AQUASIA
INVESTMENT SERVICES
ABOUT
Aquasia Investment Services (AIS) was established in 2024 to originate, syndicate and manage real estate credit opportunities.
Its senior team founded a successful private credit platform in 2017 to originate, manage and invest in real estate debt opportunities across Australia and New Zealand. The team joined Aquasia in late 2024 to originate deal-by-deal private credit investment opportunities for Aquasia’s managed funds and network of third-party investors.
TRACK RECORD
INVESTMENT STRUCTURE
AIS targets senior and mezzanine loan investments which give wholesale clients an opportunity to participate as direct lender on a “deal-by-deal” basis and the ability to select loans that suit their individual investment preferences.
Each transaction is typically structured as a syndicated secured loan with a small group of lenders which may include the Aquasia Private Investment Fund.
All securities are held by Perpetual (as independent security trustee) for the benefit of syndicate lenders.
AIS acts as loan arranger and facility agent to manage each loan until maturity. AIS receives an upfront arranger fee and on-going loan management fee. All other interest and fees are payable to the lenders.
Direct lending, without an intermediate fund vehicle, allows investors to structure their legal and tax affairs optimally for their individual circumstances. For offshore investors, loans are structured to comply with the s128F interest withholding tax exemption.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
From time to time opportunities may arise for wholesale clients to participate in syndicated secured loans originated by AIS. A minimum participation of $2 million would apply, with loan facilities typically in the range of $15-50m for terms of 1-3 years.
Loans may be ranked senior or mezzanine and will be secured by registered property mortgages and other security along with corporate/personal guarantees.
AIS focuses on direct lending for real estate assets located in metropolitan and major regional centres Australia and New Zealand across a range of sectors including:
- Residential development
- Social real estate (disability accommodation, childcare, etc)
- Hotel & hospitality
- Industrial & logistics
- Office & retail
Loan types may include construction, acquisition and bridge financing as well as asset repositioning/trade-up funding.
AIS has historically targeted opportunities with expected returns in excess of 10% pa net of fees.
1. Cumulative from 2017-2024. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Disclaimer
The information contained on this page was prepared by Aquasia Pty Ltd ABN 20 136 522 051, AFSL 337872 and its authorised representative Aquasia Investment Services Pty Ltd (AIS) ABN 19 680 665 196 AR 1312555 (jointly and severally Aquasia) for general information purposes for ‘wholesale clients’ (as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act).
This page contains general information only and does not take into account any person’s specific objectives, financial situation or needs and does not constitute financial or investment advice or recommendation. It is not a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial products or a commitment to provide or arrange any loan or other credit product. It is not a disclosure document or product disclosure statement as defined in the Act.
Participants in any loan or other credit product arranged by AIS must make their own assessment of the risks involved, including without limitation, the creditworthiness of the parties involved and their ability to perform their duties and obligations, complexity of the transaction structure, value of collateral, validity and enforceability of loan and security documents and the impact of broader economic conditions.
Existing or potential investors in any Aquasia managed investment fund (Fund) should refer to the current Information Memorandum for that Fund.
Independent financial advice and input from accounting, tax, legal and other professional advisors should be obtained before making any investment or financial decision, including whether to borrow or lend money.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Aquasia makes no representation or warranty about, and does not guarantee:
a) repayment of principal or payment of interest, fees or other moneys owed by a borrower or other obligor under any loan or other credit facility arranged by AIS;
b) ability of a lender to provide initial or on-going funding under any loan or other credit facility arranged by AIS; or
c) repayment of capital or any particular rate of return from any Fund.
To the extent permitted by law, neither Aquasia nor its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents or associates or those of its related bodies corporate or managed investment schemes (Aquasia Parties) are liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person in connection with this information and the Aquasia Parties exclude all liability (including in negligence) in connection with this page and its contents. Aquasia Parties and their clients may trade in or hold some of the financial or credit products referred to on this page or elsewhere on this site.