The Property Perspective

In this episode, Ben Burston (Chief Economist), Alistair Read (Senior Economist) and Annabelle Green (Head of Asset Management Services, NSW) explore how retail is adapting in a cost-conscious market, where reinvestment and reinvention are critical to sustained performance. From strategic capex to experience-led destinations, our experts unpack how retailers are delivering stronger outcomes for te...

In this episode of the Property Perspective, we unpack the real-world challenges behind Australia’s housing supply push . Chief Economist, Ben Burston is joined by Mark Blinco, National Head of Project Management at Knight Frank, where they explore whether current planning reforms , accelerated approval pathways and transport-oriented development are actually delivering new housing or simply shift...

Join us on the latest episode of Property Perspective, "Living Sectors Unlocked" as we dive into the UK's growth trajectory and uncover valuable lessons for Australia. 🎙️ In this episode, Ben Burston, John-Paul Stichbury, and Luke Shackleton share their expert insights on the evolution of the living sectors, from student housing to build-to-rent and co-living. Discover how the UK’s experiences can...

Sydney residential development trends - what do two magic numbers tell us about the outlook for housing supply?   In this episode of The Property Perspective by Knight Frank Australia, host Ben Burston (Chief Economist), along with Mark Litwin (Head of Investment Sales NSW) and Anthony Pirrottina (Joint Head of South Sydney), talk through market cycles and economic uncertainties, as well as the ri...

In this episode of The Property Perspective by Knight Frank Australia, host Ben Burston (Chief Economist) speaks with Alistair Read (Senior Economist) and Adam Fairfax (Partner, Institutional Capital) to discuss the ongoing announcements from the Trump administration regarding Tariffs. The team breaks down the tariff policy to date, its impact on the equity markets, the interest rate cycle, and wh...

In this episode of The Property Perspective by Knight Frank Australia, host Ben Burston speaks with Fred Fitzalan Howard , Associate Director – Asia Pacific Data Centre Lead and Angus Klem , Partner – NSW Head of Industrial Investments. Listen as they dive into the fast-evolving world of data centres. They explore key trends and strategies shaping the future of this hot asset class, including:   T...

In this episode of The Property Perspective by Knight Frank Australia, hosts Anthony Pirrottina and Demi Carigliano from the South Sydney Investment Sales team delve into the dynamic shifts within Australia's co-living, and residential development property market. They explore key trends and strategies shaping the future of property investment, including:     The Appeal of Apartment Blocks/Res...

The Property Perspective | The rise of life sciences, insight into Knight Frank Australia’s Life Sciences UK tour across the golden triangle & how Australia can learn from a mature market like the UK.   43 minute listen Join Sam Biggins, Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences -  as he hosts a discussion reflecting on the recent Knight Frank Australia study tour to the UK, what is in store for Au...

Join Emily Relf, Head of Living Sectors APAC for part 2 of Beyond BTR as she hosts a discussion looking into the living sector market beyond Build - to - Rent, the expansion into new living sectors in Australia and where they are headed over the next 6 months. With Tim Holtsbaum National Head of Alternatives - Australia and Ben Burston, Chief Economist - Research and Consulting Australia, they del...

The Property Perspective | Part 1 - Beyond BTR: A Transformational Year Ahead For Living Sectors Join Emily Relf, Head of Living Sectors APAC as she hosts a discussion looking into the living sector market beyond the Build-to-Rent, the expansion into new living sectors in Australia and where they are headed over the next 6 months. Joined by Tim Holtsbaum National Head of Alternatives - Australia a...

Join Neil Brookes, Global Head of Capital Markets as he hosts a discussion on the current outlook for Capital Markets with a focus on investor sentiment and the impact on the global economy. Join Neil Brookes, Global Head of Capital Markets as he hosts a discussion on the current outlook for Capital Markets with a focus on investor sentiment and the impact on the global economy. Joined by Justin B...

Head of ESG at Knight Frank Australia, Jenine Cranston welcomes special guest, Partner, Advisory and National Leader, IFRS, Corporate Reporting, ESG & Sustainability, Aletta Boshoff from BDO Australia to discuss mandatory ESG reporting and what investors need to know to prepare for it. Join Jenine and Aletta as they explore a range of insights, including: What is Mandatory Sustainability Repor...

