Childcare Property Market

A former hospital turned childcare centre has become one of the year’s most unusual real estate possibilities.

One of Geelong’s most spectacular historic homes is on the market, with City of Greater Geelong seeking new tenants for Newtown’s Ariston House.

Despite the threat of rising interest rates, buyers continued to battle for pubs and essential service assets at this month’s Burgess Rawson’s portfolio auction, with big brands leading the sales.

Lured by income stability, private investors have fought for well-let essential service assets at Burgess Rawson’s 150th portfolio auction, suggesting the demand for pandemic-proof properties and regional opportunities looks set to continue in 2022.

Private and institutional investors alike continue to be wooed by the alternative income streams offered by commercial property. This interest has translated into record enquiry numbers for Burgess Rawson’s 150th portfolio auction.

Childcare and early learning centres are dealing with staff shortages and ventilation challenges as the school year begins. Will Covid uncertainty hurt one of commercial real estate’s star performers?

Eye-watering deals with nine-figure prices were made across Victoria’s commercial real estate sector. But many budding investors have set their eyes on two key industries.

The demand for industrial and logistics assets across Australia this year – sparked by unprecedented growth in e-commerce – is reflected in the list of the 10 most-viewed properties on realcommercial.com.au in the last 12 months.

Property investment group Charter Hall has paid $134.3 million for 21 childcare centres in Melbourne and Western Australia.