Burgess Rawson, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) focused real estate and business broker, has confirmed that its June auction campaign will feature ten high-quality freeholds for sale, following on from the strong precedent set at its May auctions.

 

“As we approach the midpoint of the year we are thrilled to be able to confirm ten first-class ECEC freehold opportunities that will be presented at our upcoming auction campaign,’ Adam Thomas, Burgess Rawson Managing Director Queensland said.

 

“It is becoming clear that the resilience of the child care centre asset class, despite rising interest rates and workforce concerns, remains robust with broad investor interest supporting transactions and prices.’

 

May was a particularly strong month for ECEC freeholds with 12 changing hands in the month with Burgess Rawson confirming a blended yield of 5.18 per cent on sales, down slightly from the 5.30 per cent achieved in the first quarter of 2023.

 

Of special note was the sale of a Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Mosman which sold for $4.41 million on a yield of just 2.75 per cent, the lowest ever recorded for this class of investment.

 

Burgess Rawson’s 161st portfolio auction will take place across three locations on 20, 21, and 22 June.

 

Sydney Auction 20 June 2023:

 

Taylor, ACT – Brand new 110 place centre currently leased to Taylor Childcare

 

Smithfield, NSW – 30 place centre leased to Kids Direction Smithfield

 

Melbourne Auction 21 June 2023:

 

Swan Hill, VIC – 72 place centre leased to Montessori Beginnings

 

Glen Waverley, VIC – 58 place centre leased to Mayfield Childcare

 

Brookfield, VIC – 120 place centre leased to Greenfield ELC

 

Chirnside Park, VIC – 110 place centre leased to Story House

 

Yanchep, WA – 100 place centre leased to G8 Education

 

Camilo, WA – 92 place centre leased to Camilo Early Learning

 

Brisbane Auction 22 June 2023:

 

Kuwungan, QLD – 80 place centre leased to Bayside Early Learners

 

Pimpama, QLD – 125 place centre leased to G8 Education

 

Bidding is available via phone, online or in-person at Burgess Rawson’s auction rooms at the Sydney Opera House on 20 June, Crown Casino Melbourne on 21 June and the Hilton Brisbane on 22 June.

The Sector, Jason Roberts