Market Insights

Suburban office markets are growing in popularity and a growing share of businesses are looking to occupy spaces outside of central business districts (CBDs).

After smashing records in 2021, this year development activity has started to slow. And if the number of development sites currently selling is any indicator, we are likely to see activity fall further.

The rapidly rising cost of living is leading consumers to rethink their spending habits and adding to the already challenging conditions many retailers are operating in.

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.

While many of the changes brought on by the pandemic have been temporary, others are permanently reshaping the commercial landscape. Here are five predictions for 2022 and beyond.

It’s now almost two years on from the start of the pandemic, and we’re starting to gain a clearer picture of the road ahead. Here are four key trends that could stick for the long term.