Investment News

With disrupted supply chains during the pandemic paired with soaring online retail, it’s little wonder Australian distributors are seeking out industrial property in Tasmania’s best-connected precinct.

Combining a move away from it all to Tasmania with running a pub could be the dream move for many Australians.

Unlike many other commercial asset classes which have faced challenges since the onset of COVID-19, the industrial sector has arguably benefited from the pandemic.

With a secure income stream, long-term leases and well-located sites, petrol stations have become the hot ticket for investors as they capitalise on new players in the market and growth in the sector.

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

Share price drops won’t deter big names like Goodman, Charter Hall and Centuria Capital as deals roll on amid the commercial property boom.

Logos has added two new developments in Sydney and Melbourne, expanding its holdings as big tenants demand more space.

Data firm PropTrack has stood by its price forecasts in spite of the increasing likelihood the Reserve Bank will raise the cash rate sooner than initially expected.

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.