We believe that exposure to quality property investments should be an essential part of any well diversified portfolio.
For more than two decades, CFM has offered investors exposure to a range of high quality, commercial property investment and fund options.
We believe that exposure to quality property investments should be an essential part of any well diversified portfolio.
For more than two decades, CFM has offered investors exposure to a range of high quality, commercial property investment and fund options.
As we move out of a period of historically low interest rates, many Australian investors are finding the residential market harder to access. Supply is dwindling and loans have become harder to get approved, while mortgage repayments have, on average, risen faster than rents, thereby diminishing returns.
Commercial property may be an alternative.
Where commercial property investing is advantageous to investors is that investment generally starts as low as $10,000. Not only does this mean gearing is often not required, but diversification can be achieved far more easily when compared to residential property.
Diversification can help lower an investor’s overall risk level whilst increasing potential returns as changes in the value of residential and commercial property are not directly correlated and the income returns of these two asset classes can be quite different.
Types of managed commercial property funds
An investment with characteristics most like a direct purchase of a commercial property, with the added benefit of professional management. Unlisted direct property funds have the potential to provide investors with regular income, generated from rents collected from tenants, and capital gain, upon sale of an underlying property. They are unlisted, meaning they are not listed on the ASX.
You can gain access to an unlisted direct property fund through Cromwell’s Direct Property Fund listed below.
A-REITs invest in a wide range of commercial property types. They are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The wide variety of A-REITs available, the large asset diversification generally within each A-REIT and their high level of liquidity are strong positives.
You can gain access to a listed property fund through the Cromwell Phoenix Property Securites Fund listed below.
Our open funds
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Our track record
CFM has a strong track record managing unlisted direct property funds. Find out more about the performance of our fully subscribed and closed investment funds.
Cromwell’s approach to property is characterised by a belief in the cyclicality of markets. We have a strong focus on governance, compliance, and oversight which gives us the confidence to time entry and exit from markets. Read about our successes here.
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- As at 31 October 2024. After fees and costs. Performance data for periods longer than one year have been annualised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
- As at 31 October 2024 (PSF – Ordinary Units). After fees and costs. Performance data for periods longer than one year have been annualised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
- As at 31 October 2024. After fees and costs. Performance data for periods longer than one year have been annualised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
- Capital growth, distributions and tax consequences are not guaranteed and are subject to the assumptions and risks contained in the PDS. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
- S&P/ASX300 A-REIT Accumulation Index.
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