LiveStay has started construction on Punthill Oakleigh Central, a 55-key apartment hotel at 45-49 Portman Street. It will be the group’s second Punthill property in Oakleigh and expand its Melbourne portfolio.
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Wagga Wagga City Council and the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure have approved the rezoning for DevCore Property Group’s $2.5 billion Rowan Village. The project is one of the largest masterplanned communities proposed for regional New South Wales.
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Stockland has begun civil construction on the refreshed masterplan for Birtinya Central, a mixed-use town centre on the Sunshine Coast. The project is expected to support almost $4 billion in investment and regional growth ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sun 7:44 PMPropertymarkets News
Wentworth Equities has begun construction on Hamilton Grove, a $1.2 billion luxury lifestyle precinct in Brisbane’s riverside suburb of Hamilton. The project marks the start of a major residential construction pipeline in the area.
Thu 9:25 PMPropertymarkets News
Cimitiere House and the adjoining heritage office at 34 George Street, Launceston, are being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest. The portfolio is described as one of Tasmania's most significant commercial property holdings.
Wed 11:35 PMPropertymarkets News
Phil Petch’s $38 million Barwon Business Park has opened in Newtown, replacing older industrial sheds with A-grade offices overlooking the Barwon River. The project arrives as the West Fyans Precinct Structure Plan considers broader change in the area.
Oct 20Propertymarkets News
The Young Academics childcare centre at 1 Jordon Street, Cambridge Park, has sold for $4.075 million at a 5.08% yield. The transaction adds a recent price point to Western Sydney’s childcare investment market.
Oct 20Propertymarkets News
Aria has sold more than $519 million of apartments at its planned Sanctuary Residences development in South Brisbane before opening the project to the broader market. The project is being positioned as Queensland's largest apartment launch.
Oct 20Propertymarkets News
Australia's retail property sector has maintained momentum through 2026, supported by strong consumer spending, rising incomes, increased investment activity and stable yields. Transaction volumes have also remained elevated, according to the latest industry review.
Oct 19Propertymarkets News
Goldfields has begun construction on The Brightly, a $170 million, 12-storey luxury apartment project in Richmond, Melbourne. The development will centre on wellness and lifestyle amenities.
Oct 18Propertymarkets News
The number of homes offered at auction in Australia fell over the past week as interest rates reached a 15-year high. Higher borrowing costs are weighing on housing-market activity.
Oct 17Bloomberg Markets
Fortuna Villa, a historic gold rush property in Bendigo’s Golden Square, has opened a new residential precinct. Buxton Real Estate is marketing the luxury residences.
Oct 16Propertymarkets News
Investment is gathering around Cairns’ city centre, with the Cairns Commonwealth Centre undergoing a major refurbishment and the adjoining former Energy Queensland building being marketed for redevelopment or refurbishment.
Oct 14Propertymarkets News
Daiken Investment Australia, the Australian arm of a Taiwanese digital health group, has made its first Australian property acquisition, buying a South Brisbane office building for $81 million.
Oct 14Propertymarkets News
Brisbane law firm Eaglegate Lawyers has bought a 585-square-metre, top-floor CBD office for $2.5 million. The property offers views of the Brisbane River, South Bank and the city skyline, making it the largest CBD strata transaction reported since 2024.
Oct 13Propertymarkets News
The Dream Haven industrial portfolio in Epping has sold for $47.75 million through an Expressions of Interest campaign. The portfolio was developed by the vendor, an investor and developer, and marketed by Fitzroys.
Oct 12Propertymarkets News
Stonebridge Property Group sold the El Jannah restaurant in Cranebrook for $5.65 million at a 4.87% yield. The transaction was the group’s third major Sydney fast-food sale in a month, taking the combined value of the deals above $25 million.
Oct 11Propertymarkets News
Collective Capital Investments has acquired a purpose-built cold storage and food processing facility in Ballarat for $21.25 million through a sale-and-leaseback transaction. The deal adds a specialised cold chain asset to the investor's portfolio.
Oct 9Propertymarkets NewsOct 27, 2026Propertymarkets News
Construction Begins on New Punthill Oakleigh Central Apartment Hotel
Summary
LiveStay has started construction on Punthill Oakleigh Central, a 55-key apartment hotel at 45-49 Portman Street. It will be the group’s second Punthill property in Oakleigh and expand its Melbourne portfolio.
