delivery of networking events, information seminars, publication guides, and case competitions throughout the year.

10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our ESG in RE Panel event!

The event featured an insightful Q&A panel discussion with three representatives from leading real estate firms, followed by a networking session where students had the opportunity to ask more specific questions to our panellists.

REISA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our panellists: Kaylee Hussain (Frasers Property), Jessica Choi (JLL) and Isabella Furber (Charter Hall) for sharing their valuable insights into ESG and sustainability within the real estate industry.

REISA hopes to continue to bridge the information gap between university students and the real estate sector to foster the upcoming leaders of the industry.

Stay tuned for our next event!

08/09/2026

Are you interested in gaining exposure to the real estate industry? 🏘️Do you want to hear from inspiring female leaders in the field? 👩🏻‍💻 Join us for the Women in Real Estate Evening!

The event will commence with a Q&A panel discussion that will feature 3-5 female industry representatives from leading real estate firms, sharing their insights on daily responsibilities, gender diversity, career opportunities, and more. Following the panel, there will be an open networking session where you can ask any burning questions and connect with our representatives directly.

Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to have your questions answered and to build exclusive connections within the industry!

Catering will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

⏰ Date & Time: 6:30-8:30pm Thursday 24th September
📍Location: Charter Hall Group Sydney Office Level 20, No.1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
🧳Dress Code: Business Formal

07/09/2026

✨ REISA’S WEEKLY REAL ESTATE RECAP ✨

🍽️ JDA Collective acquires the Headlands Hotel for $44 million in its seventh pub deal in 18 months. The transaction reinforces demand for diversified coastal venues offering accommodation, dining and gaming revenue.

🌊 Ben May acquires Newcastle’s Merewether Surfhouse for approximately $27 million. The sale reflects the resilience of Newcastle’s pub market, supported by strong local demand and the scarcity of premium beachfront venues.

🏢 Dexus seeks a $300 million partner for its $1.4 billion Atlassian Central tower as part of its broader capital recycling strategy. The process will test institutional demand for premium Sydney offices following several years of valuation pressure.

Check out our events via the link in bio 🔗

More recaps coming next week ‼️

02/09/2026

Are you interested in gaining exposure to the real estate industry? 🏘️Do you want to hear from inspiring female leaders in the field? 👩🏻‍💻 Join us for the Women in Real Estate Evening!

The event will commence with a Q&A panel discussion that will feature 3-5 female industry representatives from leading real estate firms, sharing their insights on daily responsibilities, gender diversity, career opportunities, and more. Following the panel, there will be an open networking session where you can ask any burning questions and connect with our representatives directly.

Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to have your questions answered and to build exclusive connections within the industry!

Catering will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

⏰ Date & Time: 6:30-8:30pm Thursday 24th September
📍Location: Level 20, No.1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
🧳Dress Code: Business Formal

Don’t forget to register for the event via the link in our bio!

30/08/2026

✨ REISA’S WEEKLY REAL ESTATE RECAP ✨

🏠 Ingenia Communities is acquiring ASX-listed land developer Peet for more than $900 million in cash and scrip, gaining access to over 26,000 residential lots worth an estimated $11.5 billion. The sale was backed by Mitsubishi Estate Asia and potentially Thailand’s Supalai. The purchase comes at a time when demand for affordable downsizer housing is growing, although the nation’s housing market is slowing.

🏬 Scentre Group is selling a 50% stake in Westfield Mt Gravatt in Brisbane to Australian Retirement Trust for $882.5 million, marking the pair’s second major deal following ART’s 19.9% purchase in Westfield Sydney last year. The transaction was backed by ART’s real estate partner QIC and comes at a 3.5% premium to book value. The sale supports Scentre’s capital-light strategy, freeing up funds for a pipeline of apartment developments, although final approval from the ACCC is still pending.

🏭 Self-storage operator StoreLocal has acquired two newly developed Western Sydney storage facilities - Arndell Park and Jamisontown - for a combined $57 million, delivering over 15,200 sqm of net lettable storage space. The deal was run by CBRE’s John Micallef and Jason Edge, with both sites developed by SeventySix and built by Akura. It reflects continued institutional appetite for storage and logistics-adjacent real estate in Western Sydney’s growth corridors.

