CFMG Land & Opportunity Fund FY18-FY19 in review
Dear Investor, As FY 18/19 comes to a close, we appreciate the support and loyalty of each investor with CFMG Capital via the CFMG Land & Opportunity Fund. Our core focus to create long term value for investors through disciplined acquisition and a conservative but realistic approach to investment still remains the central theme of everything we do. By delivering consistent results and keeping your interests as an investor at the forefront of everything we do, we aim to develop a long term, repeat investment partnership with every client. During FY 18/19 we continued to demonstrate the strength of our project delivery capabilities with both the Creeks Edge and Oakland Pocket developments now successfully completed earlier than the forecast terms. Pleasingly, we were excited to note that our aim to build long term partnerships with each investor continues to come to the fore as over 85% of investors in these two opportunities chose to re-invest into the next available opportunity. A fantastic result, and we thank each of you for your support. During FY 18/19 we also achieved title registration on over 200 residential lots in South East Queensland. These include the aforementioned Oakland Pocket (57 lots), Creeks Edge (80 lots), the 75 lot Stage 1 at Middleton Park and the 52 lot Stage 2 at Solander. All great results for the project delivery team. On the acquisition front, we also settled the purchase of the 100 lot Elevate Estate at Ormeau Hills, the 80 lot Lomandra Park Estate at Bridgeman Downs and the 186 lot balance land at Middleton Park. Each of these three projects have been well supported by our investor base and each project has been successfully launched to market with construction now commenced. In addition, three additional project sites have been secured and will be exciting opportunities set for launch via the CFMG Land & Opportunity Fund in early FY 19/20. On a more personal note, for the second year running I participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout during June and experienced just a small portion of what it can be like to be homeless, a reality experienced every night by more than 116,000 fellow Australians, including more than 20,000 children. It was pleasing to see that with the support of our suppliers, staff, consultants, business partners and of course, you our investors – CFMG Capital exceeded our expectations raising $17,389 to provide vital support services to those experiencing homelessness. Being an active member of our community is important to CFMG Capital and in addition to the above, often via the pro-active nature of our wonderful staff, the team participates in a number of other fantastic community programs – be sure to keep an eye on our social media pages to keep up to date with their efforts of which I am very proud. In the following pages, you will find a summary of the status of various projects and some current market commentary. In addition, we provide a sneak preview to some of the upcoming investment opportunities set for launch in FY 19/20. We encourage you to access your Investor Portal for updates regarding your investments with us and the group’s projects. Simply visit cfmgcapital.com.au and log on using your personal access details. In the meantime, if you require anything from us, please don’t hesitate to contact us. A big thanks for your ongoing support. Regards, Scott Watson Managing Director
News: Unlisted Funds outperform in 2018 The team at CFMG Capital have always been confident in the model underpinning the Land & Opportunity Fund. As an unlisted fund paying a fixed return of 12% p.a, and not susceptible to the fluctuations of other listed and unlisted funds, the Land & Opportunity Fund has proven to be a popular investment opportunity for a very diverse group of investors. With a minimum investment of just $25,000 the low barriers to entry allow many every day Australians to take advantage of the opportunities often only reserved for investors who meet the qualification requirements to be considered a wholesale investor. A March 2019 article in the Australian Financial Review highlighted how unlisted property funds have continued their spectacular run of returns in the past 5 years, once again outperforming listed real estate trusts, direct property investments and the broader equities market – delivering a return of 13.8% throughout calendar year 2018. Top performing unlisted property funds aimed at retail investors have returned 22% during the past 5 years, nearly 11 times what savers have earnt from basic savings accounts.
“Performance for the past five years has been fantastic,� says Dugald Higgins, head of property and listed strategies at Zenith Investment Partners, an independent research group. Over the same 2018 period, direct property gave back a total return of 10.3 per cent, according to a quarterly report produced by Zenith Investment Partners, MSCI, the Property Funds Association and the Property Council of Australia. Australian equities closed the 2018 year on a weaker note at negative 2.8 per cent, while the Australian real estate investment trusts provided a modest 2.7 per cent return. For comparison, cash remained stable at 2 per cent and fixedincome returns held strong at 6.8 per cent. Over the past five years, unlisted property has delivered long-term value for investors, with total returns at 22 per cent annually, more than three times stronger than Australian equities at 5.6 per cent.
