2014 Established
$1.5BN Assets Under Management
five states nationwide with investment capability specialists
Industry-leading investment committee
about avari

Since our inception in 2014, the AVARI investment philosophy has extended beyond deploying capital. We have built a business around identifying opportunities where specialist real estate expertise and thoughtful structuring can create long-term value for investors. 

Managing over $1.5 billion across private credit and direct property strategies, we are supported by a national team with experience that spans investment management, lending, property, development and construction.

By maintaining a strong focus on capital preservation, we build confidence through every stage of the investment journey for our clients.

Since our inception in 2014, the AVARI investment philosophy has extended beyond deploying capital. We have built a business around identifying opportunities where specialist real estate expertise and thoughtful structuring can create long-term value for investors. 

Our in-house team spans real estate and property pedigree, investment banking expertise, architects, analysts, asset managers and sales and leasing specialists. This wealth of industry knowledge allows us to assess and manage opportunities with a 360° view.

We take a long-term approach and choose investments that typically have strong market positions, a predictable regulatory environment, high barriers to entry, limited demand-elasticity and longevity.

Our primary aim is to deliver strong financial outcomes informed by insight, experience and active management creating meaningful, lasting value for our clients.

our investment philosophy
Leveraging our investment and due diligence expertise, we specialise in identifying undervalued real estate opportunities.
processes
01

Disciplined Selection

Every opportunity is rigorously assessed through our investment framework, with a focus on capital preservation, downside protection and long-term performance. We invest selectively, not at scale.

02

Comfortable with Complexity

Our team combines expertise across investment, property, development and lending, allowing us to confidently assess opportunities others may overlook.

03

Active Management

Acquisition is only the beginning. We actively manage investments throughout their lifecycle to protect capital, unlock value and improve investor outcomes.

04

Alignment

We invest alongside our investors and structure every opportunity with transparency, accountability and long-term partnership at its core.

Peter Barnes
Independent Director - Chair of Investment Committee
Peter Barnes

Peter has over 36 years of experience across the property and lending industry. Apart from acting as Chair of AVARI’s investment committee Peter
also currently acts as the Chair and Independent Board Director of Charter Hall Investment Management Limited.

Sunny Tsun
Investment Committee
Sunny Tsun

Sunny is regarded as one of the most distinguished real estate investment professionals in the market, he has 25 years real estate experience and was most recently head of GIC Australia, prior to that he spent 22 at GIC in Singapore, managing Singapore’s foreign capital reserves’ property interests. GIC are the largest foreign real estate asset owner in Australia, including Chifley Tower and a substantial industrial portfolio. Sunny also previously worked with global asset managers Ping An and SEB Asset Management.

Alan Liao
Partner - Chief Executive Officer
Alan Liao

Alan is the founder and CEO of AVARI Capital Partners. Alan has over 15 years of experience in financial market and capital management. Alan founded AVARI Capital Partners in 2014. Prior to this, he was working in Investment Banking at CITI Bank. Alan’s total deals at AVARI exceed $2B. He is experienced in investment sourcing, portfolio management and repositioning. Alan has also completed numerous residential developments.

Ben Coughlin
Partner - Chief Investment Officer
Ben Coughlin

Ben joined AVARI Capital Partners in 2025 as Chief Investment Officer. Ben’s previous roles included Managing Director at Oaktree Capital and was responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing opportunistic real estate investments.

Simon Riordan
Partner - Head of Capital
Simon Riordan

Simon has 20+ years’ experience across equities, derivatives, fixed income and property. He was a former senior investment and advisory professional from Macquarie Bank, AMP, CBA and Westpac

Margaret Li
Partner - Chief Operating Officer
Margaret Li

Margaret is a Chartered Accountant with 20+ years’ experience in fund management and properties-related financial control. Margaret was the Former Group Finance Manager at Vicinity Centres and in charge of $22 billion REITs

Discover how disciplined investment thinking, deep property expertise and active management continue to shape AVARI's long-term performance.