Housing Halted by “House-less” Budget


14 May 13 - RDC
The 2013-14 Federal Budget fails to deliver a housing plan ahead of the September election.

Downsizing for Seniors Delivers Scarce Dividends


14 May 13 - RLC
The budget announcement that older Australians will be able to unlock equity in the family home without affecting their pension is welcomed by the Retirement Living Council.

Budget Brief F2014

Budget Brief F2014

The 2013 Federal Budget’s commitment to infrastructure spending is let down by missed opportunities and misguided tinkering.

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Constructing a Capital

Friday, 19 Apr 13
Over the past century, thousands of people have worked to build Canberra. We should recognise these people - because without them, we would not have the city that stands today, nor would we have the flourishing property and construction industry that employs a third of our citizens.

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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


03 May 13
Mary Wood, Retirement Living Council Executive Director, provides an update on the branch's activities.

Federal Government Update

Federal Government Update

03 May 13 - Mary Wood
The Retirement Living Council's advocacy arm has had success, securing meetings with shadow ministers, Kevin Andrews and Bronwyn Bishop.

Sustainability

Green Building Day 2013

Green Building Day 2013

13 May 13 - Claire Chaffey
Building on the success of Green Star Day 2012, the Green Building Council of Australia is bringing Green Building Day 2013 to Sydney on Wednesday 29 May, and Melbourne on Friday 7 June 2013.

Office

Melbourne office slump set to continue


06 May 13
The Melbourne office market is set to get worse before it gets better, potentially setting off market panic, according to the latest BIS Shrapnel report.

DEXUS makes another office move

DEXUS makes another office move

06 May 13 - Kerry Enemark
Following the recent acquisition of Grocon’s office development at 480 Queens Street, Brisbane, DEXUS Property Group and DEXUS Wholesale Property Fund have made foray into the Perth CBD office market.

Residential

Whitsundays rental market red hot


13 May 13
The Whitsunday region’s thriving residential market in North Queensland is driving up rents and exposing a worsening housing shortage.

Industry coalition calls for urban rethink

Industry coalition calls for urban rethink

13 May 13 - Claire Chaffey
Strategic planning needs far more attention from the Federal Government in order to secure the future of our cities, according to a coalition of leading built environment groups.

Retail

Demerger results in rating change

Demerger results in rating change

13 May 13 - Claire Chaffey
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has rated Westfield Retail Trust (WRT) two notches higher than Westfield Group (WDC), following WRT's demerger from WDC in November 2010.

Infrastructure & Planning

Southport spending stays strong


13 May 13
Infrastructure spending remains strong in the Queensland Gold Coast’s Southport area despite a dip in development spending, according to research from Colliers International.

Injection of funds for Fed Square

Injection of funds for Fed Square

13 May 13 - Claire Chaffey
The Victorian Government has committed $11.7 million to the upgrade of Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square in the 2013-14 State Budget.

Capital Markets

New normal


30 Apr 13
The past few years have seen economic turmoil, which has given rise to talk about a ‘new normal’: low growth, low interest rates and greater volatility.

Asia leads global investment growth

Asia leads global investment growth

06 May 13 - Claire Chaffey
The Asia Pacific region continues to drive global growth in property investment, with an 8 per cent increase in invested stock in 2012, according to a new DTZ report.

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Property Australia Apr/May 2013

Property Australia Apr/May 2013
Local roots, global knowledge: Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz

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.


     

  • Q4 2012 Investment Performance Index
    Total Annual Returns by Sector
    All Property  9.4% Icon - down
    Retail  9.0% Icon - Up
    Office  9.7% Icon - down
    Industrial  9.6% Icon - down
    MSCI AU Real Estate Equities Gross in Local Currency  34.6% Icon - Up
    MSCI Australia Equities Index Gross in Local Currency  20.8% Icon - Up
    CBA Bond: All Series, All Maturities  5.6% Icon - down

    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

Leading Indicators measures the movement of market indicators across Australia.

Leading Indicators February 2013

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