New Investment Opportunities CFMG Capital will continue to provide current investors via the CFMG Land & Opportunity Fund with priority early access to the newest opportunities we bring to market. This exclusive priority access allows current investors to secure their positions prior to the public release of new opportunities and has proven popular with the re-investment or additional investment from our loyal clients reaching all-time highs. In fact one client recently invested in Middleton Park II and subsequently pointed out that this was in fact the 10th project they have been involved in with CFMG Capital, a fantastic milestone and an example of a long term repeat investment relationship we strive to achieve with all investors.
Middleton Park II, Logan Reserve
Birchwood, Park Ridge
This 10.35 hectare site is located in the thriving growth corridor of Logan, just 30 minutes (28km) south of the Brisbane CBD and is the continuation of an existing operating residential land development known as Middleton Park. A multi stage project, Middleton Park is currently being developed into 150 residential lots to service the significant demand in the area for new residential development. Middleton Park II will create a further 186 residential lots to create a 336 lot residential community. Middleton Park II as a standalone investment opportunity has the significant benefits of existing sales and development momentum, a Development Approval and an established and thriving 2 stage community.
With dual frontage to Koplick Road and East Beaumont Road in Park Ridge, this 4.95 hectare site is ideally located in the prime development precinct within the highly sought after Logan growth corridor. The site already has Development Approval and is only a short distance from the nearly completed Solander project being undertaken by CFMG Capital on nearby Park Ridge Road.
The project is just minutes from existing and planned infrastructure including expanded Coles and newly established Woolworths. Logan City Council is fast becoming a major economic and residential growth corridor: • Home to ~20,000 operating businesses
Only 30 minutes (26km) south of the Brisbane CBD, this multi stage project will be developed into 89 residential lots to service the significant demand in the area for new residential land. The site is just minutes from existing and planned infrastructure including expanded Coles and newly established Woolworths at the Park Ridge Town Centre. Park Ridge is located within the Logan City Council boundaries and is fast becoming a major economic and residential growth corridor: • Home to ~20,000 operating businesses
• Part of Logan planning scheme
• Key location within Park Ridge planning scheme and broader Logan City Plan
• 25 year plan set to include delivery of 70,000 new dwellings & 50,000 new jobs
• Park Ridge planning scheme covers area of 2,450 hectares, set to grow by 25,000 residents alone
• $394.3m of major infrastructure projects under construction, planned or completed
• Logan City 25 year plan set to include delivery of 70,000 new dwellings & 50,000 new jobs
• $200m Logan Central Master Plan
• $394.3m of major infrastructure projects under construction, planned or completed
• 127 hectare Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA) industrial hub projected to inject $1 billion into local economy This opportunity was released to the priority VIP waiting list in Q3 FY19/20 and was in excess of 65% subscribed via our existing investor base.
• $200m Logan Central Master Plan • 127 hectare Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA) industrial hub projected to inject $1 billion into local economy
Solander, Park Ridge
Acacia Village, Wollert
Mayfair Lane, Rochedale
A key to CFMG Capital’s success is working to a clearly defined strategy which enables the long term vision to be achieved in securing a suitably weighted forward project pipeline.
Mayfair Lane in Rochedale is a prime 1.33 hectare site just 12km from the Brisbane CBD. Rochedale is a premium development location in high demand with limited land availability thus creating supply issues that create premium pricing for vacant lot sales.
Part of this strategy is to recognise the importance of national diversification and to achieve a balanced project portfolio the project opportunity identified in Epping Road at Wollert is expected to align with these strategic goals. Located only 25km from the Melbourne CBD, Acacia Village at Wollert will be developed among an abundance of already established lifestyle amenities, health and education facilities, outdoor living and public transport and major road networks. It is anticipated that the project site will be developed as an 84 lot residential development together with associated retail and commercial uses, and is situated in close proximity to nearby developments being undertaken by other major developers including AV Jennings and Villawood. Acacia Village at Wollert is expected to be released to our priority VIP waiting list in early FY19/20.
To be developed into just 15 of these premium allotments, Mayfair Lane is a boutique project opportunity set to take advantage of favourable market conditions and service the significant demand for vacant residential land located within the inner ring suburb conveniently located to the city centre. This investment opportunity is expected to be released to our priority VIP waiting list in FY19/20.
Land & Opportunity Fund Development Update
CFMG Capital’s development pipeline is diversified across the Project Overview
Eastern Seaboard States having 1,200 lots under development or completed and a further 1,000 lots going through the planning and assessment process.
