Australian real estate company Dexus has announced its plan to sell a high-quality office building in Sydney's central business district for A$393.1 million ($263.7 million), representing a significant discount of nearly 17% compared to its independent valuation. The sale of Dexus' property is subject to approval from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board, and the buyer's identity and nationality have not been disclosed. The sale serves as an indicator of the valuation challenges faced by the sector, with market pricing suggesting a reduction in asset values by 20% to 25%.
Last week, Dexus, an Australian real estate company, announced its plan to sell a high-quality office building located in Sydney’s central business district for A$393.1 million ($263.7 million). The selling price represents a significant discount of nearly 17% compared to the independent valuation conducted in December.
Amid a slowing economy and the continued remote working policies resulting from the pandemic, commercial real estate developers worldwide are encountering difficulties as markets reassess the value of assets in this changing landscape.
Dexus has been actively seeking buyers for its two sites in Sydney’s central business district for a considerable period, and the potential sale of these properties could serve as an indicator of the valuation challenges faced by the sector.
The sale of the property is contingent upon the approval of Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board. While a spokesperson from Dexus acknowledged that the buyer is a foreign entity, they have not revealed the identity or nationality of the buyer.
During the Macquarie Australia Conference in May, Ross Du Vernet, the Chief Investment Officer of Dexus, expressed his opinion that market pricing, which suggests a reduction in asset values by 20% to 25%, is overly pessimistic. The Independent valuation conducted in December indicated a decrease of approximately 1.4% compared to the previous book values for the period up to December 31, 2022.
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