Talking Property with CBRE

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 capital and infrastructure, this conversation is packed...

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, convenience, and flexibility. Discover how this evol...

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 for the property industry.

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 challenges faced by the sector, and the growing inte...

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 average lease expiries (knowns as WALEs) could be co...

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 two of the panelists: Mirvac CEO Development, Stua...

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 your strategy, looking through the headwinds that are...

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 invest in this year. CBA is Australia’s largest...

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 successful wheeler dealers. He shares his story and...

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 Editor Ben Wilmot as they dissect the results, what the...

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 investors to focus on alternative investments, the...

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 premium, well located assets, while gains are expect...

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 revitalisation of Australia’s CBDs, shaking up the way th...

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 go live with Part 2, featuring Dexus CEO Ross Du V...

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 Australian property players. Up for discussion?...

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-ranging discussion, Amanda and Mike share why we’re...

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, why global capital still wants to come to Australia...

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 needed to accelerate Australia’s BTR rollout? And what...

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, the Myer family putting a more than $100 million...

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 Phil Rowland and Pacific Head of Research Sameer...

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 building stock and eliminate embodied carbon in the race...

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 working week, AI has significant potential.&...

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 Australia to a record $6.2 billion in 2023 and the...

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-form out of going with his gut, building a portfolio...