Student Accommodation

A 281-bed student accommodation facility for sale in Melbourne headlines this week’s major property moves.

A waning overseas student housing market and a dearth of local beds has left the door open for Australian investors and developers.

Australia’s desire to attract foreign students should be a call to arms to developers and landlords, a peak education body says.

The Cairns hotel market is riding a wave of success, with a pair of popular hotels the latest to be offered for sale.

Investors interested in commercial property have more choice than ever before, thanks to six major trends shaping the workforce and people’s lifestyles. Savvy investors should be taking advantage of community office hubs, pop-up shops, serviced apartments and student accommodation if they want to secure solid returns.

Melbourne has emerged the centre of high-rise residential development, but has new supply outgrown the market? Paul Thornhill investigates.