Research

A recent national survey of CBD retail markets reveals promising signs of revitalisation of our CBDs after a quiet period post pandemic.

A recent Ray White survey has shed light on the current state of retail and office markets across Australia's major city centres.

The Property Council of Australia's latest bi-annual office market report reveals ongoing challenges in the sector, with vacancy rates continuing to rise across most markets.

The commercial property market began 2024 with optimism. An increase in available listings led to improved sales activity, suggesting a newfound alignment between sellers and buyers.

Retail turnover in Australia has shown minimal growth over the past year, despite rapid population increases.

The Australian commercial property market has experienced another difficult year, with total volumes declining by 12.3 per cent to $54.6 billion in the latest financial year.

Retail properties have seen a revival this year, with transaction volumes rising as confidence grows, particularly among private investors.

In the last ten years, alternative investments have gained broader appeal. Institutional investors have shown interest in larger assets like data centres, student housing, pubs, and even caravan parks, elevating the sophistication of these asset classes.

The COVID-19 pandemic initially brought mixed results to the property market. Economic uncertainty led many to postpone property-related decisions, causing declines in residential values and a slowdown in commercial investment across all asset classes.

Over the past two decades, the number of data centres around the world has been steadily increasing, with Australia now ranking as the seventh most populous country for these facilities.

Over the past decade, the childcare sector has experienced significant growth within the alternative commercial property market.

The tourism sector has been one of the more active asset classes of the past few years.