2023 transaction volumes unlikely to reach 2021 highs: Bennett

With interest rates and economic uncertainty rising, Cushman & Wakefield’s new Managing Director Guy Bennett gives his view on what 2023 might look like for commercial property transactions.

‘We are advocating for density’: WA Govt announces suite of planning reforms

At a recent Property Council Lunch, Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced a slew of initiatives focused on streamlining planning and development and showed his support for more infill and density.

People moves and news

Meredith Riley has been appointed to MinterEllison’s Australian partnership within the Infrastructure, Construction and Projects business. Charter Keck Cramer has elevated Brendan Woolley to Director – Research & Strategy in their Sydney office. Colliers announced the appointment of two new members to the Retail Capital & Middle Markets team, with Harry Dever joining as an Associate Director, QLD and Ben Wilkinson joining as Manager, NSW. Savills Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Bolton as Director in its Victorian Retail Investments team.

Diminished pipeline of investor homes to put strain on rental market: survey

A survey of 70 property builders has revealed a lack of supply for homes targeted at investors is set to put further strain on an already tight rental market. Discover which types of housing they are planning to build. 

Designing for the end

Woods Bagot and Arup had one question in mind when designing the University of Tasmania’s Forestry Building: what will the end of the building like look like? Find out how they are designing not just for construction, but also deconstruction.

Queensland strata reform to help ease housing crisis

After years of advocacy from the Property Council, the Queensland Government has reduced the unanimous termination threshold for strata schemes to 75 per cent. Find out what this means for the sector and how it will help ease Queensland’s housing crisis.

The global learnings Lendlease will bring to Australian BTR

With the announcement of Lendlease’s first build-to-rent project in Australia, Vanessa Orth, the company’s Managing Director of Investment Management, reveals how the company plans to translate its substantial worldwide experience for the local market.

Chief Executive | Thank you for your service

Members are at the heart of everything we do, and committees are the highest expression of their passion for our great industry.

Explained: New Federal housing legislation

The Australian Government has declared the introduction of new legislation aimed at tackling the housing crisis as a “turning point”. Discover the details of the legislation, what happens next and read the Property Council’s response.

Chief Executive | Those stark housing realities

Canberra. Day two of Parliament’s first sitting week for 2023. We timed our housing thought leadership launch to coincide with the government’s first big tranche of legislation, housing.