Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Spacious Group completes Voyage Altona in Altona's beachside precinct

Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

Homecorp approved for Budds Beach apartment tower, Lýon Residences

New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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North-facing Swan River views drive demand at Rivière Residences in Applecross

Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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More than half of residences sold before public sales as McNab announces significant partnership with Queensland Ballet

McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

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Industrial vacancy rates in Brisbane fell by 1.8 percent over the past quarter, the second consecutive fall, the latest research report by Knight Frank shows.
Despite vacancy remaining above average, the total vacancy is beginning to respond to a lull in backfill space and a reduction in new sub-lease space, according to Knight Frank’s head of Industrial, Australia, Greg Russell.
“Take-up of vacant industrial space was strong over the majority of 2015, following a slow start in the first quarter of the year. Enquiry levels have remained patchy, with solid periods of enquiry followed by quieter times in the market,” said Russell. 
“Demand has continued to arise from transport and 3PL users, as well as those companies related to the building industry.”
According to the Brisbane Industrial Vacancy Research report for February, the level of available space within the Brisbane Industrial market decreased by 11,818 square metres over the past quarter to sit at 640,996 square metres as at January. (The report monitors available space 3,000 square metres + only).
“In tandem with the reduction in total vacancy, the time on the market has reduced slightly across the available space to currently average 15.1 months.”
The level of prime space fell by 8.8 percent over the quarter to 313,511 square metres, with absorption of prime space dominating the quarter. 
In contrast, the secondary space available increased by six per cent to total 327,485 square metres over the final quarter of 2015.
All available industrial space is split relatively evenly between prime (49 percent) and secondary (51 percent), says the report.
Warehouse-style buildings made 81 percent of the total available space, said Russell. “In line with the reduced expenditure in the resource sector, manufacturing and metal fabrication demand has remained subdued. This has impacted demand for vacant space. 
“Manufacturing stock has a current time on the market of 20.2 months, in comparison with warehouse stock, which averages 13.5 months.” 
Three precincts recorded significant falls in vacancy in the final quarter of 2015, added Jennelle Wilson, Knight Frank’s senior director, Research, Queensland. 
“TradeCoast was down 18 percent; the Greater North was down 18.9 perCent; while the South West was down 21.5 percent. Knight Frank recorded a total reduction in available space of 62,978 square metres,” said Wilson.
“The other three precincts balanced out these figures, recording increases with the North up 8.9 percent; South up 18 percent and South East up by 12.8 percent – meaning that the overall reduction in vacancy was only modest.
But despite the total vacancy falling over the past two quarters, the level is still at historically high levels and the market continues to favour tenants.
“Market rents are showing a softening trend with discounting of advertised face rents and incentives firmly in the market,” said Wilson. 
“Increasingly, landlords are accepting that rents on new leases will be lower than the passing rent from existing leases which had fixed reviews.”
“This has extended to making strong offers to sitting tenants, who had been considering relocation, in order to maintain an income stream over the asset and avoid vacancy.”
The forecast new supply for 2016 appears to be in line with that of 2015, with a number of the ‘proposed’ projects to potentially be deferred into 2017, she added.
“Investment market conditions have remained solid for prime assets, with yields sub-seven per cent for modern, long weighted average lease expiry opportunities. Although, yields for assets with exposure to vacancy have appeared to plateau. 
“These high prices achievable for new, long-leased assets has continued to spur both speculative development and low pre-commitmente rents, which will create further backfill space – although not at the pace that was seen in early 2015. 
“While the vacancy appears to be trending down and take-up has remained strong, the market rents remain soft,” concluded Wilson.
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The SPAR supermarket at Burpengary - the midway point 35 km between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast - has been listed for April 6 Burgess Rawson auction.
