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Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces the 2026 Federal Budget, 12 May 2026.

There was little in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget to ease the already tough conditions the commercial market currently faces.

Budget tax cuts to push residential investors into commercial market

The Edmund Barton Building is one of the most recognisable buildings in Canberra.

Barton, ACT, 2600

One of Canberra’s most recognisable office buildings comes to market

Many cranes at Australian construction site (Sunshine Coast, Kawana Waters, QLD, Australia)

The federal budget delivered major changes for housing as well as an increase in infrastructure spending.

Federal budget: what's in store for commercial property

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The Trump International Hotel was set to be Australia’s tallest skyscraper,

Plans for $1.5 billion Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

Logistics deals played a big part in the first tally of commercial property transactions.

Middle East tensions placing renewed pressure on international supply chains.

Middle East conflict spills into commercial property market

An aerial view over Ampol Halfway Creek showing blue skies and lush green grass surrounding the truck stop.

Ampol Halfway Creek  has sold for $13 million to a private investor, reflecting a 5.92 per cent yield. 

Ballina, NSW, 2478

Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450

Halfway Creek, NSW, 2460

Pacific Highway 'monopoly' truck stop tipped for Coffs bypass win fetches $13m

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Clunes, VIC, 3370

Fremantle, WA, 6160

Leichhardt, NSW, 2040

Mount Lawley, WA, 6050

Noosaville, QLD, 4566

Nundle, NSW, 2340

Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

6 cafes for sale in Australia right now

The cafe at Urban Acres industrial precinct, Mount Waverley.

Concierges, gyms and cafes: Industrial amenities level up

The Cairns Harbourside Hotel has prime position on the waterfront.

Cairns, QLD, 4870

The Cairns Harbourside Hotel sells for first time in 34 years

An aerial view of an inner-city streetscape revealing a low-rise building between other buildings of the same height.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne's head office at 228 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne is for sale.

May 13, 2026 | Kate Jones

Budget tax cuts to push residential investors into commercial market

May 13, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

Major Canberra sovereign-leased asset launched for sale

May 13, 2026 | Sarah Millar

Federal budget: what's in store for commercial property

May 13, 2026 | Patrick Brischetto

Plans for $1.5 billion Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

May 12, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

Global tensions raise concerns for industrial sector

May 12, 2026 | Kirstan Ross

‘Monopoly’: Pacific Highway truck stop sells for $13m

May 12, 2026 | Kirstan Ross and Emily Hutchinson

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May 12, 2026 | Kate Jones

Concierges, gyms and cafes: Industrial amenities level up

May 11, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

Former Holiday Inn sells in off-market deal

May 11, 2026 | Kirstan Ross

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne lists education HQ for sale

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Budget tax cuts to push residential investors into commercial market

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Major Canberra sovereign-leased asset launched for sale

May 13, 2026 | Sarah Millar

Federal budget: what's in store for commercial property

May 13, 2026 | Patrick Brischetto

Plans for $1.5 billion Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

May 12, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

Global tensions raise concerns for industrial sector

May 12, 2026 | Kirstan Ross

‘Monopoly’: Pacific Highway truck stop sells for $13m

May 12, 2026 | Kirstan Ross and Emily Hutchinson

Live your best life: 6 hand-picked cafes listed for sale in Australia right now

May 12, 2026 | Kate Jones

Concierges, gyms and cafes: Industrial amenities level up

May 11, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

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