APPF Commercial and Charter Hall reach agreement on Sydney CBD assets

Australian Prime Property Fund Commercial (APPF Commercial), a fund managed by Lendlease, has entered into a process with Charter Hall on a series of transactions across the Spring and O’Connell Street precinct in Sydney’s CBD. The transactions reflect continued depth of capital and strong demand for well-located office assets and will be conducted in two phases.

The first transaction phase includes the completed exchange of contracts on 19 O’Connell Street and strata lots within 23 O’Connell Street. In addition, Charter Hall has accepted a pre-emptive offer for the remaining interests in 1 O’Connell Street, 8, 10, 16 Spring Street and remaining strata lots in 23 O’Connell Street due to exchange in the coming weeks.

Sydney’s CBD office market continues to outperform nationally, supported by resilient occupier demand. These dynamics are driving continued pricing tension for core office assets reinforcing Sydney’s position as a leading gateway market in the Asia-Pacific region.

For APPF Commercial, the divestment represents a disciplined capital recycling initiative, crystallising value and enhancing portfolio quality to support long-term value creation and performance for its investors. Following completion, the fund will be focused on its portfolio of 100% prime office assets.

For Charter Hall, the transactions expand its exposure within one of Sydney’s most tightly held and strategically important CBD precincts, enhancing its position in the office sector and supporting future growth prospects.

The transactions are consistent with both parties’ active portfolio management strategies and their focus on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns through high-quality real estate investment.

Joint statement from APPF Commercial and Charter Hall:

“The overall transaction represents a strong outcome for both parties, aligning with APPF Commercial’s portfolio strategy of prime assets and capital recycling objectives, while enabling Charter Hall to expand its exposure to quality, well located Sydney office assets.

“The transactions offer compelling value in the current market environment and underscore continued investor confidence in the office sector.”