Cas and Jonesy


Today - Property Council
Aussie adventurers Cas and Jonesy took to the stage at Green Cities 2013 to tell their story of overcoming adversity through human endurance.

Gandel, Perron and Pidgeon honoured


Yesterday - Property Council
Three giants in the Australian property industry – John Gandel AO, Stan Perron AM and Sir John Pidgeon – have been invested into the Property Hall of Fame.

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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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

Downsizing for Seniors Delivers Scarce Dividends


14 May 13
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 fails majority of retirees

Budget fails majority of retirees

Yesterday - Claire Chaffey
The Retirement Living Council has both welcomed and criticised the Federal Budget announcement that older Australians will be able to unlock equity in the family home without affecting their pension.

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

Building a new nation


13 May 13
We are continually bombarded with new information and statistics, but sometimes it pays to step back and view the big picture, writes Craig James.

Asian money boosts office market

Asian money boosts office market

Yesterday - Claire Chaffey
Foreign investors were the greatest net investors in Australian CBD office space, despite only accounting for 19 per cent of transactions in the year ending 31 March, according to recent research.

Residential

Industry coalition calls for urban rethink


13 May 13
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.

Housing Halted by “House-less” Budget

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.

Retail

Retail rents under pressure


13 May 13
Positive underlying trends in consumer spending are emerging, but retail rents continue to fall, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Q1 data.

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

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Leading Indicators February 2013

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