La Vie
Living
We run it like we own it.
Capability statement. Build to Rent, Co-Living, PBSA. Asia Pacific.
Five-star standards for the places people call home.
Performance obsessed. Resident first.
A proudly independent residential operator shaping what's new and next across Asia Pacific, bringing the standard of a five-star hotel group to the places people call home.
Across BTR, co-living and PBSA, we move seamlessly between asset classes, deal structures and stages, with mile-deep operating expertise and an agility that sets us apart.
Performance is our superpower, owner-first and radically transparent, with incentives tied to how the asset performs. And because a building is only as good as the life inside it, we build relationships that last, with the owners who trust us and the residents who stay.
Bold in ambition. Sharp in performance. Human at home.
Leading from the front.
Shaping the next chapter of residential living.
Potential unleashed.
Performance is our superpower.
Where agility amplifies.
Every asset is different. Every ambition distinct.
Trust that puts down roots.
Exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional relationships.
An operating model built around your returns.
Base management fee
A fixed percentage of gross revenue that covers the operating platform, people and systems.
Performance incentive
Paid only when net operating income clears agreed hurdles, so we earn more when you do.
Radical transparency
Open books, live dashboards and monthly reporting. You see what we see.
Key performance indicators
Illustrative figures96%
The share of available beds or units let at any point in time.
+12%
The increase in net operating income against the owner's underwritten budget.
9 mo
The time from opening to reaching target occupancy and steady income.
68%
The share of residents who renew rather than move out at lease end.
+52
How likely residents are to recommend their home to a friend.
38/mo
The number of new leases signed each month during lease-up.
29%
Operating cost as a share of revenue. Lower means more income reaches you.
We run it like we own it.
Build to Rent
Homes for the long stay.
Couples, families, downsizers and established professionals aged 28 to 55 who choose to rent for flexibility, not out of compromise.
- Long, secure leases with fair renewals
- Pet-friendly homes and genuine amenity
- Responsive maintenance, done right first time
- Space to settle, work from home and grow
- Predictable, bond-like yield
- Low churn and low void cost
- Asset value protected over decades
- Institutional-grade reporting
We operate for retention. Renewals start 90 days out, maintenance runs to hotel response times, and amenity is programmed around how people actually live. Lower churn means steadier income for you.
Co-Living
Community, included.
Young professionals aged 22 to 35, often new to the city, who value convenience, connection and a simple monthly bill.
- One all-inclusive bill: rent, utilities, wifi, cleaning
- Flexible terms from three months
- A real community, not just shared space
- App-first service and fast fixes
- Higher revenue per square metre
- Dynamic pricing that tracks demand
- Efficient, high bed density layouts
- Ancillary income streams
We price daily against demand, bill everything in one line, and run a community calendar that turns neighbours into reasons to stay. Density works because the experience feels generous.
PBSA
A safe first home away from home.
International and domestic students aged 17 to 25, many living independently for the first time, and the parents who trust us with them.
- Safety, security and 24/7 support
- Study space and quiet when it counts
- Smooth arrival and onboarding
- Welfare and pastoral care
- Full occupancy each academic year
- Strong university partnerships
- Rigorous safety compliance
- Efficient annual turnover
We plan the year around the academic calendar: nomination agreements with universities, pre-arrival onboarding in multiple languages, and a summer turnover programme that resets every room on time.
Capital is moving into living. The beds are not there yet.
~63,500 units
12,000
Operational
3,600
Under construction
23,600
Approved
24,300
In planning
AUD 2.175bn
Living sector transactions in H1 2025, 13% of the AUD 16bn Australian market.
Source: JLL, 2025USD 3bn+
Japanese institutional capital into Australian real estate in 2025, around 30% of it into BTR.
Source: Cushman & Wakefield, Jul 2026688,000
International students enrolled in Australia.
Source: CBRE, Apr 2024~6%
PBSA provision ratio, or roughly 1 bed for every 15 students.
Source: CBRE15,000 to 20,000
beds short in Melbourne
25,000 to 30,000
beds short in Sydney
Disciplined rhythm. Fast hands. One name on every asset.
Operating rhythm
Daily stand-ups on site, weekly performance reviews and quarterly strategy sessions with you. Everyone knows the cadence.
Monthly owner reporting
Income, occupancy, costs, resident sentiment and forward risk, every month, in one clear pack. No surprises.
Hotel-grade SOPs
Every task, from move-in to maintenance, follows a written standard drawn from five-star hospitality and audited regularly.
Agile decision-making
Our site teams are empowered to act fast. Pricing, offers and fixes happen in hours, not committee cycles.
One accountable lead
Each asset has a single named lead who owns the result and answers your call. One person, full accountability.
Case study. A 320-unit BTR asset, Melbourne.
Dashed line marks the 95% stabilisation target, reached in month 9.
| Line | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue | AUD 6.40m | AUD 7.15m | +11.7% |
| Operating costs | AUD 2.30m | AUD 2.10m | -8.7% |
| Net operating income | AUD 4.10m | AUD 5.05m | +23.2% |
| Cost-to-income | 36% | 29% | -7 pts |
| Occupancy | 84% | 96% | +12 pts |
Start the conversation about your asset.
Home is where La Vie begins.
Tell us about your asset, your stage and your ambition. A senior member of our team will reply within two working days.
La Vie Living
BTR. Co-Living. PBSA. Asia Pacific.