On behalf of Clarence Property, Stonebridge Property Group is pleased to announce the successful off-market sale of Guardian Childcare Lota, a newly developed childcare centre located in Brisbane’s bayside, 24km east of the CBD.
The asset sold for $7,450,000, reflecting a 5.04% yield, and sets a new benchmark for development-grade childcare investments in Brisbane – just weeks after Stonebridge established the previous benchmark with the $10 million sale of Imagine Childcare Collingwood Park, transacted in July as part of a National Portfolio campaign.
The Lota property was acquired by a first-time commercial property investor, sourced via Stonebridge’s Asia Practice network, demonstrating the continued appeal of high quality, income producing childcare assets among emerging investor groups.
Completed and opened just four months ago, Guardian Lota represents a high quality, purpose built childcare facility underpinned by a 15-year lease to Guardian Childcare, one of Australia’s leading childcare operators across 170+ centres.
Commenting on the transaction, Tom Moreland, Partner at Stonebridge, said: “This result highlights the strength of the childcare investment market, particularly for newly developed assets with secure lease covenants. The off-market nature of the sale and the calibre of the buyer reflect the continued depth of demand from private investors for childcare investments.”
Stonebridge Executive, James Freemantle added: “This sale marks our national teams 31st childcare sale in 2025, whereby transaction volumes have surged and appetite for quality childcare freeholds is returning to all-time high levels.”
Ben Somerville, Clarence Property’s Head of Capital Transactions, added: “The childcare market remains strong, and the Lota project has proven to be an excellent fund-through development for Clarence Property, delivering a high-quality asset and a great outcome for our investors.”
For further information, please contact the Stonebridge team:
Tom Moreland | +61 408 072 822 | tmoreland@stonebridge.com.au
James Freemantle | +61 421 140 876 | jfreemantle@stonebridge.com.au
Michael Collins | +61 404 023 204 | mcollins@stonebridge.com.au
Thomas Proberts | +61 439 588 019 | tproberts@stonebridge.com.au
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