When acquiring commercial real estate, seasoned investors know that the headline price and gross rental income only tell part of the story. Unlike residential investments where management expenses follow a relatively predictable pattern, commercial ones have a unique operational layer: outgoings. This article explains commercial outgoings and how they’re structured, managed and allocated. Commercial outgoings…
Petrie Village Shopping Centre changes hands Sydney-based property developers Evan Benjamin and Ashley Agostino of Bentino, have acquired Petrie Village Shopping Centre in a pre-market sale for $12 million with the intention to redevelop the centre Located at 13-19 Dayboro Road in Petrie, the 3,792 sqm neighbourhood shopping centre is anchored by a 3,096 sqm…
The proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing would boost demand for new builds and kick start a fresh development boom as residential projects become more feasible, property pros tell Green Street News. The federal government scrapped negative gearing benefits on existing properties, although new builds, build-to-rent developments, superannuation funds and properties acquired…
This week’s Federal Budget has accelerated something we were already seeing on the ground, a widening divide between premium assets and everything else. By now you will have seen the headlines from Tuesday night’s Federal Budget. The Budget has accelerated something that was already in motion, a widening divide between premium assets and everything else….
Property investors may be more likely to put their money in commercial real estate rather than housing following tax changes announced in the federal budget this week, industry figures say. Source: AFR Labor abolished negative gearing for established residential properties purchased after the budget announcement on Tuesday and announced the 50 per cent capital gains…
In Q1 2026, the strongest competition was for premium, well-located assets with secure income and strong land fundamentals. The RBA lifted the cash rate twice to 4.10% by March while CPI held at 3.7%, yet transactions continued and capital simply moved toward assets where income and location justified the price. Retail transaction volumes reached $2.4…
Commercial property investors often focus on yields, location and tenant quality when assessing an asset. However, another metric plays an important role in understanding leasing risk: weighted average lease expiry. For investors evaluating commercial property, WALE helps answer a practical question: when could the next leasing risk arise? The metric provides insight into how long…
Investors evaluating Australian commercial real estate frequently compare retail vs industrial property when determining how to allocate capital within a portfolio. Both sectors are fundamental to the national economy, yet their demand drivers, tenant structures and risk characteristics differ significantly. Determining the best commercial asset class Australia offers is rarely straightforward. Commercial property performance is…
Commercial property investors frequently compare industrial and office assets when building or rebalancing a portfolio. Both sectors play a significant role in the national economy, yet their risk profiles, demand drivers and income characteristics differ materially. In recent years, structural shifts such as e-commerce growth, hybrid working arrangements and supply chain reconfiguration have influenced performance…
Costi Cohen has appointed Noah Bernardi to its team as a commercial buyers agent and tenant representative, with a focus on industrial and logistics property across Australia. Bernardi joins from JLL’s Industrial & Logistics NSW team, where he gained direct transactional experience across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. His appointment strengthens Costi Cohen’s ability…
