There are lots of folks talking up property today, from developer financiers at the AFR:
The head of property at Melbourne-based investment house Wingate has played down concerns about a housing crash and says its appetite to lend to private developers – following a retreat by the major banks – remains stronger than ever.
Wingate, which has more than $2 billion of funds under management, has grown its debt partner funds business by $300 million this year, hitting $700 million in November.