Investment News

The famous Melbourne family has been selling down long-held properties and bringing in hefty returns.

A lack of skilled workers has contributed to pushing up build costs in the heated construction environment as two years of stalled ­migration starts to weigh heavily on the industry.

Buying the local Collimate Capital funds empire could be just the beginning for Dexus but rivals are trying to peck at its empire.

Whether in the country or city, the humble pub has long held a special place in Australians’ hearts – and the portfolios of commercial investors – but new sales data suggests watering holes in regional areas are buyers’ preferred tipple right now.

The sale of two Melbourne retail properties highlight the appetite among buyers for assets in local shopping strips that have performed well during the pandemic.

More overseas investors are looking to buy Australian commercial real estate, with close to $4 billion already spent this year. After falling in 2020 as the pandemic unfolded, demand from overseas has been steadily ramping up. Last year set a record for the number of offshore searches to buy property on realcommercial.com.au, and this year is on track to be even higher.

A Tasmanian agistment and training centre is turning heads within the niche equestrian sports and lifestyle industry.

While they favour luxury homes and commercial real estate, Australia’s super-rich also enjoy splashing their wealth on passion purchases like wine, cars, private flights and art.

There’s a simple solution to fix the nation’s housing affordability crisis via state and federal government action, says Property Council of Australia president David Harrison.