With the benefit of a diversified project portfolio, CFMG Capital’s current development pipeline across 10 different projects is summarised in the following table: Project Lot Status
350
336 303
300 COMING SOON CURRENT
250 200
179
COMPLETED
150 CREEKS EDGE
100
OAKLAND POCKET LOMANDRA PARK SOLANDER MIDDLETON PARK
84
89
80
100
50
76
57 15
0
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MIDDLETON PARK II HARRIES ROAD BIRCHWOOD BRISBANE GOLD COAST
MAYFAIR LANE CUNNINGHAM RISE
ELEVATE SYDNEY
The Millstone, Strathtulloh With more than 250 of the total 303 allotments already pre-sold unconditionally and under construction, the focus of the CFMG Capital team is on driving construction momentum. Construction is underway simultaneously on 238 allotments across Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7a of the project, with Stages 1, 2 and 3 totalling 141 lots now completed and title registration expected in July 2019. Registration of these titles will generate $20million+ in settlement revenues for the project.
THE BROOK
DAMARA DAMARA PARK MELBOURNE
ACACIA VILLAGE THE MILLSTONE BROOKHAVEN/ALTITUDE EVERGREEN
A key to CFMG Capital’s success is working to a clearly defined strategy which enables the long term vision to be achieved in securing a suitably weighted forward project pipleline. In implementing this strategy, CFMG Capital adopts a three tiered selection criteria. • Firstly, consideration is given to the appropriate market or State’s within Australia to promote investment opportunities. • Secondly, areas or suburbs within each State are analysed having regard to their potential growth needs. • And thirdly, particular properties identified within those areas or suburbs in each State are assessed against CFMG Capital’s key investment criteria.
Oakland Pocket, Morayfield Construction was completed during February 2019 paving the way for the settlement of allotment sales to commence. As the project transitioned to sell down, CFMG Capital commenced early distribution to investors in the project via the CFMG Land & Opportunity Fund with many of those investors electing to roll over into the latest investment opportunities. This project is now complete.
Solander, Park Ridge
Lomandra Park, Bridgeman Downs
The development works for the 103 allotments in Stages 1 and 2 of the project have been completed with the final Stage 3 construction works having commenced.
The project team at CFMG Capital have commenced the initial development works with demolition of the existing houses and clearing of the project sites.
The community is a hive of activity, with almost all Stage 1 homes completed and many residents already calling Solander home for well over six months now. In Stage 2, homes are now under construction at various stages, with several now at lockup stage and awaiting final touches before welcoming more new residents to Solander Estate.
Given the premium inner ring location of Lomandra Park, located just 12km from the Brisbane CBD – there will be significant demand from local owner occupiers, particularly 2nd/3rd home buyers and upgraders. As a result, the key sales strategy for CFMG Capital will be to provide targeted land allocations to premium volume builders with pent up demand for inner city vacant land greater than the typical inner ring land sizes of 300-400m2. With the changes to the Development Approval achieved by the team at CFMG Capital the sales team for Lomandra Park are excited to be bringing to market a project that specifically meets a gap in the market for larger allotments in the inner ring.
Middleton Park, Logan Reserve
Whilst the previously proposed plan included a minimum lot size of 450m2, the revised plan driving the average lot size up well over 500m2 has been extremely well received by agents, builders an interested local parties alike.
Development works on the 75 Lot Stage 1 were completed in early 2019, triggering the registration of land titles and initial settlement of existing land sales. Pleasingly, the works completed to create titles in Stage 1 involved significant pre-works for Stage 2, and thus the construction time frame for Stage 2 is expected to be relatively compact. Further to this, works were fully completed to create a sub stage of 13 lots, with title creation to these allotments expected in July 2019. With the launch of Middleton Park II to create a larger 336 lot residential development to be collectively known as Middleton Park, these works establish a strong benchmark for ongoing performance for each individual project making up Middleton Park. Elevate, Ormeau Hills The team at CFMG Capital have completed the initial site clearing in preparation for commencement of the bulk earthworks. With an updated development approval now granted by the Gold Coast City Council (to increase the project yield by four allotments) the management team are preparing to proceed into the next phase of the construction works. Colliers International are the appointed on-site agents, while CFMG Capital will also leverage our own traditional builder networks to establish sales volume and momentum. Creeks Edge, Morayfield With the completion of construction works in late 2018, followed by title registration and settlement of lot sales, CFMG capital was able to bring forward the minimum term for the investment via the CFMG Land & Opportunity Fund to twelve months – being 6 months earlier than the forecast minimum term of 18 months. Based on the success with this investment opportunity, a significant portion of CFMG Capitals loyal investors have elected to re-invest into one of our latest investment opportunities and this project is now completed.
Colliers have recently completed the sales process for a local development, while CFMG Capital also completed a 255 residential subdivision just 18 months ago less than 1km from the site, and as such existing networks and market momentum should be established for a successful sales launch.
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