Research

Parking rates are one of the more honest indicators of CBD vibrancy. Across New Zealand's three largest centres they are now moving in different directions, and the reasons sit outside the parking market itself.

Parking rates are one of the more honest indicators of CBD vibrancy. They move with foot traffic, office attendance and operator confidence, and the latest data across the capitals tells a notably uneven story.

For most of the past decade, childcare has been treated as a relatively straightforward income asset. The combination of oversupply, staffing pressure and operator consolidation now in play asks a different question.

Construction cycles rarely move in step across capital cities. Local demand and feasibility settings produce different outcomes, and the latest crane data shows the Gold Coast pulling away from the pack.

National commercial property returns mask significant dispersion by asset type and location. The market is increasingly rewarding selective positioning based on lease quality, ESG credentials and physical specification over generic exposure.

Anchor tenants define retail centres, but the definition is changing. Traditional retail anchors are giving way to wellness facilities that operate on different economics, different visit patterns and different traffic dynamics entirely.

The 2026 Budget brings meaningful changes for commercial property investors. Here's a clear look at the CGT reforms, trust impacts and timing.

The 2026 Budget slows NDIS payment growth by $37.8bn over four years, with significant implications for Australia's healthcare and aged care property sectors.

The 2026 Federal Budget shifts focus from demand to supply, targeting the infrastructure and workforce barriers holding back housing delivery across Australia.

The commercial property universe includes assets most investors overlook: niche sectors with specific supply constraints, limited buyer pools and returns reflecting their scarcity. Each carries distinct risks and repositioning potential.V

Retail asset performance depends partly on what anchors them and partly on how they're managed as places. Centres that create reasons for people to linger beyond transactions perform differently than transaction-focused locations.

Crane counts measure activity but obscure composition. When residential construction moderates while civil infrastructure rises, it signals structural shifts in what's economically viable to build during different market conditions.