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Venues NSW - Coldplay at Accor Stadium on the 6th Nov 2024 . Picture:Venues NSW/Gregg Porteous

Coldplay at Accor Stadium on the 6th Nov 2024. 

Sports cities: From event venues to experience-led precincts

City office spaces are regaining momentum.

National vacancy eased slightly from 15.2 per cent to 15.9 per cent. 

Office vacancy rates lift in last hurrah

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Domain News, Sydney. Story by Tawar Razaghi - Vendors Michael Barrett and Olivia Jenkins are selling their unit in Fairlight after seeing the local market record strong results last year. Sydney house prices have reached a record peak with many suburbs recording double digit growth including Fairlight. They're confident they will be able to fetch a fair price to upsize in the area. Photo shows, Michael Barrett pictured with his  wife and family (no names) outside their top floor property which is just five minute bike ride from Manly Beach. Photo by Peter Rae. Thursday 28 January 2021

The RBA increased the cash rate at today's February announcement following higher than expected inflation figures, putting pressure on home owners and cutting borrowing power for buyers.

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RBA February 2026 decision: Cash rate rises to 3.85 per cent

Domain Neighbourhood Melbourne CBD Bourke Street Mall Photo: Greg Briggs

Melbourne is shaping up to be the investing hot spot of 2026.

Where are Australia's next commercial property hotspots?

Quality of life in Sydney has already improved, courtesy of the Westconnex and the Northconnex.

Investment bankers’ hot property picks for 2026

The iconic Australian Ettamogah Pub has been listed for sale.

The sale of the Ettamogah Pub was one of the most-read articles on Commercial Real Estate in 2025. 

Cartoon hotels and private islands: The most-read articles of 2025

Tullaree is a historic homestead with farming acreage in Buffalo, Victoria.

The 10 most-viewed commercial listings for 2025

Grosvenor Place at 225 George Street, Sydney. Image Supplied

Mega deals send property investment past $50b in 2025

Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall is still one of the world’s most expensive strips to rent retail space.

2026 is set to be a big year for commercial property. 

Commercial property trends for 2026

Family-friendly entertainment zones offer playful experiences to drive foot traffic and social sharing at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne.

Feb 10, 2026 | Holly Byrne

Sports cities: From event venues to experience-led precincts

Feb 05, 2026 | Kate Jones

Office vacancy rates lift in last hurrah

Feb 03, 2026 | Allison Worrall

RBA confirms interest rate hike to 3.85 per cent in historic U-turn

Jan 21, 2026 | Janet Bond

Where are Australia's next commercial property hotspots?

Jan 15, 2026 | Nick Lenaghan

Investment bankers’ hot property picks for 2026

Dec 22, 2025 | Natalie Babic

Cartoon hotels and private islands: The most-read articles of 2025

Dec 22, 2025 | Natalie Babic

The 10 most-viewed commercial listings for 2025

Dec 18, 2025 | Nick Lenaghan

Mega deals send property investment past $50b in 2025

Dec 08, 2025 | Janet Bond

Commercial property trends for 2026

Nov 28, 2025 | Janet Bond

In the shopping centre evolution, experience is the new anchor