Over the past few years, whenever Australian office property has been discussed, investors have often associated the sector with a familiar list of concerns: Work From Home. Rising vacancy. Empty offices. Falling asset values. As a result, many investors have concluded that office property is no longer an attractive investment. But a recent market transaction presents a more…

Over the past few years, retail commercial property has been one of the most discussed — and most misunderstood — asset classes among investors. When people hear “shopping centre”, they often immediately think of: E-commerce disruption Pressure on major shopping centres Weaker consumer spending But the market is undergoing a significant shift. High-quality Neighbourhood Shopping…

For years, whenever Australian commercial property was discussed, most investors immediately thought of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. These established markets have traditionally attracted the majority of institutional capital and investor attention. But over the past two years, we have seen a growing number of institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth investors turning their attention to another market: Regional…

Over the past few years, whenever people discussed Western Sydney, one phrase came up repeatedly: “Western Sydney Airport is opening.” That naturally led investors to ask: Will property values around the airport rise? What opportunities will the Aerotropolis create? Is Bradfield worth investing in? These are all important questions. But from a commercial property buyer’s perspective, we believe there is a more…

  Over the past few years, the Australian property market has gone through a clear evolution — from low-rate-driven asset growth, through inflationary pressure and rapid rate adjustments, to investors now re-examining the quality of cash flow itself. The market is entering a new phase. Investors are no longer chasing capital growth alone — they're asking…

When most investors start researching commercial property, the first thing they look at is the data. What's the yield? Is rent rising? Is the vacancy rate low? What's the cap rate? These figures are undoubtedly important. But here's the real question: if data alone were the answer, why does the market still have both winners and…

Australia's commercial property market has just seen another heavyweight transaction. GPT Group, one of Australia's largest real estate investment groups, has announced that through its GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund (GWSCF), it will acquire interests in two major regional shopping centres — Sunshine Plaza and Macarthur Square — for a combined AUD 1.2 billion. For many…

Charter Hall has recently acquired Tooronga Village Shopping Centre in Glen Iris, Melbourne, for AUD 79 million. This isn't an isolated deal either — over the past two months, Melbourne has seen more than AUD 220 million in neighbourhood shopping centre transactions. This tells us institutional capital is continuing to flow steadily into this asset…

A shopping centre in Sydney's south-west recently changed hands for AUD 248 million. On the surface, this looks like just another large commercial property transaction. But once you look closely at the capital on both sides of the deal, it becomes clear this transaction is sending a market signal far more significant than the headline…

The Underlying Logic of Commercial Property Is Shifting in the AI Era Over the past few years, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital transformation have accelerated rapidly. Data centres are increasingly part of the conversation, and institutional capital continues to increase its allocation to this space. Many investors assume data centres are in demand simply because…

Medical commercial property remains hot — but capital is becoming far more selective. Over the past few years, medical commercial property has consistently been one of the most closely watched asset classes in Australia. Stable cash flow, long-term leases, and sustained demand driven by an ageing population have made medical property an increasingly important part of…

Global capital is still on the sidelines. Local institutions are already moving. In the first half of 2026, Australian commercial property transaction volume reached approximately AUD 19 billion, up 16% year-on-year. Against a backdrop of continued uncertainty around interest rates, inflation and global geopolitics, this level of activity confirms that the market still has strong…