Best CBRE Australia Podcasts (2025)

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Talking Property: The House View Q3 2025 20:23

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In this must-listen Q3 episode of The House View for 2025, CBRE’s Pacific Advisory Services CEO Phil Rowland and Pacific Head of Research Sameer Chopra cut through the noise to provide a concise yet comprehensive analysis of Australia's property sector. From the macro picture to granular sector trends, and the burgeoning influence of private capita…

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Community. Capital. Blurred Lines. Clear Perspectives. This is the Co-Living opportunity. 31:13

27d ago31:13

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Dive into the transformative world of co-living in Australia with Kathryn House, Rhys Williams, and Andrew Purdon. Unpack the emergence of co-living spaces as Rhys, co-owner of UKO, Australia's leading co-living operator, and Andrew, Regional Director at CBRE, dissect the appeal, investment prospects, and a diverse tenant base seeking community, co…

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Insider Access: Property Leaders’ Summit 2025 29:53

1M ago29:53

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In this forward-looking episode, our guests explore the dynamic forces reshaping Australia’s real estate investment landscape. From shifting capital flows and evolving demographic trends to the explosive growth of the data center sector and the urgent challenges in housing supply, this conversation offers a rare, insider perspective on what’s next …

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Australia’s Top Property Performer: The Rise of Agribusiness 26:50

2M ago26:50

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In this episode of Talking Property with CBRE, we discuss Australia’s evolving agribusiness sector, which has been named as Australia’s top-performing property asset class in a new industry report. Joined by industry experts Brad Wheaton of Gunn Agri partners and CBRE’s Andrew Loughnan, we explore the factors driving agricultural investment, the ch…

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The Long Road: Are CRE Investor Preferences Shifting? 23:42

2M ago23:42

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Could long-leased property assets swing back into favour, as core funds seek greater income security? It’s a topic we explore in our latest Talking Property episode amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. As leasing fundamentals shift, particularly in Australia’s industrial & logistics sector, there are signs that assets with long weighted averag…

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Shifting the dial on Australia’s housing shortage 35:44

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There are numerous hurdles and challenges to overcome to solve for Australia’s housing crisis. But in the inimitable words of Bob the Builder, ‘Can we fix it? Yes, we can.” That was the message from the Property Council of Australia’s recent National Housing Solutions Summit and it’s something we explore in our latest Talking Property podcast with …

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Talking Property: The House View Q2 2025 22:31

3M ago22:31

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In this second edition of The House View for 2025, CBRE’s Pacific Advisory Services CEO Phil Rowland and Pacific Head of Research Sameer Chopra discuss the importance of staying the course, at a time when operating conditions are volatile and uncertain. “Of course this needs to be ‘pragmatic optimism, not blind optimism’, but staying centred on you…

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You Can Bank On It 22:28

4M ago22:28

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George Vallas recently took the reins as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Head of Real Estate, Institutional Banking & Markets. He joined Talking Property to give us his take on a broad range of topics, including commercial property trading activity, recent market challenges, his expectation for rate cuts and the asset classes he’d choose to in…

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Wheeling and Dealing 32:07

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Timing is everything in property. But can you sell too early? Why are deals like buses? And how important is it to leave a drink on the table when trading assets? Find out from 8Hotels Hospitality owner Paul Fischmann and CBRE national hotel director Wayne Bunz in our latest Talking Property podcast. Paul was mentored by some of Australia’s most su…

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The Results are In 25:26

5M ago25:26

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Hundreds of Australian companies have just posted their half year results – including a swag of ASX-listed property groups. And one of the key themes to emerge was that the property market appears to be at an inflection point. Tune in to hear from The Australian Financial Review columnist Robert Harley and The Australian’s Commercial Property Edito…

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From Racing Cars to Renewables 20:01

5M ago20:01

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In this episode we sit down with Lee Holdsworth, a Bathurst 1000 supercars winner and CBRE commercial real estate expert, who has a key focus on alternative investment assets, particularly in the renewables space. With Australia’s energy transition dominating the headlines, Lee shares where he sees the best property opportunities, what’s driving in…

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Talking Property: The House View Q1 2025 17:45

6M ago17:45

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In this first edition of The House View for 2025, CBRE’s Pacific Advisory Services CEO Phil Rowland and Pacific Head of Research Sameer Chopra give their take on the key opportunities and challenges for the Australian property sector. They explore the concept of ‘exceptionalism’ and why we’re likely to see strong rent and capital value growth in pr…

