Listen to the Ready Talk Podcast with Costi Cohen Founders, Tas Costi and Simon Cohen. Tas Costi and Simon Cohen, the co-founders behind Australia’s first dedicated commercial property buyers agency, Costi Cohen, share their story on DevelopmentReady’s podcast Ready Talk. What makes this episode compelling isn’t just the scale of their success—it’s the mindset behind…
Australia’s retail property market opened the year with strong momentum, recording just under $600 million* in transactions nationally during Q1 2025. Private investors and funds continue to drive market activity, with Queensland leading the nation in both transaction value and number of deals. * Retail transactions tracked by Costi Cohen for Neighbourhoods, Large Format Retail…
Commercial property market set to improve after rates cut. At its February 2025 monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official cash rate, bringing interest rates down by 25 basis points to 4.10% and marking the end of one of the steepest rate hiking cycles on record. This decision, the first…
Elite Supplements will relocate its headquarters from Canberra to Sydney after buying a site for an office and distribution centre. The 18 year old business, which trades from some 120 stores, a third of them franchises, has paid $19.9 million for 21-23 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista, part of the Norwest Business Park. With the deal,…
Stephanie Vella joins Australia’s leading commercial property buyers’ agency, Costi Cohen, as Head of Transaction Analysis and Research. As a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Stephanie specialises in investment-grade retail valuations, transactional due diligence, and strategic advisory. Stephanie Vella joins Australia’s leading commercial property buyers’ agency, Costi Cohen, as Head of Transaction Analysis and Research. As a Certified…
Bunnings Shellharbour has become one of the most expensive properties in the area, selling for a whopping $40.6m to a private investor with an over 50 year lease. The property was offloaded by Australian property development and funds management company Charter Hall and currently has a lease with Bunnings until 2030, with existing leasing options…
Bunnings Albion Park sold by CBRE Senior National Director of Retail Capital Markets – Australia, James Douglas on behalf of Charter Hall, with Costi Cohen’s Tas Costi and Jacky He acting as the buyer’s agents and transaction advisor. An unlisted fund managed by Charter Hall has exchanged contracts to sell Bunnings Albion Park to a high…
Director Tas Costi shares key market insights as institutional capital returns to high-performing sectors like non-discretionary retail and industrial assets. Alternative assets remain strong, while owner-occupiers are increasingly buying over leasing. However, office assets in low-growth areas and unsecured regional investments pose risks. In 2025, strategic acquisitions and a focus on quality assets will be…
After a prolonged period of high interest rates, commercial property investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) first cash rate cut. For much of 2024, commentary suggested the first cut would happen in mid-2025. But, following a softer-than-expected inflation rate in November, speculation is growing that the RBA may cut internet rates sooner. According…
One of the key trends predicted for 2025 is a retail sector revival, particularly in prime locations. This challenges the idea that retail is in decline due to the growth of online shopping. According to Ray White Commercial, CBD retail assets have shown resilience throughout the overall commercial property downturn, with luxury retail leading the…