The project’s commencement converts LiveStay’s Oakleigh expansion from a proposal into new accommodation supply. The
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The development adds professionally managed short- and medium-stay accommodation to Oakleigh and reinforces the suburb’s appeal as an investment and visitor destination.
Oct 25, 2026Propertymarkets News
Devcore’s $2.5B Rowan Village Greenlit
Summary
Wagga Wagga City Council and the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure have approved the rezoning for DevCore Property Group’s $2.5 billion Rowan Village. The project is one of the largest masterplanned communities proposed for regional New South Wales.
Rezoning moves Rowan Village from a planning proposal into an approved development pathway, removing a
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A major regional housing project has cleared its key planning hurdle, increasing the potential pipeline of new homes and infrastructure in Wagga Wagga.
Oct 25, 2026Propertymarkets News
Construction Begins on Refreshed Birtinya Central Masterplan, Unlocking Almost $4 Billion Investment
Summary
Stockland has begun civil construction on the refreshed masterplan for Birtinya Central, a mixed-use town centre on the Sunshine Coast. The project is expected to support almost $4 billion in investment and regional growth ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Civil works mark the shift from masterplanning to physical delivery, giving the Sunshine Coast a
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Birtinya Central is becoming a major development engine for the Sunshine Coast, with construction now converting a large investment plan into on-the-ground infrastructure.
Oct 23, 2026Propertymarkets News
Wentworth Equities Moves First in Hamilton – Turns the Sod on $1.2B Hamilton Grove
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Wentworth Equities has begun construction on Hamilton Grove, a $1.2 billion luxury lifestyle precinct in Brisbane’s riverside suburb of Hamilton. The project marks the start of a major residential construction pipeline in the area.
Construction has shifted the project from planning to delivery, putting Wentworth Equities ahead of other
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The groundbreaking tests whether Brisbane’s premium apartment and lifestyle market can absorb a $1.2 billion wave of new development.
Oct 22, 2026Propertymarkets News
Launceston Landmark Office Portfolio Offered for Sale
Summary
Cimitiere House and the adjoining heritage office at 34 George Street, Launceston, are being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest. The portfolio is described as one of Tasmania's most significant commercial property holdings.
The sale will test investor demand for established office assets outside Australia's major capital markets.
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The campaign may provide a useful signal on how investors value prominent regional office assets in a cautious commercial property market.
Oct 20, 2026Propertymarkets News
Riverside Offices Open in Newtown as Barwon Business Park Sets New Benchmark for Geelong
Summary
Phil Petch’s $38 million Barwon Business Park has opened in Newtown, replacing older industrial sheds with A-grade offices overlooking the Barwon River. The project arrives as the West Fyans Precinct Structure Plan considers broader change in the area.
The completed business park gives Geelong’s west a new commercial benchmark and a visible test
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A major office project could become the anchor for a broader redevelopment of one of Geelong’s most valuable precincts.
Oct 20, 2026Propertymarkets News
Stonebridge Sell Young Academics Childcare Investment for $4.075 million in Western Sydney
Summary
The Young Academics childcare centre at 1 Jordon Street, Cambridge Park, has sold for $4.075 million at a 5.08% yield. The transaction adds a recent price point to Western Sydney’s childcare investment market.
The 5.08% yield indicates investors continue to place a premium on childcare assets with established
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The transaction shows that specialised childcare property remains a closely watched income asset despite wider pressure on commercial real estate financing.
Oct 20, 2026Propertymarkets News
Aria Sells $519 Million to Database at Sanctuary Residences Before Launching
Summary
Aria has sold more than $519 million of apartments at its planned Sanctuary Residences development in South Brisbane before opening the project to the broader market. The project is being positioned as Queensland's largest apartment launch.
The decisive shift is that Aria has secured substantial demand without a public launch, reducing
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A large pre-launch sell-down suggests established developers can still command strong demand before projects reach the open market.
Oct 19, 2026Propertymarkets News
Australian Retail Sector Defies Higher Rates as Spending, Income Growth and Investment Surge
Summary
Australia's retail property sector has maintained momentum through 2026, supported by strong consumer spending, rising incomes, increased investment activity and stable yields. Transaction volumes have also remained elevated, according to the latest industry review.
Stable yields and stronger income growth have offset the pressure from higher borrowing costs, keeping
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Retail property is showing resilience that could support valuations and investment activity even as financing remains expensive.
