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Podcast Episode: Chris Aylward - Property Cycles, Leverage, and Skyscrapers to Funds

Written by Tim Slattery | Mar 30, 2026 10:52:55 PM

 

Chris Aylward, one of the A's in ASA and the Chairman of ASA Real Estate Partners, recently featured on an Inside the Rope podcast with David Clark from Koda Capital. Koda Capital is one of Australia's leading private wealth firms. This entertaining and candid discussion provides valuable perspectives for investors navigating today’s challenging market conditions. Chris has more than 50 years in the industry and has played a significant role in shaping Australian real estate, including the development of landmark assets such as 101 and 120 Collins Street, and Governor Phillip and Governor Macquarie Tower. 

 In this discussion, Chris reflects on:

  • The current investment environment and key risks emerging across real estate and private credit
  • Lessons from multiple market cycles, including periods of dislocation and recovery
  • The importance of discipline, partnerships and risk management in delivering long-term outcomes