<a href="https://www.burgessrawson.com.au/buying/QLD/RedcliffeorBribieorCaboolture/Burpengary/Retail/4P0203#.VtXsDIx97u0" target="_blank">Its net rent is $178,015 pa + GST</a> (allowing 2% CPI June 2016) in Brisbane's northern growth corridor, agent Glenn Conridge said.
It comes with 15 year lease plus options through to 2039 to SPAR, the global retailer with 12,000 stores in 40 countries.
It is a modern 867sqm store with corner retail exposure amid Liquorland, pharmacy, medical Centre, childcare, dentist, newsagent, bakery plus many eateries.
The 2.04 ha site comes with 260 on site car spaces.
A Tasmanian supermarket at 212-230 Mount Street, Burnie, is currently being marketed by Burgess Rawson via an Eexpressions of interest campaign closing on Thursday 3 March.
The agents expect a sale price in excess of $17.5 million, with a new 20-year lease plus options through to 2051.
The net income is currently at $1,236,483, boosted by depreciation benefits.
Woolworths is responsible for the usual outgoings, except for building insurance.
While the retail development goes back some 50 years, it has recently been extended and refurbished, Graeme Watson, Burgess Rawson director, said.
“Not only is the supermarket said to be the highest performing in the state, it is well up there on a national level in terms of performance also."
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GUEST OBSERVER
2016 will be the year the residential property cycle starts to ease, with growth in both pricing and development set to trend lower. 
As the residential property cycle recedes, the focus will shift to commercial property. Although investment activity is already running at a high level, interest in commercial property is set to intensify further in the year ahead. 
With pricing likely to be pushed one notch higher to reach record levels, emphasis will turn to increasing returns through improvements in rental levels or a property’s net operating income. Each commercial property sector and market offers very different growth potential.
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Residential development set to ease 
Recent years have seen an unprecedented rise in residential development, driven by high rise and high density apartments. The extraordinary growth across the industry reflects a surge in investor activity and a significant shift to apartment living in all of Australia’s major cities. 
However, apartment development is likely to slow this year ― following a trend that emerged in the middle of 2015, when approvals started to drop. A decline in approvalsasshown in Chart 1, is typically a signal the commencement of new construction activity will ease within six to 12 months. 
With fewer approvals, commencements have indeed tapered, although they’ve plateaued at a high level. This is likely to see buoyant construction activity continue into 2017.
During the next phase of this unwinding process, as projects are completed, fewer will commence to take their place. The overall effect will be an eventual reduction in development activity which is likely to then continue at a more sustainable level.
Ultimately, this means some of the developments approved over the last few years will not proceed in this cycle. Owners may choose to sell those sites, providing an opportunity for others to develop uses more aligned to the changing demand-side conditions of 2016.
Brisbane and Melbourne to lead site sales
The markets which have pushed hardest in apartment approval and development over the last few years are most likely to witness site sales in 2016. Brisbane and Melbourne stand out as the cities where developers are most likely to sell sites, as markets with sufficient demand for alternative uses in both the short and long term.
Although the Australian economy is forecast to grow below trend in 2016, underlying demand conditions in some sectors are sufficient to support alternative inner-city uses provided for in new development outlined in Chart 2.
Tourism-related activity is growing on the back of the lower value of the Australian dollar and high growth in tourist arrivals from Asia, particularly China. This is leading to demand for more tourist accommodation to cater for various consumer markets.
Similarly, demand for education is enjoying steady growth, particularly for higher education from international students. Purpose-built student accommodation is considered a pre-cursor to provide for this demand. 
The easing back of the apartment development sector could be the opportunity student accommodation providers need ― enabling them to secure their desired sites in strong locations at more reasonable prices. 
Other uses may underpin development or refurbishment of existing buildings on sites previously earmarked for residential. These include boutique retail, office, medical, child care, service industrial, car parking or mixed use.
Local or State Governments may also see an opportunity in 2016 to buy sites to provide for public uses, such as schools, medical or transport-related, to better serve the large and fast-growing high density residential communities of these inner-city locations.
