GBCA launches Green Star apartments

The Green Building Council of Australia has launched Green Star apartments, a new sustainability rating that independently verifies each apartment within a certified building, with six companies involved in a trial.

New program tackles gender diversity in property’s ‘tough spots’

The Capital Transactions and Leasing Early Career Program is a two-year initiative from the Property Council aimed at increasing female representation in these traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Cameron Leggatt appointed Chair of Residential Development Council

Cameron Leggatt, CEO of Frasers Property Australia, has been named Chair of the Residential Development Council (RDC), the Property Council of Australia’s main forum for the residential development sector.

Local announces $270m Southbank build-to-rent development

The development delivers 312 residences, marking an expansion of Local’s national portfolio and propelling its total asset pipeline beyond $1.34 billion.

People moves and news

Centuria Capital Group has promoted 28-year-experienced Rod Owen-Jones as its new Healthcare Fund Manager.

Chief Executive | Vanilla property deals face rocky road ahead 

The friction applied by regulators to vanilla property sector transactions will soon heat up again.

Property Council announces new Board

The Property Council of Australia today announced the re-election of Charter Hall Office CEO Carmel Hourigan as its National President as part of a new National Board makeup.

Industrial sector ‘outperforming expectations’

Australia’s industrial sector is outperforming expectations as investment surges and pockets of stronger demand in Sydney and Brisbane signal a turning point. 

Goodman Group raises $4b to fuel data centre growth

The Goodman Group has raised $4 billion to fuel data centre growth opportunities amid escalating demand from cloud-based and AI technologies. 

Return to office gathers pace

Australian workers are increasingly heading into the office, with new occupancy data showing office attendance has risen across all of Australia’s CBD. Find out which state is leading the charge.