New guide to help industry measure human rights and modern slavery progress

The Property Council partnered with Edge Impact to create a new guide to help the property industry turn human rights and modern slavery goals into measurable outcomes​​​​​​​.

Lenders keep eye on industrial market

A survey of both local and international bank and non-bank lenders reveals a strong preference for Australia’s industrial and logistics sector, well ahead of build-to-sell and build-to-rent assets.

Investors eye ESG to drive value and rental growth in commercial properties

ESG is a key consideration in investment decisions for commercial property investors in Australia, driven by the prospect of enhanced returns via increased values and rents, as well as net-zero requirements. 

Aussie households set to spark $80 billion energy efficiency boom

According to the findings released today, homeowners are planning to spend around $7,950 in the next five years on energy-efficient home upgrades, signalling a potential spend of more than $80 billion nationwide.

Labor to subsidise home batteries

Homes and businesses will be offered a 30 per cent discount for electric batteries under a re-elected Labor government.

The Federal Budget: what you need to know

Get the essential highlights and insights from last night’s Federal Budget and what it means for our industry.

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.

Chief Executive | “Don’t ruin the opportunity”

That was one clever panellist’s wise quote to the boisterous 500 in the audience for our QLD outlook lunch last week. 

QIC and Charter Hall lock in over $3bn each in green financing deals

Charter Hall closes a $3.35 billion Green Loan, and QIC secures $3.75 billion in Sustainability-Linked Loans, marking two of the largest sustainable finance deals in Australian REIT history.

Australian property industry retains global sustainability crown in 2024 GRESB results

The Property Council of Australia said the release of the 2024 GRESB benchmark results once again shows Australian property companies are at the forefront of sustainability efforts globally.