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Alternatively, existing developer-owners in these areas may look to purchase sites to consolidate properties and plan for projects in the next residential development cycle
Turning to investment
Beyond the likely shake-out in the residential development sector, interest in commercial property as an investment is expected to continue at a high level in 2016.
As uncertainty grows in global financial markets, more investors are driven to purchase quality commercial property. The start of 2016 has already been marked by volatility in markets around the world, including Australia.
With increased investment activity over the last few years, pricing has been pushed to an all-time high, across all price points. However, although prices are high, interest rates remain low making it attractive to buy quality real estate at current prices.
However, its also important at this point of the cycle to take into consideration factors which create a high quality commercial property asset, in both the short and long-term. These include:
•Strength of location for the use(s);
•Prospect of re-letting in the case of a vacancy;
•Strength of the tenant as a leasing covenant;
•Length and terms of the lease;
•Level of the rent relative to the prevailing market;
•Prospects for rent or other property income increases;
•Physical condition of the property and the need for any capital expenditure;
•Redevelopment potential;
•Land use zoning; and
•Any building operating costs which cannot be passed onto the tenant
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Leasing demand holds strong
Purchasing commercial investment property at a high price places greater emphasis on the ability to increase income from the property and improve future returns.
The prospect for property income growth is driven by the strength of both leasing demand for a property and its location, as well as the number of available suitable properties competing for tenant.
In 2016, the strength of leasing demand for commercial property is likely to be highest in Sydney and Melbourne. In these two cities, growth in population, employment and the economy generally is leading the country and providing the best short-term conditions to reduce market vacancy and increase rents or other property income. 
New opportunities in the mining capitals
A significant trend in 2016 will be investors turning back to consider commercial property in Perth and Brisbane. Although these two markets have been adversely impacted by the restructure of their economies as the mining sector winds back, it seems the downturn phase of this restructure is largely over.
Looking ahead, recovery is the next phase for the Western Australian and Queensland economies and their commercial property markets. This may take some years, but it looks like the worst is over –and both Perth and Brisbane are likely to enjoy an increase in investment interest and activity over the next few years.
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Expansion into growing markets 
Higher investment yields can be found in Adelaide and Canberra commercial property and this started to stimulate investment activity in both markets in 2015. We expect this activity to increase in 2016 as relatively higher yields will continue to be found in these markets, compared to those in larger cities.
This is also in the context of downward pressure on yields being maintained across Australian commercial property, particularly for quality assets.
There will also be opportunities to invest in commercial property in regional Australia in 2016. However the outlook in these locations varies considerably and is tied to local economic and property drivers as well as being very sensitive to tenant competition.
Those factors which contribute to a quality asset, as outlined on page 2, need to be very carefully considered and applied in smaller markets, as the level of underlying tenant demand is lower and the economies of these cities continue to be heavily impacted by industry restructure.
What does it mean for investors? 
While 2016 is expected to be a volatile year and one underpinned by an acceleration of change to property drivers, there is still plenty of opportunity to engage with the market.
The easing in high density apartment development is likely to see an increase in the sale of sites once earmarked for residential projects. These sites may provide the opportunity to offer uses to service the market created by a fast increasing population in these new high density suburbs. Ideally, shorter-term uses in existing buildings may provide the option for more intensive development in the future, when the residential development cycle strengthens once again.
In the meantime, the popularity of commercial property as an investment is set to increase further in 2016, amidst volatility of global and local financial markets. 
The challenge will be buying the right property at the right price and working to improve income returns into the short to medium-term. While the larger cities offer greater short-term possibilities in this regard, buyers need to be selective elsewhere, as the timing around improvement in the fundamentals is less clear.
 
