Sydney non-CBD markets the star performers

THE five major office markets outside of the Sydney CBD has continued to improve, with vacancy rates falling across Parramatta, North Ryde, North Shore, Newcastle and Wollongong, according to the Property Council.

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Perth DJ's helps Singaporean owner

SINGAPORE listed property trust Starhill Global REIT's decision to buy the David Jones shopping centre in the Perth CBD over three years ago, is paying off. ... Full story

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Cotton On fashions long term trend

APPAREL retailer Cotton On has secured a long term lease at 112 Elizabeth St in the Melbourne CBD, in a deal negotiated by Colliers International. ... Full story

SALES, TRANSACTIONS

Sentinel hones in on Brisbane investment

SENTINEL Property Group has swooped on two-level commercial office building in Inala, south-west of Brisbane, for $7.625 million. ... Full story

LISTED PROPERTY, REITS, UNLISTED FUNDS

Folkestone back in the black

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Consolidated Properties selected for Coopers Plains

THE Queensland government has selected Don O'Rorke's Consolidated Properties to redevelop a $350 million residential community on a 10-hectare land parcel at Coopers Plains. ... Full story

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY INSTITUTE

QLD flood prone suburbs worst affected

HOUSE prices in Queensland’s heavily flood affected suburbs will continue to be discounted in the short term. A new Australian Property Institute report found prices declined by more than 20% ... Full story

RESEARCH

GC & Sunshine Coast swimming in high supply

THE vacancy rate across the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast office markets are struggling to absorb the excess surplus of space on the market, according to the Property Council. ... Full story

PROPERTY SPECTATOR

Queensland market – better times ahead

OPINION: THERE’S no doubt that the Queensland housing market has been in the doldrums for some time now. And according to some sources, we’re there to stay. ... Full story

AND FINALLY

CBRE recruits three valuers in NSW

CBRE has boosted its valuation and advisory services team in New South Wales by appointing a new state leader and two directors. ... Full story

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IN an initiative to entice school leavers into the world of property, the Australian Property Institute (Vic) has released a ...

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