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2025 Property Predictions: Part 2 25:22

6M ago25:22

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To kick off 2025 we’ve spoken to four Australian property leaders about the best market opportunities this year, the potential industry game changers, and the areas ripe for transformation. In this episode we hear from Dexus CEO Ross Du Vernet and GPT CEO Russell Proutt, who touch on everything from investment decision making through to the revital…

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2025 Property Predictions: Part 1 27:22

7M ago27:22

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Happy New Year! To kick off 2025 we talk to key Australian property leaders about the best market opportunities this year, the potential industry game changers and the areas ripe for transformation. We’re rolling out two episodes: this episode features QIC Real Estate Managing Director Deb Coakley and Growthpoint CEO Ross Lees. On January 23 we’ll …

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In Conversation with Spencer Levy 33:47

7M ago33:47

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For our final 2024 Talking Property episode, we join forces with Spencer Levy, who hosts CBRE’s hugely successful US property podcast, The Weekly Take. Spencer is a Global Client Strategist & Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE. In our broad-ranging conversation, we discuss key learnings from his 2024 podcast guests and some high-level takeaways for A…

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The View from the Top 23:36

8M ago23:36

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Talking Property recently traveled to the Property Council of Australia’s annual Congress to discover and share what’s top of mind for the industry’s key decision makers. In this episode we sit down with Congress panelist Amanda Steele – ISPT’s Group Executive, Head of Property and with Property Council of Australia CEO Mike Zorbas. In our broad-ra…

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Forget pessimism, trust the data 24:21

8M ago24:21

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Simon Kuestenmacher is a leading demographer who ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation, using data to explain how the world works. In the first in a two-part Talking Property series from the Property Council of Australia’s annual Congress, Simon shares why he thinks the property sector shouldn’t be too pessimistic, wh…

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Introducing: Talking Property 1:06

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Betting on Build to Rent 28:16

9M ago28:16

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Australia’s emerging build to rent sector remains in the spotlight, with the country’s need for housing having never been stronger. But it’s been a tough year to get new projects started, amid government policy issues, delivery challenges, high interest rates and a constrained capital markets environment. So, what does the future hold? What’s neede…

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Cashed Up 23:44

9M ago23:44

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Residential property prices. They’re a lively source of dinner party conversation, particularly when it comes to the records being toppled across Australia. Whether it be Atlassian tech billionaire Scott Farquhar pocketing $130 million for his Point Piper estate, Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond chasing over $200 million for his nearby mansion…

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Talking Property: The House View Q4 2024 21:32

10M ago21:32

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In this final edition of The House View for 2024 we delve into the critical role social infrastructure will play in shaping Australia’s future. Healthcare, retirement living, and childcare – they all fall into this category and there are unique dynamics which are driving investor interest in these asset classes. CBRE’s Pacific Advisory Services CEO…

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The property industry’s green ticket 35:15

10M ago35:15

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Green loans. Sustainability linked loans. They’re become increasingly prevalent, reflecting the property market's commitment to responsible and sustainable lending. And it’s not just about reputation. Green finance is becoming one of the keys to accessing debt in today’s competitive market, with billions of dollars required to electrify our buildin…

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Australia’s AI-led property evolution 25:52

11M ago25:52

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world as we know it, and the long-term property sector impact will be profound. But what exactly can landlords and occupiers expect in the coming decade? From accelerating the rollout of smart buildings through to revolutionising office design, lowering building outgoings, and even shortening our workin…

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The TikTok moment for Australia’s luxury retail sector 27:16

11M ago27:16

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Luxury retail brands. They’re in demand in Australia right now and you might be surprised by who’s buying these high-end products. Forget the Boomers and Gen X, its Millennials and Gen Z who have a growing appetite for luxury, fuelled by their favourite influencers on TikTok and Instagram. These younger consumers helped push luxury retail trade in …

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Meet Australia’s long-haired hotel larrikin 28:46

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Australia’s largest private hotel owner Dr Jerry Schwartz is not your stereotypical multi-millionaire businessman. He’s been described as a long-haired larrikin and Australia’s very own Willy Wonka, who rarely wears a suit and has been known to jump into the pool at launch events. He’s been a trailblazer in the hotel industry and has made an art-fo…