Kevin Stanley is head of property strategy and research, Corporate Financial Services, <a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/" target="_blank">Commonwealth Bank</a>.
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2016 the year the residential property cycle starts to ease: Kevin Stanley

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A group of Perth barristers has bought office chambers in the city’s new legal hub at auction for $1.45 million.
Located on the top floor of the Equus Commercial building at 580 Hay Street, the 213 sqm-partitioned office space has a 57 sqm terrace complete with putting green, two basement car bays and panoramic views of Perth Town Hall and the CBD skyline.
The building also has a gym and pool for tenant use.
The buyer group - comprising Perth criminal barristers Paul Bevilacqua; Anthony Elliott; Anthony Eyers; Edward Fitzpatrick; and Helen Prince - acquired the property with the intention of opening new legal practice, Meridian Chambers. 
CBRE’s Milne said the property offered a fantastic opportunity to secure a prime position in Perth’s premier legal precinct. 
“This sale reflected an opportunity to secure commercial space in one of the city’s most prestigious legal destinations, neighbouring leading law firms, barristers and QCs,” said CBRE’s Milne, who along with Ben Younger, brokered the deal.
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Perth legal eagles swoop on top floor nest in legal hub for $1.45 million

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Savills has opened its first office in Canada following the purchase of Toronto-based commercial real estate firm Real Facilities.
Stan Krawitz, founder and president of Real Facilities, will oversee the operation for Savills Studley as executive vice president, founder and head of Canada.  
He said Savills Studley and Real Facilities have collaborated on numerous large transactions for clients on both sides of the border for more than five years. 
"In many ways, this is just the formalization of the great partnership we’ve enjoyed. Joining Savills Studley provides us with a true global platform for our clients.  Many Canadian companies are expanding to the U.S, as well as seeking locations in Europe and Asia," he said.
"The transition has been seamless.”
Savills operates from over 600 owned and associate offices, employing more than 30,000 people in over 60 countries.
 
 
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Savills open first Canadian office with eye on Asia

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A Melbourne-based syndicator has secured two North Queensland retail centres in a combined deal worth $23.75 million.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-qld-townsville+city-501646325" target="_blank">Rising Sun Shopping Centre</a> in Townsville and the Town Plaza centre in Charters Towers were sold through an expressions of interest campaign by Savills.
The blended initial yield works out to be around 7.5%.
The 9,393 square metre Rising Sun Shopping Centre at Mundingburra, six kilometres from Townsville CBD, is anchored by a 2,243 square metre Coles supermarket, with 11 specialty shops including Subway, Brumby’s Bakery and Chemist.
The 7,782 square metre Town Plaza Shopping Centre in Charters Towers, 137 km from Townsville, has a 2,579 square metre Woolworths supermarket with nine specialties including Suncorp, Millers and Rockmans.
The deal was brokered by Peter Tyson and Jon Tyson of Savills for MAB Funds Management Ltd. 
Fawkner Property purchased the properties, bringing the total assets under management to more than $150 million.
The information memorandum forecast 100% tax-effective distributions of 7.5% for the 2106 financial year.
"The market liked the strong economic background story associated with the Townsville Region given the diverse employment generators of the region which includes defence, education, mining, tourism and grazing," said Jon Tyson.
"This backdrop coupled with the Coles and Woolworths anchors and relative affordable price point of the assets generated wide ranging buyer interest."
“Property syndicates are especially attractive to the trustees of self-managed superannuation funds, looking for steady monthly income,” said Fawkner MD Owen Lennie.
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Two North Queensland retail centres sold for $23.75 million through Savills

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Raine &amp; Horne has appointed Bill Russell as its General Manager International.
Mr Russell is responsible for building Raine &amp; Horne’s global networks, property development and project marketing opportunities in Asia/Pacific, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
Mr Russell’s resume includes a three-year stint as international sales manager and head of major accounts Australia at REA Group and time spent at English-speaking real estate portal, Juwai. 
He will continue with Juwai as its head of international development in conjunction with his new role with Raine &amp; Horne.
 
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Raine & Horne’s international expansion gets serious with new appointment

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The Savills International Melbourne commercial and investment property sales team have embarked on a sales pitch of their own, promoting the extent of their recent property sales across the Melbourne CBD.  
The graphic, below, highlights the recent commercial property sales, retail, office and residential development sites.
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A leased industrial property north west of Melbourne's CBD on 201sqm has sold at auction for $789,000, $100,000 above reserve.
The property in Kensington, 22 Thompson Street, sold through Teska Carson's George Takis, who said  the single level, solid brick building of 180 square metres on a 210 square metre site is zoned Industrial 3, with frontages to Thompson Street, a right of carriageway to one sideand a rear laneway.
It was sold subject to a three year lease and further three year option at a rental of $19,422 per annum net.
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Melbourne CBD fringe warehouse sells on 2.4% retail yield

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The 28 room City Crown Motel at 287-289 Crown Street, Surry Hills has sold for $8.8 million.
LJ Hooker Commercial South Sydney agent Barry Griffiths secured a <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-nsw-surry+hills-501549079" target="_blank">room rate of $314,000</a> with seven bidders.
The 385 sqm site was sold with approval for a 42 bed motel.
The purchasers were described as private partners looking to get a foothold in the inner city accommodation market.
It last traded when bought by Nola Holdings in 2002 at $3.55 million.
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