Oct 19, 2026Propertymarkets News
Construction Begins on Goldfields’ $170M Wellness-Led Residential Address
Summary
Goldfields has begun construction on The Brightly, a $170 million, 12-storey luxury apartment project in Richmond, Melbourne. The development will centre on wellness and lifestyle amenities.
The project’s start shifts The Brightly from a marketed concept to an active construction commitment,
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The development signals continued investor and developer confidence in Melbourne’s premium inner-city apartment market.
Oct 17, 2026Bloomberg Markets
Australian Home Auctions Decline as Rate Hikes Dampen Activity
Summary
The number of homes offered at auction in Australia fell over the past week as interest rates reached a 15-year high. Higher borrowing costs are weighing on housing-market activity.
The immediate shift is weaker auction supply, signaling that sellers and buyers are becoming more
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A sustained drop in auctions would point to a less liquid housing market and delay the effect of interest rates on prices.
Oct 16, 2026Propertymarkets News
Fortuna Villa Estate Launches Luxury Bendigo Residences
Summary
Fortuna Villa, a historic gold rush property in Bendigo’s Golden Square, has opened a new residential precinct. Buxton Real Estate is marketing the luxury residences.
The launch converts a heritage asset into high-end housing, linking Bendigo’s historic identity with its
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It signals growing investor and developer confidence in Bendigo’s capacity to support luxury residential projects.
Oct 15, 2026Propertymarkets News
Cairns CBD Revival Gains Commercial Property Momentum
Summary
Investment is gathering around Cairns’ city centre, with the Cairns Commonwealth Centre undergoing a major refurbishment and the adjoining former Energy Queensland building being marketed for redevelopment or refurbishment.
The shift is from isolated upgrades to a broader repositioning of the CBD’s commercial core.
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Cairns is beginning to attract the coordinated commercial investment needed to revive its CBD.
Oct 15, 2026Propertymarkets News
Taiwanese Investor Acquires Brisbane Office for $81M
Summary
Daiken Investment Australia, the Australian arm of a Taiwanese digital health group, has made its first Australian property acquisition, buying a South Brisbane office building for $81 million.
The purchase adds offshore capital to Brisbane’s office market and signals that selected assets remain
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An $81 million first entry from a Taiwanese investor strengthens Brisbane’s position as a target for cross-border office capital.
Oct 14, 2026Propertymarkets News
Legal Eagles Snap Up Top-Floor CBD HQ with a View in Largest Strata Deal Since 2024
Summary
Brisbane law firm Eaglegate Lawyers has bought a 585-square-metre, top-floor CBD office for $2.5 million. The property offers views of the Brisbane River, South Bank and the city skyline, making it the largest CBD strata transaction reported since 2024.
The deal shows an owner-occupier committing capital to a high-quality Brisbane CBD asset despite broader
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A sizeable owner-occupier purchase points to continuing demand for premium, tightly held CBD office space.
Oct 13, 2026Propertymarkets News
Investor Buys Dream Melbourne Industrial Portfolio for $47.75M
Summary
The Dream Haven industrial portfolio in Epping has sold for $47.75 million through an Expressions of Interest campaign. The portfolio was developed by the vendor, an investor and developer, and marketed by Fitzroys.
The sale converts a completed industrial development into a substantial capital return for its original
Unlock the full First Pass Analysis to get a better understanding of why this story mattersWhy it matters
The transaction shows that well-positioned industrial portfolios can still attract major investment capital and support developer exits.
Oct 12, 2026Propertymarkets News
Benchmark El Jannah Cranebrook Sale Caps Stonebridge’s $25 Million Month in Sydney Fast Food
Summary
Stonebridge Property Group sold the El Jannah restaurant in Cranebrook for $5.65 million at a 4.87% yield. The transaction was the group’s third major Sydney fast-food sale in a month, taking the combined value of the deals above $25 million.
A sub-5% yield shows investors are paying premium prices for leased fast-food properties with established
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Fast-food properties are attracting institutional-style pricing, pushing up valuations for tightly held suburban commercial assets.
Oct 9, 2026Propertymarkets News
Ballarat Cold Storage Facility Changes Hands in $21.25M Sale-and-Leaseback Transaction
Summary
Collective Capital Investments has acquired a purpose-built cold storage and food processing facility in Ballarat for $21.25 million through a sale-and-leaseback transaction. The deal adds a specialised cold chain asset to the investor's portfolio.
The transaction shows investors are placing greater value on specialised logistics infrastructure, not just conventional
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The deal signals that cold chain infrastructure is becoming a more competitive segment of Australia’s industrial property market.
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