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Over the last 25 years, residential land prices have shot up three times faster than construction costs, according to the Housing Industry Association. Here’s the thing some developers miss: it’s not just about how much it costs to build your townhouse or apartment block. It’s the land that sets the tone. And by “land”, I don’t mean just the plot itself. It’s everything that comes with it: planning approvals, infrastructure charges, taxes, and whether it’s even shovel-ready.

Sydney’s CBD retail vacancy has tightened again. CBRE reports it was down 78 basis points in H2 2025 to 4.3%. Arcade spaces are leading the charge, with the Dymocks Building filling boutique tenants like Diamonds Factory Australia. Strip retail and shopping centres aren’t far behind. Basically, the places everyone actually walks past are getting snapped up. Why? Foot traffic is finally behaving like it’s supposed to. The Metro and light rail have shuffled people around the CB

This guide walks you through what compulsory acquisition is, how the Just Terms Act works, and what you need to know if your land is affected.

What is Commercial Real Estate? Commercial real estate (also shortened to "CRE") refers to properties that are used for business purposes.

Risk tolerance is your ability and willingness to accept (read: stomach or sleep at night during) a decline in the value of your investment.