Photo: (L to R) Michael Kark and Adam Slade-Jacobson
Specialist property financier Monark has reinforced its position as a premium capital partner to Australia’s middle property market, successfully closing its High-Yield Debt Fund – Series 4 at $60 million, above the original $50 million target. The oversubscribed fund provides fresh capacity to support emerging and established developers with the certainty needed to realise their vision.
With more than $200 million now raised across the high-yield debt series since its launch in 2022, Monark has backed premium residential projects in major markets nationwide, from Sydney and Melbourne to Perth and South-East Queensland, giving developers confidence that Monark can deliver capital certainty and partnership wherever strong opportunities arise.
Projects to be funded from the Series 4 capital raise include a boutique residential development in Manly, Sydney, projects in Melbourne’s Fitzroy, Kew, Prahran, Brighton, St Kilda West, as well as subdivisions in Victoria’s growth corridors.
Adam Slade-Jacobson, CIO and Co-Founder of Monark, said of the latest raise, “At Monark, we’ve always believed that successful property outcomes come from true partnership. We look to work with developers who are not just delivering quality projects, but who want to collaborate – bringing their project vision and execution expertise, while we bring capital, experience, and deep development insight.”
Mr Slade-Jacobson detailed the recent approach further, stating, “Monark’s preference for Joint Venture (JV) arrangements continues to differentiate its offering in the market. In these partnerships, developers bring forward compelling opportunities, and Monark contributes both equity and the capabilities of its experienced multidisciplinary team, encompassing property development, construction, credit risk, and financial structuring. The result is a bespoke funding solution tailored to each project’s unique characteristics, rather than a formulaic approach.”
Tim Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Lowe Living, who recently bought the landmark Brighton Savoy, explained the benefit of the private lender model, “Partnering with Monark has been transformative. Their approach is deeply collaborative. They’re not just funders, they’re strategic allies who understand the vision and complexity behind high-end development. With our latest Brighton Savoy site we weren’t just securing capital; we gained a team that’s committed to delivering excellence at every stage of the project.”
Monark also provides senior debt through its Monark Prime Credit Fund and co-investments, with more than $400 million under management to support quality developers with the certainty and flexibility they need to realise their vision.
Since its founding, Monark has earned a compelling reputation for providing responsive, tailored capital solutions that go beyond traditional finance. With a sharp focus on relationship-driven lending and a partnership-led approach, the firm works closely with developers who recognise the value of aligning with a financier that acts more like a business partner than just a lender.
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