Nerida Conisbee

A big sign that property markets are heading to a downturn is an increase in the number of listings.

Last drinks have had to be called for good at yet another wave of bars across inner Sydney as dwindling foot traffic forces pub owners to close up shop or relocate.

The popularity of our education sector overseas, particularly from Asian students, has been a huge export success. It is now our number one service export and our third largest overall after iron ore and coal. 

Property and infrastructure are complementary. No one likes congestion, whether you are trying to get to work or move freight.

Commercial property does well when jobs are created, from the need to house these extra workers (office) to the extra spending more jobs and greater incomes creates (retail).

Commercial property behaved mostly as expected in 2017.

The term “new paradigm” makes me nervous.

While the residential sector is starting to slow, commercial property is moving along its own path.

Last week the Chinese Government announced formal guidelines for Chinese companies keen on investing overseas.