Ryan Loehr
24 November, 2025
Discipline Through the Cycle: Lessons in Property Investing from Charter Hall’s Steve Bennett
In this episode of The Exchange, Ryan Loehr sits down with Steve Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of Charter Hall Direct Property, to discuss how one of Australia’s largest and most respected real asset managers is positioning through a changing market cycle.
With more than A$10 billion in assets under management and a track record spanning three decades, Charter Hall’s Direct Property team is recognised for its disciplined portfolio construction, hands-on management, and commitment to long-term income and investor alignment.
Steve shares insights on how evolving tenant needs, sustainability priorities, and shifting capital flows are reshaping Australia’s office, industrial, retail, and social-infrastructure sectors — and what strategies are helping investors achieve attractive, risk-adjusted returns.
From governance and ESG integration to emerging opportunities in mixed-use and social-impact assets, this conversation offers a rare look inside the decision-making frameworks of one of Australia’s leading property platforms.
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