Top Left: Ross Lees, Head of Funds Management, accepting the award on behalf of Centuria Capital Group from Selwyn Chong, Head of Research, Core Property. Top Right: Centuria with the award for 2019 Listed Property Fund Manager of the Year - (Left to Right) are Andrew Essey, Head of Transactions; Ross Lees, Head of Funds Management; Ben Harrop, Head of Distribution, Centuria Capital. Bottom Left: Hank Bronts, Managing Director, Castlerock Property, accepting the award from Selwyn Chong, Head of Research and Dinesh Pillutla, Managing Director, Core Property. Bottom Right: Castlerock with the award for 2019 Unlisted Fund of the Year - (Left to Right) are Dinesh Pillutla, Managing Director, Core Property; Adam Bronts, Director, Castlerock Property; Jason Bronts, Director, Castlerock Property; Selwyn Chong, Head of Research, Core Property.
Core Property Research announces awards for 2019 Listed Property Fund Manager of the Year and Unlisted Property Fund of the Year
16 October 2019: Core Property Research have announced the awards for the 2019 Listed Property Fund Manager of the Year and 2019 Unlisted Fund of the Year. The awards were announced at Core Property’s Annual Property Funds Industry Forum held in Queenstown, New Zealand from 13-15 October 2019.
Listed Property Fund Manager of the Year 2019 – Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI)
Centuria Capital Group has been awarded the 2019 Listed Property Fund Manager of the Year. This award recognises Centuria’s strong performance and delivery over the past 12 months as well as being well positioned for future growth across all its ASX listed and unlisted funds.
Dinesh Pillutla, Managing Director of Core Property Research said:
“Centuria Capital was recognised for delivering strong performance across several metrics, prudent management of capital, and its ability to source and structure property funds to a range of investors. We also took into consideration the relevant management skills and strong track record of Centuria Capital as a property fund manager.”
Speaking about the win, Centuria Capital Group Joint CEOs John McBain and Jason Huljich, said:
“Centuria is pleased to receive this award which recognises the company’s success in expanding its real estate platform, generating industry leading total returns to institutional and retail investors, and measured entry into new property sectors.”
“It also reflects the strong regard for our team, our solid performance track record and the high-quality property investment products that we continue to offer investors,” Mr McBain added.
Unlisted Property Fund of the Year 2019 – Auslink Property Trust No.2, Castlerock Property
The Auslink Property Trust No.2, managed by Castlerock Property, has been awarded the 2019 Unlisted Property Fund of the Year. This award recognises the strong management focus delivering a robust portfolio of government leased assets with attractive property metrics for investors.
Dinesh Pillutla, Managing Director of Core Property Research said:
“The Auslink Property Trust No.2 was recognised for its strong property metrics with a diverse portfolio of fully leased commercial properties backed by secure government tenancies, long lease terms and attractive rental increases. Castlerock Property has also been recognised for its strong and experienced management capabilities within the Fund.”
Commenting on the award, Castlerock Property’s Founder and Managing Director, Hank Bronts said:
“To be acknowledged by Core Property Research in this way is an absolute honour and a true stamp of quality for our Auslink Property Trust No.2. Industry recognition like this puts the spotlight on our unique investment strategy – a strategy that we’re proud to say has delivered consistent investor returns for more than 15 years now.”
Core Property Research congratulates the Centuria and Castlerock management teams on their highly deserved awards for 2019.