Compulsory lockdowns to help flatten the COVID-19 curve forced many Australians to spend a lot more time at home. They cooked in their own kitchens, they binge-watched their favorite shows on the telly and for some, all that downtime led to the realisation that their living spaces could benefit from a little renovating and updating. […]

As Australia reacted swiftly to COVID-19 in the first half of 2020, one of the first major non-human casualties was our property markets. Throughout the first wave of lockdowns, the nation experienced a sharp decline in financial activity across the board. Most industries, and their subsequent economic activity, were hit hard. As a result, the […]

The RBA’s September announcement that the interest rate remains unchanged comes as no surprise. After all, RBA Governor Philip Lowe told parliament last month that he expects the current record low 0.25% interest rate to stay in place for three years. Low rates have long-term implications, but in the meantime, let’s go ‘around the grounds’ […]

In 2020, many retail businesses have pivoted their models to incorporate delivery – as opposed to traditional ‘bricks and mortar’. Some businesses are switching back now that restrictions are easing, but not all. So how is this changing the commercial property landscape? The new, newer normal In a year full of uncertainties, there’s no doubt […]