25/08/2026

✨ REISA’S WEEKLY REAL ESTATE RECAP ✨

🏢 Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC is doubling down on Sydney office with a $450 million acquisition of the 32-storey tower at 1 Market Street. Structured as a capital recycling deal within the Investa platform, the transaction signals renewed institutional conviction in Sydney CBD office assets after a prolonged period of subdued investor appetite.

🛍️ Australian Retirement Trust has acquired a 50% interest in Westfield Mt Gravatt for $883 million, its second major play with Scentre Group following December’s Westfield Sydney stake. The deal adds to a surge of retail investment activity nationwide, with Cbus, GPT and Lendlease all striking major centre transactions in recent months.

🎓 Australia has cemented its status as the leading student housing market in Asia Pacific, capturing 61% of regional transactions in H1 2026. Despite tripling volumes since 2022, less than 10% of students are housed in purpose-built accommodation, drawing global capital from Greystar, Mapletree and M&G as the supply gap widens.

21/08/2026

We’re excited to introduce REISA 2025 Real Estate Mentor Program Mentee, Olivia Luu.

Olivia is a second year student studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Laws at the University of Sydney, currently a Investments Intern at Qualitas.

Through the program, Olivia learned directly from someone working at Qualitas, gaining early insight into the company and the work involved in real estate, exposure that later helped her join Qualitas’ rotational internship program and build on what she’d learned firsthand.

Interested in a career in real estate? Ready to grow your confidence and expand your network? The Women in Real Estate Mentor Program is for you!

📌 Women in Real Estate Mentor Program application are OPEN - apply via linktree in our bio!

⏰ Registrations close 9:00pm Sunday 23 August

19/08/2026

We’re excited to introduce REISA 2025 Real Estate Mentor Program Mentee, Clarisse Tsang.

Clarisse is a fourth year student studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, currently a Capital Transactions Intern at Charter Hall.

Through the program, Clarisse connected with mentors from companies including Centuria, Barings, and Brookfield, gaining a deeper understanding of the industry and building confidence navigating a career in a space that remains male-dominated.

Interested in a career in real estate? Ready to grow your confidence and expand your network? The Women in Real Estate Mentor Program is for you!

📌 Women in Real Estate Mentor Program applications are OPEN - apply via the linktree in our bio!
⏰ Registrations close 9:00pm Sunday 23 August

18/08/2026

We’re excited to introduce REISA 2025 Real Estate Mentor Program Mentee, Mariam Yousif.

Mariam is a fourth year student studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Laws at the University of Sydney, currently interning at PGIM.
Through the program, Mariam gained exposure to different career paths, learned directly from industry professionals, and built connections that have helped shape her career direction.
Interested in a career in real estate? Ready to grow your confidence and expand your network? The Women in Real Estate Mentor Program is for you!

📌 Women in Real Estate Mentor Program applications are OPEN - apply via the linktree in our bio!

⏰ Applications close 9:00PM Sunday 23 August 2026

17/08/2026

✨REISA’S WEEKLY REAL ESTATE RECAP✨

🏨Australia’s hotel sector stayed resilient in the first half of 2026 despite global conflict and cost of living pressures, with national occupancy and ADR both rising. Sydney led all capital cities, with occupancy up to 80.3% and ADR climbing 7.3% to $282.36, and is forecast to keep growing. Investor appetite remains strong, with three major hotels currently on the market, led by the $275 million Hotel Florin in Sydney’s CBD.

📦 Australia’s self-storage sector has surged into one of the hottest alternative asset classes, with investment volumes up 889% to $6.86 billion in FY26, driven by the privatisation of National Storage REIT by Brookfield and GIC. With global players like BlackRock and Barings also entering the market, self-storage is rapidly shifting from niche to core in institutional portfolios.

🛍️ Lendlease has completed the sell-down of its APPF Retail fund through a $1.3 billion sale of stakes in Westfield Carindale and Lakeside Joondalup to Cbus Property. The deal caps an eight-month divestment program prompted by investor redemptions, while also supporting Cbus Property’s strategic expansion into Australian retail real estate.

Check out our events via the link in bio 🔗

More recaps coming next week!

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https://usu.edu.au/clubs/real-estate-investment-student-association/, https://linktr.ee/reisausyd

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