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Charter Hall Direct Convenience Retail Fund (DCRF)

An unlisted property fund providing access to a Portfolio of high-quality non-discretionary based convenience retail properties across Australia.

Invest alongside institutional domestic and offshore equity

Charter Hall Direct Convenience Retail Fund (DCRF)

11%+ p.a. target IRR^

Charter Hall Direct Convenience Retail Fund (DCRF)

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DCRF

Fund overview

DCRF provides high net worth investors exclusive access to Charter Hall’s institutional convenience retail pooled fund at a strategically opportune time in the market cycle.

Charter Hall Direct Convenience Retail Fund (DCRF) is an open-ended, unlisted property fund providing access to a defensive Portfolio of high-quality non-discretionary convenience-based retail properties through its investment in the Charter Hall Convenience Retail Fund (CCRF), an institutional pooled fund managed by Charter Hall Group.

The Fund provides investors an opportunity to co-invest alongside nearly $2 billion of institutional domestic and offshore capital, with a target +$3 billion Portfolio#.

DCRF offers at an attractive entry point to the convenience retail sector at a strategically opportune time in the market cycle, supported by improving interest rates, strong population growth and a historically low supply pipeline.

Income strength and resilience is underpinned by quality tenants on long-term leases, providing exposure to some of Australia's leading retail brands.

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Open for investment

Target portfolio value#
$3bn+

Target portfolio value#

Target return^
11%+ p.a.

Target return^

Target non-discretionary retailers
80%+

Target non-discretionary retailers

What is convenience retail

Convenience retail is centred on non-discretionary, everyday needs - places where Australians shop regularly for essential goods and services. This helps provide consistent demand across economic cycles, making it a resilient core sector within the broader property market. 

Why DCRF

  • Access a high-quality non-discretionary convenience-based retail Portfolio across Australia
  • Invest alongside institutional domestic and offshore capital partners
  • Strong tenant profile with resilient income underpinned by some of Australia's leading retail brands 

Limited Offer of bonus Wholesale Units for early direct investors

Under a Limited Offer, Applicants whose application monies form part of the first $15 million received, will receive 1.0% bonus Wholesale Units.*

*Bonus Wholesale Units: Under the Limited Offer, Applicants whose application monies form part of the first $15,000,000 (or such other amount as the Trustee determines) received by the Trustee in respect of which no Equity Raising Fee is payable in connection with their application, will receive 1.0% bonus Wholesale Units. By way of example, an Investor will be issued an additional 1,000 bonus Wholesale Units for every 100,000 Wholesale Units subscribed for (equating to 101,000 Wholesale Units for every $100,000 invested).

Why Australian convenience retail property


Proven outperformance

Charter Hall’s convenience retail funds have delivered ongoing outperformance against its MSCI (institutional) benchmark.


Strategic retail locations

The fund targets core retail assets in irreplaceable, convenience-focused locations within strategic population catchments.


Non-discretionary focus

Convenience assets are backed by non-discretionary spending, which is resilient through economic cycles.

Income underpinned by Australia's leading retailers

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Important information

Offer opening date

4 September 2025

First Allotment Date

On or around 17 October 2025
Subsequent allotment dates will occur daily

Minimum Application Amount

 

$100,000
The Trustee may waive the minimum Application Amount requirements in its discretion

All dates are subject to change and are at the discretion of the Trustee. The Trustee may also not proceed with the Offer in its discretion.

 

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Looking to invest? Here’s how

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Read

Read the Information Memorandum in full.

 

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Consider

Consider the offer, paying particular attention to the risks set out in the Information Memorandum.

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Consult

Consult your financial adviser, stockbroker and other professional adviser.

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Access

Access our online applications or complete the paper copy accompanying the Information Memorandum.

 

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Contact us (Advisers)

Scott McLennan

Scott McLennan

Head of Distribution

Melissa Ridley

Melissa Ridley

National Strategic Account Manager

Marco Triani

Marco Triani

State Distribution Manager (NSW/Qld)

Craig Harding

Craig Harding

Senior Business Development Manager (Vic/Tas/SA/WA)

Sandhya Reddy

Sandhya Reddy

Account Manager

Contact us (Direct Investors)

Oliver Gordon

Oliver Gordon

Investor Communications Executive

Sarah Bohill

Sarah Bohill

Investor Communications Executive

Charter Hall

Charter Hall

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Important Information

This website should only be read by wholesale clients (within the meaning of that term under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“Corporations Act”)) (“Wholesale Client”). No retail clients (within the meaning of the Corporations Act) will be able to act upon the information contained within this website.

This website has been prepared by Charter Hall Direct Property Management Limited (“CHDPML”) (ABN 56 073 623 784, AFSL 226849) as the responsible entity and the issuer of units in the Charter Hall Direct Convenience Retail Fund (“DCRF”). CHDPML has issued an Information Memorandum (“IM”) for DCRF dated 4 September 2025. Investors should consider the IM and any supplementary IM carefully in determining whether to apply to acquire units in DCRF. The IM and any supplementary IM set out the offer to apply for units, and will be available at www.charterhall.com.au/dcrf or by calling 1300 652 790. Applications for units in DCRF may only be made by completing the application form contained in the IM and will only be available to Wholesale Clients. This website and any other documentation including the IM and any supplementary IM is not, and is not required to be, a disclosure document, product disclosure statement or prospectus (within the meaning of the Corporations Act). It may not contain the same level of disclosure as those websites and has not been, and is not required to be, lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”).

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CHDPML disclaims all liability for any loss or damage which may arise out of the provision to, or by, or use by, any person of the information set out above. This is not an offer to acquire any units or make any investment in DCRF. This information does not constitute an offer for the issue, sale or purchase of any securities, or any recommendation in relation to investing. This website is general in nature and does not take into account any particular investors’ objectives, financial situations or needs. If you are considering an investment in the Fund you should read the IM and any supplementary IM in its entirety and seek appropriate professional advice. Total returns are subject to risks outlined in the IM and supplementary IM. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Any forecast or other forward-looking statements contained in this website may involve significant elements of subjective judgment and assumptions as to future events which may or may not be correct. Refer to the IM and any supplementary IM for more detailed information in relation to the financial information and the assumptions and risks underlying the forecast returns.

Whilst all care has been taken in preparation of this website, CHDPML does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this website. CHDPML does not accept liability for any inaccurate, incomplete or omitted information of any kind or any losses caused by using this information.

If units in DCRF are acquired, CHDPML and its associates may receive fees and other benefits, which are fully set out in the IM.

This website may not be copied, reproduced, distributed or disseminated to any other person without the express prior approval of CHDPML.

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