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Foreign investors drive commercial property sales to $11.5 billion
Foreign investors have made a significant return to Australia's commercial property market, driving sales to $11.5 billion in the first half of 2024.
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Online retail slowdown raises questions over industrial property
Online retail sales have started to plateau after the Covid lockdown-led boom, and it could have significant implications for industrial property going forward, according to an expert.
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Appetite for investment: Australia’s fast food frenzy
One of Australia’s largest fast food portfolios in years has hit the market in NSW’s Illawarra region, on the back of investors’ insatiable appetite for the buoyant asset class.
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Retail thriving despite tight-spending environment
Despite a cost of living crisis, retail properties have experienced a revival this year, with rising interest in discount stores, liquor and affordable products.
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Office assets becoming the new “alternative asset”
Demand for office assets has plummeted in recent years, with some experts now suggesting they could soon be classified as alternative assets.
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Shani Costi appointed general manager at Costi Cohen
Commercial property buyers agency Costi Cohen has appointed Shani Costi as general manager, as it looks to significantly grow the brand over the next 12 months.
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Residential yields outperform commercial assets
Rising interest rates have seen yields increase across different asset classes, however, residential property has been steadily outpacing commercial assets.
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Data centres might be the next big alternative asset class
Data centres have quickly become an in-demand asset class, driven by a rising population and tight supply.
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Offices changing to meet worker demand: HTW
The nature of the office market is changing to accommodate the evolving needs of workforces according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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Commercial property capital growth slides
Capital growth is in negative territory for nearly all commercial asset types and locations across the country according to an expert.
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Beds and sheds are the new prime assets
Industrial property continues to be the in-demand asset class for institutional investors, however, residential is quickly picking up steam.
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International visitors swarm Australia in a boost for hotel sector
Tourism numbers continue to bounce back from the lows of 2021, supporting a renewed interest in the hotel property sector according to an expert.
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Generative AI to propel global data centre market growth
The rise of generative AI is set to transform the data centre market, making it one of the asset classes investors should keep an eye on.
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2024 ‘better than predicted’ for commercial property
After a tough few years for commercial property investors, weighed down by rising interest rates, 2024 has started better than experts had predicted.
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Japanese investors targeting Australian commercial property
Japanese investors have been Japanese investors have actively sought out Australian commercial real estate, while Japan itself has also become a location for international capital flows.
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Australian farm values to reap solid price growth
Australian farmland values have been seeing strong growth in recent years led by high prices and good rainfall, with the trend likely to continue in 2024 according to an expert.
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Service station sales slow as EVs use expands
With the use of electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, there are concerns about the future of service stations, with new data showing sales have slowed this year.
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Coastal office markets continue to see steady demand
Coastal office locations are continuing to see steady demand as growing population numbers in regional areas help boost growth.
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Luxury retail returns to the Sydney CBD
Despite challenging conditions, luxury retailers are increasing their presence in the Sydney CBD and pushing vacancy rates down.
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Adman John Singleton lists The Bonython for $28 million
Famous Australian Adman, John ‘Singo’ Singleton is putting his Paddington office complex, up for sale with a price guide of around $28 million.
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Commercial auction events to see 40 properties go under the hammer
Two major commercial auction events are set to see 40 commercial properties go under the hammer across the country.
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Retail asset transactions gain best market share in 20 years
For the first time in nearly 20 years, retail assets have made up the largest portion of commercial property transactions.
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Hotel room rates surge as Taylor Swift fever takes hold
Tourism assets are seeing a resurgence with a string of big-name artists including Taylor Swift and high-profile sporting events helping boost room rates across the country.
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Central Pier tenants settle $42 million legal dispute
A group of tenants that operated businesses at Mebourne’s Central Pier has settled a legal dispute with the Government after it was closed for safety concerns in 2019.
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‘Bleak’ outlook for office assets as workers stay home
Workers are not returning to the office leading to sustained upward pressure on vacancy rates and a negative outlook for the sector according to an expert.
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More retail assets likely to come to market as transactions rise
The retail sector has started the new year with a flurry of activity and there could be more assets coming to market this year, according to an expert.
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Commercial transaction volumes could bounce back in 2024
Commercial transaction volumes are set to rebound as opportunistic buyers look to capitalise on lower prices and a potential cut in interest rates, according to an expert.
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Survive to ‘25: Predictions for the commercial property market
After a challenging 2023 that saw interest rate increases hampering investment activity and affecting values, the outlook for 2024 will continue to be difficult.
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‘Beds and sheds’ to see strong demand in 2024
Property assets in “beds and sheds” sectors which include tourism, boarding houses, blocks of units and industrial assets are all set to perform strongly in 2024 according to an expert.
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Bringing pets to work could help bring office sector back to life
With workplaces around the country struggling to get people back to work, allowing pets could help bring offices back to life according to an expert.
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Tourism and industrial sectors the big winners this year
The tourism and industrial sectors have been the shining lights in whats been a rough year for commercial property, according to an expert.
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Knight Frank: 2024 will be better for commercial property
After a tumultuous 12 months, 2024 is shaping up as a better year for commercial property, with Knight Frank tipping it’s going to be a good time to acquire assets.
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Office market declines approaching GFC level
The decline in office assets is approaching GFC levels, with the outlook for 2024 looking “rough” according to an expert.
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Alternative assets grow in popularity despite commercial slowdown
Higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty are slowing down commercial property transactions, however, alternative assets are continuing to attract the attention of investors according to an expert.
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RWC Medical uniquely links healthcare real estate and recruitment
Franz Stapelberg is looking to revolutionise the healthcare real estate sector, setting up an end-to-end service with the creation of RWC Medical.
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