There’s a dramatic turnaround happening in Australia’s commercial property investment landscape. Foreign capital is flooding back in, approximately $15.9 billion year-to-date through Q2 2025, which is a big jump from the $10 billion for all of 2023. Why the comeback? FIRB (the Foreign Investment Review Board) processing times have … Read more
When investors think about property managers, they often picture someone who steps in after the deal is done, collecting rent, managing tenants, and overseeing maintenance But the truth is, some of the most valuable work a property manager can do for an investor happens before settlement, during the due diligence … Read more
The Australian self-storage sector has become a boutique industrial investment opportunity that has largely flown under the institutional radar. While it may lack the scale of distribution centres or data centres, global sector trends suggest this asset class deserves greater attention from sophisticated investors seeking income inflation hedging and defensive … Read more
In commercial property, occupancy alone doesn’t equal security. A tenancy may tick the “leased” box, but if the tenant isn’t the right fit, operationally, financially or reputationally, it can become a ticking time bomb for the investor. Too often, we see the true cost of poor tenant selection unfold well … Read more
Industrial property has emerged as the standout performer in commercial real estate over the last few years, earning its reputation as the “golden child” among investors. For those looking to venture into commercial property for the first time, industrial assets offer an accessible entry point with compelling fundamentals that continue … Read more
An empty space means not just a break in rental income, but additional holding costs, incentives to entice a new tenant, and a potential ripple effect on your portfolio’s financial performance. Managing this risk isn’t a matter of luck – it’s a matter of preparation, relationships, and forward-thinking. Here are … Read more
In an era where data drives decisions and automation is reshaping industries, it’s easy to assume that algorithms and analytics hold the key to success in commercial real estate. But the truth is, while technology is a power enabler, it’s relationships that remain the backbone of smart investing. Yes, we … Read more
The Labor government’s proposed tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million is poised to significantly impact Australia’s commercial property landscape, potentially triggering a major shift in investment patterns and market dynamics in a sector that has become increasingly dominated by self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors over the past decade. There … Read more
Australia’s construction sector maintains steady activity in the first quarter of 2025, with the latest Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Crane Index revealing 840 cranes across the nation’s skylines, a modest 2.7 per cent decrease from the previous quarter’s 863 cranes. Sydney continues to be the most active construction city with … Read more
In commercial real estate, documentation isn’t just paperwork; it’s protection. Yet too often, critical records are overlooked, outdated or incomplete. For commercial property investors, this oversight can become an expensive lesson in risk management. From poorly documented leases to vague make-good clauses, missing maintenance records to inaccurate outgoings budgets, the … Read more