RealEstat.id (Jakarta) – Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, Australia’s residential property market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience.
This strength is not merely a reflection of market sentiment, but is underpinned by a more fundamental challenge: Australia is facing a significant undersupply of housing.
According to Chandra Leonardi, Chief Executive Officer of Capital Value International Group (CVIG), this structural imbalance is creating increasingly compelling long-term investment opportunities for Indonesian investors seeking to diversify their assets into international markets.
Through the National Housing Accord, the Australian Government has set a target of delivering 1.2 million new homes by 2029.
However, challenges including elevated construction costs, labour shortages and lengthy planning and approval processes continue to constrain housing delivery, with new supply falling short of the target.
Read More: Five Powerful Megatrends Reshaping Asia Pacific Business Hubs: Colliers
At the same time, Australia’s population continues to grow, supported by skilled migration, international students and permanent migration programs.
Sydney and Melbourne remain the two cities attracting the highest levels of population growth, supporting sustained demand for both residential housing and rental properties over the long term.
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicates that the value of Australia’s residential property market has reached approximately AUD12.8 trillion, while CoreLogic Australia reports that Sydney continues to record the highest housing values in the country, with median house prices exceeding AUD1.2 million.
Meanwhile, Sydney’s residential vacancy rate remains at approximately 1.3%, according to SQM Research, reflecting continued constraints on housing supply.
“The fundamentals underpinning the Australian property market remain exceptionally strong. The population continues to grow, while housing construction has not kept pace with rising demand. For long-term investors, this type of structural imbalance represents a compelling opportunity,” said Chandra Leonardi during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Read More: One Global Capital Expands Resorts Portfolio with Boutique Parramatta Property
He noted that, unlike currency movements and interest-rate fluctuations, which are cyclical in nature, the underlying need for housing is a fundamental driver that will continue to support Australia’s residential property market over the long term.
“Exchange rates can move, and interest rates can rise or fall. But the need for housing will always remain. When demand continues to increase while supply remains constrained, quality property can become a long-term wealth-building asset,” he added.
Indonesian Investors Increasingly in Focus
At the same time, the landscape of foreign investment in Australia is beginning to shift. The latest data from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) shows that Indonesian investors recorded approximately AUD100 million in approved residential property investment, positioning Indonesia among the largest investor groups from Asia after China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Meanwhile, the dominance of Chinese investors in Australia’s property market has shown a declining trend in recent years.
Read More: Paradise Indonesia (INPP) Records Five Years of Revenue Growth, Reaches Rp1.74 Trillion in 2025
Data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) indicates that Chinese property investment, which once reached approximately A$31.9 billion annually, has since declined significantly.
This shift has been driven by a combination of factors, including slowing economic growth and the property-sector crisis in China, which have weakened investor purchasing power, as well as capital controls restricting the flow of funds overseas.
Against this backdrop, interest from investors in several other Asian markets—including Indonesia, India, Japan and Vietnam—is showing signs of increasing as international property becomes increasingly attractive as a means of asset diversification, currency diversification and long-term wealth preservation.
According to Chandra, this changing investment landscape presents a growing opportunity for Indonesian investors.
“The shifting investment landscape creates an increasingly significant opportunity for Indonesian investors to fill some of the space previously dominated by Chinese buyers, particularly in Sydney’s premium residential segment, which continues to be supported by strong economic fundamentals and constrained housing supply,” he said.
Read More: Nuanu Creative City Accelerates Development of Bali’s Most Integrated Creative Ecosystem
CVIG Responds to a Growing Market Opportunity
Recognising this potential, Capital Value International Group (CVIG) continues to develop premium residential projects in Sydney designed to meet market demand while delivering long-term investment value.
Founded in 2013 by Jakarta-born entrepreneur Chandra Leonardi, CVIG is an Australia-based property developer specialising in landed residential homes rather than apartment developments.
CVIG’s latest project is located in Roselands, one of Sydney’s rapidly developing residential areas, approximately 20–30 minutes by car from Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD).
Developed on a site spanning approximately 2,000 square metres, the project comprises an exclusive collection of premium townhouses, with individual residences priced at approximately IDR30 billion.
The development has an overall estimated value of approximately IDR225 billion, reflecting continued demand for premium residential property in Sydney while reinforcing CVIG’s strategy of delivering high-quality residential products in locations with strong long-term growth potential.
To ensure a design standard capable of competing in Australia’s premium residential market, CVIG has partnered with M.A.R.S Architecture & Interior Design Australia, an architectural practice recognised for its portfolio of luxury residential and prestigious commercial projects across Australia.
“The value of a property is determined by more than its location. Land component, lifestyle quality and access to major roads are among the key factors that determine its long-term investment value. That is why we work with leading Australian architects to ensure that every project is positioned to deliver sustainable value over the long term,” Chandra explained.
Read More: Bumi Serpong Damai (BSDE) Targets Rp10 Trillion in Marketing Sales for 2026
From Property Agency to Respected Developer
Capital Value International Group’s decision to target Sydney’s premium residential segment is the result of more than a decade of business development and industry experience.
Founded in 2013, the company initially operated as a property marketing agency, representing a range of leading Australian property developers.
During this period, CVIG received several industry awards before taking a strategic step forward in 2017 by commencing development of its own projects.
The transformation marked the company’s evolution from a property marketer into a property developer. Over more than a decade, CVIG has built a development portfolio now approaching IDR500 billion in value.
“We started this journey without a big name, without an established track record and with very limited resources. Every challenge became a learning experience that shaped the way we built the business. Through those experiences, we came to understand that integrity and responsibility towards every client are fundamental to building trust over the long term,” Chandra recalled.
According to Chandra, this journey has helped shape the character of the company and continues to serve as the foundation of its business approach.
Read More: Secures Five Dock Land, One Global Capital Unveils AUD1.6 Billion City-Scale Development
CVIG places strong emphasis on an adaptive working culture capable of reading and responding to market dynamics, while maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability and fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
This approach also forms part of the company’s efforts to bridge Indonesian and broader Asian investors with the Australian property market, supported by extensive industry experience and an in-depth understanding of the sector.
A Window of Opportunity That May Not Come Twice
According to Chandra, proximity to Sydney’s CBD and city views remain important considerations for Indonesian investors when purchasing property overseas.
However, as investors become increasingly sophisticated in their understanding of global markets, purchasing decisions are now being driven by more comprehensive analysis.
Beyond location, investors are increasingly evaluating fundamental factors such as population growth, infrastructure development, rental demand and the potential for long-term capital appreciation. Australia—and Sydney in particular—continues to meet these key investment criteria.
“The best investment opportunities are always created by market fundamentals, not market euphoria. Australia’s current housing undersupply represents a structural, long-term opportunity that will take considerable time to resolve. We believe this is the right moment for Indonesian investors to participate in the long-term growth of the Australian property market,” Chandra concluded.
Read More Interesting News and Articles on Google News
