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McGees Wrap Up 06 November 2026

What Water Leaks Teach Us About Facilities Management

What Water Leaks Teach Us About Facilities Management (And why experienced property owners in Brisbane never treat a water leak as just a plumbing bill)

410 Queen Street: Built on Legacy, Positioned for What’s Next

410 Queen Street: Built on Legacy, Positioned for What’s Next Introduction 410 Queen Street is more than just an address. Standing at the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, it is a building shaped by history and defined by its ability to evolve. From its early foundations to its role in today’s commercial landscape, 410 Queen Street […]

McGees Wrap Up 30 October 2026

Commercial Property Market Update: Industrial Resilience, Office Challenges, and the Retail Split

What Will Happen to Commercial Property Values if Interest Rates Keep Rising? Commercial property investors, syndicates, and landlords across Australia have maintained a sharp focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate as borrowing costs continue to place upward pressure on commercial yields. While much of the mainstream commentary centres on residential dwelling values, […]

Beyond The Building – 93 Edward st, Brisbane

Honouring the Past, Thriving in the Present, and Shaping the Future For more than thirty five years, McGees Property Brisbane has proudly managed 93 Edward Street, one of Brisbane’s most historically significant heritage listed commercial properties. Positioned prominently on the corner of Edward and Mary Streets in the heart of the Brisbane Central Business District, […]

McGees Wrap Up 23 October 2026

Queensland Commercial Property Weekly Wrap-Up Week Ending 23 October 2026 South East Queensland commercial property is accelerating as the 2032 Olympic deadline forces developers and investors to lock in projects before resource bottlenecks intensify. Population growth continues to fuel exceptional…

Commercial Property Valuations: 6 Bank Financing Scenarios

How Certified Practising Valuers Support Commercial Property Lending Decisions

McGees Wrap Up 16 October 2026

Market Overview Queensland commercial property is drawing intense local and cross-border capital as investors race to secure assets ahead of long-term infrastructure delivery (Bleby, 2026; Lenaghan, 2026). The Brisbane central business district office sector has reached Australia's tightest vacancy rate…

How falling residential transaction volumes ripple through the broader commercial landscape

In September 2026, national home sales dropped by 17.4 per cent over the 3 months to September 2026 compared to the previous period.

McGees Wrap Up 9 October 2026

Market Overview South East Queensland commercial property continues to experience fierce capital competition driven by severe supply constraints and infrastructure connectivity. While broader macroeconomic headwinds such as falling building approvals and rising retail operational costs challenge feasibility, developers and investors…

McGees Wrap Up 2 October 2026

Rising sovereign bond yields and tight consumer budgets are testing commercial property valuations across Queensland, but capital continues to find a home where tenant demand and infrastructure investment remain clear. Australian ten-year government bond yields have climbed past 5.3 per…

Understanding the Bond Proxy: How Government Bonds Shape Commercial Property Values

When evaluating commercial property, investors frequently monitor physical metrics such as foot traffic, tenant covenant strength, and occupancy rates. However, one of the most powerful forces dictating asset values takes place far outside the physical building: the bond market.

McGees Wrap Up 25 September 2026

Queensland Commercial Property Weekly Wrap-Up Week Ending 24 September 2026 Astute capital is moving decisively across South East Queensland. Investors are securing prime assets while market pricing resets. Macroeconomic pressures continue to build. Money markets now price an 80 per…

McGees Wrap Up 18 September 2026

Investor capital is moving aggressively into Queensland property as buyers compete for income security, transport hubs, and future housing land. Private wealth and corporate syndicates are targeting high-performing convenience retail and industrial assets with long-term tenant stability. At the same…

Should You Approve a new Tobacconist Tenant in Queensland? A Landlord Risk Assessment Framework

Around five years ago in Queensland, leasing a retail strip shop to a tobacconist was considered a stable, low-maintenance tenancy. Many commercial landlords saw tobacconist operators exercise their options, renew agreements, or sign long-term five-year leases. Recently, consecutive enforcement raids…