Charting the future


Today - Georgina Jerums
Charter Hall introduced a joint managing director structure in 2004. The co-leadership of David Southon and David Harrison has paid off, with the company now controlling $10 billion in funds under management.

Video: Rachel Gutter


Yesterday - Property Council
Rachel Gutter, US Green Building Council, tells delegates at Green Cities 2013 about green building as a social movement, and the lessons that can be learned from previous success and failure.

World-class developments the winners at 2013 Innovation and Excellence Awards

World-class developments the winners at 2013 Innovation and Excellence Awards

An iconic retail development, a world-leading sustainable office, one of Australia’s largest coastal remediation projects and a new children’s hospital are among the winners of the 2013 Property Council / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.

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Election game changers

Monday, 03 Jun 13
Our next federal government needs to frack through the crusted seams of business and consumer gloom to release the natural optimism and animal spirits of Australians.

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People Watch

Back in the city
11 Apr 2013
Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO and managing director at Mirvac

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Retirement Living

From the Executive Director


11 Jun 13
We are now at the end of the RVA transition and membership phase, and the Property Council of Australia is firmly consolidated as the most powerful and focused voice of the retirement industry.

A Big Win For The Industry

A Big Win For The Industry

11 Jun 13 - Mary Wood
In the federal budget we had the first ever recognition by the Australian Government that the age pension assets test is an inhibition to older Australians downsizing. This is a big win for the industry.

Sustainability

Research reveals Green Star benefits


07 Jun 13
Green Star-rated buildings emit only a third of the greenhouse gases emitted by the average Australian building, and consume just a third of the electricity, according to new research.

Video: Professor Gunter Pauli

Video: Professor Gunter Pauli

11 Jun 13 - Property Council
Professor Gunter Pauli, author, teacher, activist and entrepreneur, delivers the keynote address at Green Cities 2013, Water, food and Energy Sufficiency in a Green City.

Office

Investa acquires Brisbane CBD asset


17 Jun 13
Investa Commercial Property Fund has exchanged contracts to acquire Grosvenor’s 259 Queen Street Brisbane for approximately $173 million.

Another tower approved for Docklands

Another tower approved for Docklands

17 Jun 13 - Claire Chaffey
The fifth building in Digital Harbour’s master planned development in Melbourne’s Docklands has been approved by the Victorian Planning Minister.

Residential

Investment in rental


12 Jun 13
Overwhelmingly, it’s mum-and dad investors buying and leasing out properties and benefiting from negative gearing, writes Carrie Hamilton.

Study reveals ‘most walkable’ suburbs

Study reveals ‘most walkable’ suburbs

17 Jun 13 - Claire Chaffey
Australia’s ‘most walkable’ suburbs have been revealed following research showing that tenants and homebuyers prefer to live within walking distance of the services and amenities they need.

Retail

Challenger strikes deal with Fed Centres


07 Jun 13
Challenger has reached an agreement with Federation Centres, the newly restructured entity emerging from the troubled Centro Retail Australia business, to acquire a half share in six regional shopping centres.

Brisbane retail trumps Asian hotspots

Brisbane retail trumps Asian hotspots

17 Jun 13 - Claire Chaffey
Prime retail property in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall offers investors stronger returns than the glitzier shopping strips of Singapore and Hong Kong, according to DTZ research.

Infrastructure & Planning

Development spurt for Wollongong


27 May 13
Wollongong on the NSW south coast is undergoing a major growth spurt, with several major developments worth more than $500 million currently taking place in the city.

Light rail inconvenience worth pain

Light rail inconvenience worth pain

07 Jun 13 - Kate Mills
As Sydney CBD businesses prepare for years of upheaval during the construction of the light rail in George Street, the Lord Mayor has told them to grin and bear it.

Capital Markets

Stockland raises $400 million


27 May 13
Stockland has raised $400 million via a fully underwritten placement to institutional investors in order to fund the projects outlined in the company’s recent strategic review.

Savvy investors look to Asia

Savvy investors look to Asia

03 Jun 13 - Claire Chaffey
Investors willing to accept reduced capital returns in exchange for a dependable income stream can take advantage of broad-based opportunities in the Asia-Pacific real estate market, according to LaSalle Investment Management.

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Property Australia Jun/Jul 2013

Property Australia Jun/Jul 2013
The power of two: Charter Hall’s David Southon and David Harrison

Research

  • January 2013 Office Market Report
    Total Vacancy by Capital City
    Sydney CBD 7.2%
    Melbourne CBD 6.9%
    Canberra 11.9%
    Brisbane CBD 9.1%
    Perth CBD 5.7%
    Adelaide CBD 9.5%
    Hobart CBD 9.4% icon arrow red arrow up
    Darwin CBD 8.0%  

    Visit www.OfficeMarketReport.com.au for more information.


     

  • Q1 2013 Investment Performance Index
    Total Annual Returns by Sector
    All Property  9.2% Icon - down
    Retail  8.4% Icon - down
    Office  9.7%
    Industrial  9.5% Icon - Up
    MSCI AU Real Estate Equities Gross in Local Currency  31.8% Icon - down
    MSCI Australia Equities Index Gross in Local Currency  21.6% Icon - Up
    CBA Bond: All Series, All Maturities  8.7% Icon - Up

    Visit IPD Australia's website for more information.
  • April 2013 Construction Activity Forecasts
    Annual Growth Rates by Sector
    Residential (3 Year)   7.1%
    Residential (5 Year)   2.3%
    Residential (9 Year)   5.4%     
    Non-Residential (3 Year)   3.0%
    Non-Residential (5 Year)   2.3%
    Non-Residential (9 Year)   1.6%
    Engineering (3 Year) -2.2%
    Engineering (5 Year) -1.4%
    Engineering (8 Year) -1.7%
    Visit www.cfc.acif.com.au for more information.

Leading Indicators

February 2013

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Leading Indicators February 2013

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