YOUR NET-ZERO STRATEGY IS WORTHLESS IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR BUILDINGS
The Australian property industry has become very good at setting sustainability targets. Net zero by 2040. Electrification by 2035. Carbon-neutral operations. Climate resilience. ESG leadership. But there is an uncomfortable truth few property owners, investors and operators [...]
THE MARKET IS ALREADY REWARDING PERFORMANCE
The market may be talking about ESG. But increasingly it is pricing asset performance. JLL's research on Retrofitting Buildings to be Future-Fit highlights growing evidence of a "brown discount", where inefficient buildings face reduced [...]
HYBRID WORK HAS ALREADY DEVALUED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY – THE INDUSTRY JUST WON’T ADMIT IT
The commercial property sector is at a crossroads. For years, we’ve been operating on assumptions that no longer match reality — assumptions about occupancy, asset value, tenant behaviour, building condition, and investment horizons. But [...]
AI IN AUSTRALIA’S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET: THE PRESENT AND THE ROAD AHEAD
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping Australia’s commercial property landscape. By blending data-driven insights with industry expertise, AI is increasingly driving efficiency, precision, and innovation across property valuation, leasing, operations, and investment. 1. Real-World Applications [...]
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT TOO FOCUSED ON SHORT TERM RETURNS
Corporate funds management typically focuses on the short to medium term, usually between 3 to 5 years, aiming for immediate profits and favourable outcomes for shareholders. Business plans may span a decade, but the [...]
PORTFOLIO LEASE REVIEWS: HOW TO SAVE MONEY
In managing a commercial property portfolio, one of the most vital factors influencing profitability is the strength of tenant covenants and the clarity of lease terms. However, a critical yet often overlooked element is [...]