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While the residential sector is starting to slow, commercial property is moving along its own path.

The head of the Real Estate Institute of NSW is calling for tighter accreditation controls for commercial property agents.

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.

Offshore private investors have been snapping up Australian office assets at a faster pace over the past year, looking for yield in a nation seen as a relative safe haven. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

Chinese investors are setting their sights on big box retail centres and larger retail properties, looking for defensive assets and income despite the focus on the looming entry of Amazon into Australia. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

The Sydney CBD office market has tightened further as tenant demand outstrips new supply, while vacancy remains at a low level in Melbourne. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

Corporate and leisure travellers are facing higher hotel rates in Sydney, with prices surging 9% in the first quarter, the largest room rate jump since 1996. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

Sentiment in the commercial property market edged lower in the second quarter, with different views emerging on the health of the surging office market and the more challenged retail property sector. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.