Property leaders highlight forces shaping Australian real estate

Property leaders unpacked the powerful trends shaping Australia’s real estate landscape at the industry’s flagship event – the Property Leaders’ Summit.

Lack of new hotels hampering Queensland’s tourism potential: report

The number of hotels built in Brisbane over the last five years had fallen by 90 per cent compared to the preceding five-year period. 

Unlocking the potential of precincts and amplifying value for investors

The potential is enormous for true mixed-use precincts that serve the broader commercial and societal needs of communities. Chris Brown outlines QIC’s approach to mixed-use precincts – and why investors are interested.

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​​​​​​​.

Adelaide’s first skyscraper approved

The 160-metre, 38-storey Festival Plaza Tower 2 by the Walker Corporation will be the tallest commercial building in Adelaide once completed.

People moves and news

CBRE has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burgess Rawson, as part of this the CBRE Metropolitan Investments team will be led by Burgess Rawson CEO, Ingrid Filmer.

WA Property Awards 2025 winners announced

Multiplex’s Chris Palandri Multiplex’s Chris Palandri has claimed the Property Council WA’s Legacy Award, while Finbar Group and Northerly shared the Best Residential Awardhonours at the WA Property Awards 2025. […]

Chief Executive | Federal Housing Minister riding the red tape tiger

Be still my enthusiastic mind. Clare O’Neil’s red tape reduction salvos over the long weekend are a first for a Federal Housing Minister…

Australia’s largest single build-to-rent tower reaches highest point

Lendlease’s build-to-rent project, West Tower at Melbourne Quarter has reached new heights, topping out at 45-storeys on the southern edge of Melbourne’s CBD.

Trailblazing designer, Sue Carr AM, awarded top honour at property’s night of nights

Revered Melbourne architect and designer, Sue Carr AM, has been awarded the Property Council’s Victorian Legacy Award, highlighting an inspiring career that has spanned more than fifty years. Find out the other winners.