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Nundah Private Hospital

Case Study

Delivering a private mental health hospital through value-add initiatives

Nundah Medical Precinct Case Study

In March 2024, RAM identified and purchased a nearly vacant mixed-use development in the northern corridor of Brisbane. By partnering with iMH, RAM successfully converted the precinct to a health and wellness hub, anchored by a new 58 bed private mental health hospital on a new 25-year lease.

Nundah Private Hospital is part of a broader commercial campus at 20 Nellie Street, now fully developed into an 11,000 sqm specialist healthcare precinct. The site is supported by Lumus Imaging, a GP and dental clinic, and various allied health providers.

Key Metrics

REGIONInner North Brisbane CBD, QLD
ADDRESS20 Nellie Street, Nundah, QLD
ASSET TYPEMental health, mixed-use and allied health
RISK PROFILEValue-add
DATE ACQUIREDMarch 2024
PROJECT TIMING8 Months
PROJECT COMPLETIONNovember 2024
PURCHASE PRICE$51.25M 
GLA10,253 sqm
ANCHOR TENANTSiHM, Lumus imaging

Value-add through planning and leasing prior to settlement

STAGE 1: SITE IDENTIFIED

RAM had a mandate from a national operator, which we were able to shortlist three suitable sites. RAM settled on this property which was approaching development completion and had a 68% vacancy rate prior to settlement.

STAGE 2: PROPERTY DE-RISKING

RAM structured a deal with the vendor, contingent on planning approval to designate the site for hospital use. RAM successfully negotiated a 25-year lease with the anchor tenant and funded the hospital fit-out, which has been capitalised into the rent, mitigating construction cost risks.

STAGE 3: PROPERTY ACQUISITION

Substantial value was added through planning and leasing before acquisition. Since securing site RAM have introduced national radiology provider Lumus Imaging, which will support general practice and other medical professionals. 

Location

  • Located approximately 8.5 km north of the Brisbane CBD.
  • Positioned adjacent to Queensland Health Nundah community centre offering several services including child youth and adult mental health services. 
  • Located 4km east of St Vincent’s Private Hospital and the Prince Charles Hospital (Public)
  • Benefits from close proximity to public transport (Nundah train station, and arterial roads – Southern Cross Way to the East and Sandgate Rd to the West, connecting the CBD and northern suburbs.

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