23 minute listen - Part 2 of 2 Join Emily Relf, Head of Living Sectors APAC for part 2 as she hosts a discussion on the global living sectors and the growth happening specifically in Australia's Build-to-Rent market. Joined by James Mannix Global Head of Living Sectors, Tim Holtsbaum National Head of Alternatives - Australia and Ben Burston, Chief Economist - Research and Consulting Australia,...

Join Emily Relf, Head of Living Sectors APAC as she hosts a discussion on the global living sectors and the growth happening specifically in Australia's Build-to-Rent market. Joined by James Mannix Global Head of Living Sectors, Tim Holtsbaum National Head of Alternatives - Australia and Ben Burston, Chief Economist - Research and Consulting Australia, they delve straight into the global livin...

Join Emily Relf, Head of Living Sectors APAC as she hosts a discussion on the current state of global capital investments and how investors are navigating the current volatility. Joined by Neil Brookes Global Head of Capital Markets and Lisa Attenborough Head of Debt Advisory, Europe – they delve straight into the Active Capital market and predict that there is light at the end of the tunnel come...

After attending the Proptech Summit 2023, co-hosts Lisa Atkins, Head of Asset Management and CJ Harshana Wijewardane, Head of Sustainability & Technical Services come together to discuss their takeaways from the 2-day event and how the future is changing the facility management sector with the development of technology for ESG. We would like to take a moment and say a special thank you to our...

The Property Perspective is back for 2023 and is kicking off to bring attention to Earth Hour, this Saturday at 8:30-9:30 local time. Co-hosts Lisa Atkins, Head of Asset Management and Jenine Cranston, Head of ESG look beyond the dedicated hour of Earth Hour and delve into what more we can do as a tenant, a landlord and as a whole for our Earth.

Join Claire Moran Partner, Head of Workplace, and Dr Lee Elliott, Global Head of Occupier Research, as we explore how occupiers are packaging the workplace experience to entice people back into the office.  Clare and Dr Elliott discuss the effect on landlords and how the journey from front door to work floor affects worker engagement.  Join the conversation and discover your new world of...

Join Andrea Roberts, Partner & National Head of Leasing, Jen Briscoe, Director of Strategic Operations, ESG, and Dr Lee Elliott, Global Head of Occupier Research, as they shine a light on social sustainability and how it has been incorporated into some of the world's best-in-class new builds.  Join the conversation and discover your new world of work.

James Johnston, Director of Occupier Services, and Dr Lee Elliott, Global Head of Occupier Research, sit down to explore the trends in global occupancy rates and how tenant demand plays a part.  Join the conversation and discover your new world of work.

Join Ben Burston, our Chief Economist, Katherine Moss, Partner & National Head of Tenant Representation Office, and Dr Lee Elliott, Global Head of Occupier Research, as we explore when, as an occupier, is the best time to make a decision on your real estate needs.  Join the conversation and discover your new world of work.

Join Francesco Demarco, Partner & Head of Global Portfolio Solutions ANZ, and Dr Lee Elliott, Global Head of Occupier Research, as we explore the future of work, space, and place. The Four S's from Knight Frank's (Y)OUR SPACE report continue to resonate, but emerging trends around re-occupancy, hybrid models of working, and employee wellbeing remain strong points of debate.  Everyone will...

In this episode of The Property Perspective podcast, Theo Smyrniotis , Partner, Head of Occupier Services, WA and Rick McKenzie , Associate Director, Office Leasing explore some of the themes raised in the Perth CBD Office Market Report and take sides to discuss the current sentiment on the remote and flexible working trend and the impact this will have on landlord and occupier decisions, and by e...

Suzanna Murray, Director, Occupier Services at Knight Frank Australia is back in our latest podcast where she sits down with Travis Brooks-Garrett, General Manager, Commercial Partnerships at DP World Australia to discuss the trends and challenges facing the logistics sector globally and the impact of events like COVID-19 and the Suez Canal blockage on the Australian e-commerce and retail industri...

Katy Dean , Associate Director, Research & Consulting and Suzanna Murray , Director, Occupier Services explore some of the key themes in the Urban Logistics Research Report. These include the emergence of new types of demand and new types of stock being built to meet the needs of fulfilment directly to consumers, how new technology is enabling growth and shifting occupier requirements; an...