Foreign Commercial Investment News

A weakening Aussie dollar may be good news for the broader economy, but it’s unlikely to boost foreign investment in the real estate market, property experts have said. Stricter lending standards imposed by the Australian …

Australia’s commercial property markets could be hit by the expected fall in Chinese offshore investment, but market pundits say deep-pocketed investors from other parts of Asia could soak up excess stock. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

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

Chinese investors are tightening their grip on Victoria’s shopping centre market, with the Arena Shopping Centre in Melbourne’s south-east the latest to land in their hands. A Shenzhen buyer paid $48 million for the Officer centre, …

American cruise companies are looking to buy private ­islands off Queensland’s coast to offer passengers exclusive destinations and further control passenger spending. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

Australia ticks a lot of boxes for investors: 25 years of positive economic growth, high transparency and a stable political system.

The level of foreign investment in Australian commercial property hit a record $10 billion last year and is not expected to peak any time soon. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

Which cities will perform strongest, will Chinese money continue flowing and what should we make of Amazon’s arrival? REA Group chief economist Nerida Conisbee looks at what to expect from the commercial property market in 2017.

A high-flying Brunei prince has emerged as the latest global heavyweight to cash in on Melbourne’s property boom, nabbing a near 40% premium on an office tower in less than two years. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.