Retirement villages: A hidden real estate giant?

Our aging population and housing supply—two of the country’s hottest topics. And right at the intersection of both? Retirement housing.Scott Scoullar, CEO of Summerset, tells Garth Bray how the retirement village provider became New Zealand’s second-largest property developer—and the unique financial model that's helped them stay ahead of the market forces that have struck competitors.With a rapidly growing elderly population, how is the retirement sector adjusting—and are we doing enough to expand facilities? Amid regulatory changes and looming aged care shortages, Scott tells us how Summerset’s ambitions are only growing, including big plans for continued expansion into Australia. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Investing involves risk. This episode is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand.Information provided is general advice only and current at the time and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the product disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents, including a Target Market Determination for Sharesies, can be found on our website at https://sharesies.com.au/disclosures. If you require financial advice, you should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor. The views expressed by individuals are their own and Sharesies does not endorse any of the guests or the views they hold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.