Retail centres are undergoing their most fundamental transformation in decades, and it has nothing to do with online competition. The shift is physiological. As Australia’s wellness economy surges to $141 billion, representing 7.8 per cent of GDP and growing at 7.6 per cent annually, fitness and wellness operators have evolved from back-corner fill-ins to premium … […]
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. Investment in childcare property has been particularly active, transaction volumes reached $1.44 billion in 2025, a record for the sector and nearly double … […]
Commercial property owners across Australia are facing a more challenging operating environment in 2026. Rising interest rates, increased operating costs, tighter consumer spending and broader economic uncertainty are placing pressure on businesses of all sizes. As a result, many landlords are seeing a growing trend – tenant arrears. While some level of arrears is not … […]
The 2026 Federal Budget’s reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been framed as a housing measure, but the implications for commercial property investors are significant and in some respects more far-reaching than those facing residential investors. What the Budget confirms From 1 July 2027, the 50 per cent CGT discount will be … […]
Technology shifts create new demand for existing infrastructure. Electric vehicle adoption is reshaping how certain properties function, what makes them valuable and who wants to invest in them long-term. As Middle East conflict drives petrol prices to a $2.20 per litre average across Australian cities, the nation’s accelerating shift toward electric vehicles has never been … […]
We often hear about traditional asset classes such as office, industrial and retail buildings, but the commercial property universe extends well beyond these familiar categories. Assets once considered alternative, such as service stations, medical facilities and childcare centres, are now firmly mainstream, attracting strong institutional and private investor competition and yields to match. For those … […]
Two years of commercial property adjustment has created distinct winners and losers. Recent returns data suggests the correction phase may be transitioning, though implications vary by location and asset type. The latest PCA/MSCI property returns data for the quarter ending December 2025 reveals encouraging signs of market stabilisation, with capital growth returning across most sectors … […]
Australian industrial property has been one of the most consistent performers in commercial real estate over the past decade, and the latest data confirms that story is far from over. The December 2025 MSCI results show industrial delivering total returns of 8.6 per cent, underpinned by capital growth of 4.1 per cent, the strongest capital … […]
In today’s commercial property market, the strength of an investment is no longer defined solely by location or tenant covenant, but increasingly by the detail contained within the lease itself. Rising operating costs, evolving tenant expectations and ongoing insurance pressures mean many legacy leases written several years ago may no longer provide the level of … […]
RWC Bayside has been named Commercial Agency of the Year at the national REA Excellence Awards, cementing its position as Australia’s leading commercial property agency and placing the Capalaba-based business ahead of strong contenders from across the country. This prestigious award celebrates service excellence, marketing best practice and business innovation. Directors Nathan Moore and Rebecca … […]