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It’s not easy being green. Or is it? 32:10

12M ago32:10

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What role can data play in enhancing property values, meeting ambitious sustainability goals, capturing the best occupiers and ensuring that property owners are on track in the ongoing race to net zero? And how do investors leverage data to make the right investment decisions? In our latest episode of Talking Property we explore whether big data ca…

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Talking Property: The House View Q3 2024 21:33

1y ago21:33

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In this latest edition of The House View we delve into why alternative assets are on the investment radar, examine the growth potential in data centres, healthcare and hotels, and give CBRE’s take on the outlook for rents, vacancies, demand and investor appetite across Australia’s office, retail, and logistics sectors. CBRE’s Pacific Advisory Servi…

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Is Australia back on the radar? 22:04

1y ago22:04

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As the global head of investor thought leadership for CBRE and overseer of the Asia Pacific Research team, Henry Chin is always in demand when he visits Australia. We were lucky enough to nab him while he was in town for our Talking Property podcast to get his wide-ranging views on topics that are top of mind for investors. Tune in to hear Henry’s …

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What’s top of mind for Australia’s property leaders 30:14

1y ago30:14

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Housing, housing, housing. It was a conversation that dominated the Property Council of Australia’s annual Property Leaders’ Summit given the country’s current supply crisis. But a range of other topics were also put under the microscope, including the current interest rate trajectory, views on alternative property assets, if we’re on track to meet…

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In conversation with one of Australia’s largest private property companies 32:40

1y ago32:40

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From humble beginnings, Salta Properties has grown to be one of Australia’s largest privately owned property companies. In this latest episode of Talking Property, we discuss the company’s evolution, its $3 billion build to rent strategy, the office outlook and what’s next for the industrial & logistics sector with Salta’s Managing Director Sam Tar…

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How flex working can help future proof office buildings 23:23

1y ago23:23

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How can we future proof office buildings? Give workers a better guest experience so that they want to come into the office? And what tactics can landlords employ to foster the workplace experience and provide greater flexibility to enhance occupier engagement, property values, and truly earn the commute? To get under the hood, we’ve spoken to Jaell…

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Land lease communities: the fastest growing solution for Australian downsizers 28:50

1y ago28:50

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Could land lease communities be one of the solutions for Australia’s housing affordability crisis? They’ve become an increasingly sought after option for retirees. Some 130,000 people are living in these estates and the $12 billion sector having been described as the fastest growing solution for downsizers in Australia. But what exactly is a land l…

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Talking Property: The House View Q2 2024 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

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While there’s broad agreement on some of the longer-term tailwinds for the Australian real estate market, conviction is still lacking when it comes to the strength of future rent growth, exit values and in some cases the regulatory environment. That’s one of the areas up for discussion in our quarterly Talking Property: The House View podcast, whic…

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Bringing Magic to our Cities 34:33

1+ y ago34:33

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By 2100, some 10 billion people will live in around 10,000 cities across the globe. Just in Australia, our population is tipped to rise by 15 million people over the next 36 years. So how do we accommodate this growth, deal with the current housing shortage, continue to decarbonise, harness the power of AI and manage the long-term impacts of the pa…

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Show Me The Money 14:24

1+ y ago14:24

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The capital flowing into Australia’s commercial real estate sector dipped significantly in 2023, as many local and offshore investors sat on the sidelines. But are there signs of a market shift? In this latest Talking Property episode, we zero in on how global investors are viewing the Australian market, which sectors are most in favour, where the …

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The Reporting Season Scoop 21:28

1+ y ago21:28

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Hundreds of Australian companies have just posted their half year results, including a swag of ASX-listed property stocks. Australian Financial Review columnist Robert Harley, The Australian’s commercial property editor Ben Wilmot and the Sydney Morning Herald’s commercial property editor Carolyn Cummins join this latest episode of Talking Property…

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Is The Only Way Up? 22:32

1+ y ago22:32

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Could building on top of older apartment blocks be one of the solutions to Australia’s housing crisis? Airspace above existing strata buildings is a $150 billion opportunity in Sydney alone according to one leading advocate. Equally, is going up the only solution for the owners of these blocks? Given tight rental market conditions across the countr…

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Talking Property: The House View Q1 2024 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

