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What is Really Driving Brisbane Office Valuations?

The traditional commercial real estate play-book is undergoing a significant re-pricing. For decades, institutional investors and corporate tenants relied heavily on a rigid grading system. If an office tower carried a Premium or A-Grade badge, it was considered a guaranteed performer.

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Australia Property Market Insights March 2026

Australia Property Market Insights March 2026

Market Commentary March 2026 The Australian economy is in a delicate transitional phase, with growth picking up, but inflationary pressures dictating a cautious monetary policy approach. Australian Economic Overview 2.6% Economic Growth As of December 2025, Annual economic growth was…

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CBD Food and Beverage

CBD Food and Beverage

The phrase "Survive to '25" has gained attention, particularly in European and US commercial real estate discussions but it resonates with the current challenges facing Brisbane’s CBD retail market. As of June 2024, the city’s retail vacancy rate sits at…

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Build to Rent (BTR) Activity in Brisbane’s Fringe

Build to Rent (BTR) Activity in Brisbane’s Fringe

Overview of the Brisbane Fringe Market · The Brisbane Fringe commercial market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rising institutional demand for Build to Rent (BTR) developments. This shift reflects changing investment strategies and a strong interest in the rental sector.

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Real Estate Valuations for Financial Reporting in 2024

Real Estate Valuations for Financial Reporting in 2024

In 2024, real estate valuations play an increasingly crucial role in financial reporting, particularly for compliance with key accounting standards. For many businesses, understanding the nuances of real estate valuation ensures their financial statements are accurate and compliant. One of…

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Brisbane Southside Industrial Vacant Land Market

Brisbane Southside Industrial Vacant Land Market

The industrial property market in Brisbane’s southside is undergoing significant shifts driven by high debt costs and limited land supply. Developers face challenges with speculative developments as financing costs rise and market sentiment changes. This has led to a slowdown…

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Pinkenba and Morningside Industrial

Pinkenba and Morningside Industrial

In a recent assessment of industrial land, local real estate operatives indicated there are ample options for hardstand rental in Pinkenba with land areas ranging between 4,000m² and 2Ha. Furthermore, market conditions for sales of vacant land is starting to show signs of slowing.

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CBD Retail Market Byte March 26 2024

CBD Retail Market Byte March 26 2024

The Brisbane CBD retail vacancy rate is currently around 19%, with greater vacancy in fringe locations away from core pedestrian thoroughfares. Local real estate agents are indicating when tenants want to lease premises, they desire prime locations with high pedestrian…

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January 2024 Market Byte

January 2024 Market Byte

Since inflation began to rise in late 2020, and peaking at 7.8% in December 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) continues to keenly observe how rising inflation is impacting the costs of everyday goods and services, both domestically and…

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SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND MARKET UPDATE

The Property Council of Australia’s Office Market Report recently released has shed some light on the changing profile of the CBD and non-CBD office markets across Australia. The post-COVID-19 economy has been particularly challenging for some office locations, with many…

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Here Comes the World Market Byte

Here Comes the World Market Byte

Our CBD’s and tourist centres have been put under huge pressure as a result of the global pandemic and resulting restrictions on domestic and international travel. Australia is now starting to relax policies to allow additional international travellers into the country along with workers returning to the CBD’s.

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