Orens Capital has launched Australia’s first single-family housing (SFH) Build to Rent fund focused on detached family homes. It aims to offer a timely and scalable solution to the country’s worsening housing shortage.
With over 30% of households now renting – many priced out of ownership – Orens Capital’s new model delivers Build to Rent homes in suburban growth areas where demand from families and essential workers continues to surge.
“This isn’t just a fund—it’s a blueprint for the future of suburban living. We’re proud to lead the market in delivering long-term housing solutions that align with how Australians want to live – space, stability, and community.”
Jimmy Zhang, CEO, Orens Capital
Unlike traditional Build to Rent schemes centred on inner-city apartments, Orens Capital’s model focuses on standalone homes designed for renters seeking space and permanence.
Targeting key growth corridors across Melbourne and Sydney, the strategy delivers family-friendly living with long-term value and greater flexibility for investors.
“We’ve likely passed the worst. Inflation is falling faster than expected, the labour market remains solid, and GDP growth is gradually returning to trend. Compared to other advanced economies, Australia is in a strong position.”
Alan Oster, former Chief Economist, NAB
The strategy was unveiled at the Orens Capital Deep Dive Keynote on 22 May 2025, where former NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster shared a cautiously optimistic economic outlook.
With 34% of Australian households renting, on par with the United States and the United Kingdom and 60% of these renters living in detached homes, the market is primed for the globally proven single-family rental (SFR) model.
“We’re matching long-term capital with long-term community needs. The detached home is not a luxury – it’s a fundamental part of the Australian lifestyle. This strategy ensures that more families stay connected to the schools, jobs, and neighbourhoods that matter most to them.”
Jimmy Zhang, CEO, Orens Capital
This preference is both structural and cultural: Australians have long valued space, privacy, and backyard living – qualities inherent to detached housing. Orens Capital will open investor subscriptions in July 2025.