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There are positive signals for the Australian real estate sector. Inflation is showing signs of moderating, interest rates appear to have peaked, employment remains resilient and cap rate expansion seems to be topping out. All of this is flowing through to improving investor sentiment. But we’re still in a very volatile and uncertain geopolitical e…

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Australia’s 2024 Property Predictions: Episode 3 26:11

1+ y ago26:11

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To wrap up our 2024 property predictions series, we chat with Aware Real Estate’s Michelle McNally and Aliro Group’s David Southon. They give us their views on the best property market opportunities this year and the areas ripe for transformation. The tailwinds in residential and the opportunities being presented by supply challenges, immigration a…

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Australia’s 2024 Property Predictions: Episode 2 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

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In the second part of our 2024 property predictions series, we chat with ISPT’s Chris Chapple, Brookfield’s Leonie Wilkinson and Investa’s Pete Menegazzo. They give us their views on the best property market opportunities this year and the areas ripe for transformation. Sectors in the spotlight include life sciences and living, as Australia’s popul…

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Australia’s 2024 Property Predictions: Episode 1 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

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To kick off our 2024 property predictions series, we chat with Charter Hall’s David Harrison, CBRE Investment Management’s Alex Crossing and Lendlease’s Dale Connor. They give us their views on the best property market opportunities this year and the areas ripe for transformation. In the spotlight are “beds, meds and sheds”, the conviction around p…

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Property investment trends and what to expect in 2024 24:13

1+ y ago24:13

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Funding constraints, rising interest rates and downward pressure on asset pricing have been key property market themes in 2023. But what does the future hold? Will 2024 be a turning point – particularly for the office sector? Will debt funding be more readily available? And will investors increasingly look at new capital structures to drive their p…

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Student accommodation in the spotlight 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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Australia’s student accommodation sector has been in the spotlight as international students return to our shores and investors circle what’s becoming one of the country’s most sought-after alternative asset classes. But the demand for purpose-built accommodation is outstripping supply as the sector grapples with the same issues facing the country’…

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The investment potential in social and affordable housing 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

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Social and affordable housing has made up only about 1% of the homes that have been built in Australia over the past decade. It’s an area that needs urgent attention as a growing number of people experience rental stress and homelessness. But how do investors and developers get involved in a sector that’s still largely misunderstood? And what are t…

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The rise of multi-storey warehousing 17:40

1+ y ago17:40

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Sky-high industrial facilities of up to 17-storeys are common in cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. But could multi-storey warehouses also start to proliferate in Australia, given ongoing supply challenges in our Industrial & Logistics sector? It’s a question explored in our latest Talking Property podcast by Charter Hall Development Man…

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The ‘metro-fication’ of Sydney 15:16

2y ago15:16

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Major infrastructure can have an outsized impact on our cities. And nowhere is that becoming more apparent than in Sydney where the new Metro rail network is transforming suburbs, driving up property prices and creating more vibrant communities. In this latest Talking Property episode, we speak to CBRE’s Pacific Head of Research Sameer Chopra and R…

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Talking Property: The House View Q4 2023 19:52

2y ago19:52

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There are continued challenges in the real estate sector, particularly in the capital markets arena, as the cost of debt rises and sentiment wanes. An acute housing supply shortage in Australia is also continuing to dominate the media headlines. But there are also clear areas of opportunity, one of them being alternative asset classes such as stude…

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Reimagining Australian office buildings 28:29

2y ago28:29

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Adaptive re-use. It’s a hot topic right now as developers and investors assess how to best repurpose office buildings that are no longer fit for use. Given Australia’s housing crisis, it seems a given that some of these empty office towers could be converted to apartments. But is this a magic bullet and what are some of the hurdles we need to overc…

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How One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities Grows its Visitor Economy 9:15

2y ago9:15

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In 2019, Australia’s visitor economy was worth more than $166 billion and considered the country’s fourth largest export sector. As one of the world’s most liveable cities, Sydney has consistently placed amongst the top ten in the Global Liveability Ranking, a yearly assessment by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The global city was even named the …

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The ESG future for Australia’s industrial & logistics sector 24:22

2y ago24:22

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Is it possible to create an industrial workplace that workers want to be in? Or even an industrial workplace which sets a bold new standard in sustainability? While office, residential and retail spaces were the first property types to experience the real benefits of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and placemaking initiatives, the indust…