Market Insights

Neighbourhood retail centres are expected to draw hot competition this year as the retail sector continues to heat up after lockdowns.

Economists are asking why the federal government decided to raise the price caps used within the First Home Guarantee scheme ahead of expected price falls next year.

While the corporate office may be dying, a new billion-dollar trend has landed in the commercial property scene, buying up and developing major parcels of land in Australian cities.

One of the South Pacific’s largest resorts, the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, is expecting more Australian and American tourists than ever following its recent $48m renovation.

Inflation and the election is doing little to thwart foreign interest in Australia’s commercial property assets.

Affordable all-electric technologies, powered by renewable energy, are fast becoming the new norm for new commercial developments, and for existing buildings.

With the recovery from the pandemic crisis well underway, the federal government’s focus has been on cost of living and housing affordability in this pre-election budget.

With retailers facing ongoing challenges and uncertainties due to the pandemic, here’s a closer look at how this sector performed in 2021.

Almost two years into the pandemic and the long-awaited recovery of our central business districts is yet to take place. While many retail categories are performing well, conditions remain tough for city retailers, and leasing demand overall is falling away.