Insights

The Queensland property market recorded mixed performance throughout 2026 to date, with resilient fundamentals offset by higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and elevated borrowing costs. Industrial and retail markets continued to benefit from strong occupier demand and limited supply, although investment sentiment became more cautious as financing costs increased. Brisbane’s CBD office market strengthened, supported …

The NSW property market maintained generally sound fundamentals through the first half of 2026, supported by population growth, constrained supply and continued demand for quality assets. However, higher interest rates, affordability pressures and elevated development and operating costs are increasingly weighing on investment and development activity. Conditions vary across sectors. Industrial, office, retail, healthcare and …

We are pleased to announce that M3 Property is expanding its valuation services into Western Australia, appointing Luana Kenny as Managing Director, Western Australia from 1 November. As part of M3 Property’s strategic growth plans, Luana will continue in her role as National Director, Residential Development for Australia. Ms Kenny has spent her 25-year property …

South Australia’s property market maintained solid underlying fundamentals during the first half of 2026, with constrained supply, population growth and steady demand supporting conditions across key sectors. However, higher interest rates and elevated costs have contributed to a more cautious investment environment. Industrial remains a standout, with vacancy around 2% supporting solid occupier demand. Retail …

Our latest M3 Property research report is out now, highlighting how the performance of three major sectors across Australia’s commercial property markets have seen a rotation over the past five years. The report, Retail, Office & Industrial Insight: The Evolution of Three Major Australian Property Sectors – August 2026, explores how three major commercial property …

Our latest report is out now, delving into Australia’s retirement living and aged care property sector. The sector is entering a period of unprecedented demand, but a shortage of new supply risks leaving the market unable to meet the needs of an ageing population, according to new research by M3 Property. The report, Retirement Living …

A recent decision by the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales has provided important judicial guidance on the assessment of boarding house redevelopment proposals across the state. The judgment confirms that financial viability remains a critical consideration when assessing development applications, while also reinforcing that the Housing SEPP requires affordable housing to deliver …

M3 Property is pleased to announce the promotion of 26 team members across the business for 2026. These promotions recognise the strong performance, technical capability, leadership, client service and contribution demonstrated by our people. They also reflect the depth of talent across M3 Property and our ongoing commitment to supporting career development and progression. This …

Ethical AI guidelines urgently needed for Australia’s property industry, new RMIT University research finds The findings are part of a new report we have developed in partnership with RMIT University and supported by the APREF (Australian Property Research and Education Fund) Grant provided by the Australian Property Institute (API). The report, Building Trust: Exploring AI and …

South Australia’s property market demonstrated resilience across most sectors during the second half of 2025, supported by tight supply and steady demand. Industrial remains a standout, with sub-2% vacancy driving rental growth, although development is constrained by rising costs. The Adelaide CBD office market strengthened in 2025, with vacancy tightening to 15.5% and moderate rental …

The Queensland property market recorded mixed performance throughout H2 2025, with divergent trends across sectors. Industrial markets rebounded, supported by strong occupier demand and modest yield compression, while retail benefitted from improved liquidity, strong leasing spreads and low vacancy. Hotels experienced stable conditions, with upward pressure on room rates amid constrained supply. During 2025, improved …

In H2 2025, the NSW property market showed improved transaction activity, supported by earlier rate cuts, though renewed rate rises have tempered the outlook in 2026. Office and retail sectors saw strong investment demand, with offshore and private capital active, while leasing fundamentals remained solid. Industrial activity stabilised, with moderating rental growth amid rising supply. …

Victoria’s property markets recorded mixed conditions in H2 2025 as earlier improving sentiment moderated somewhat amid persistent inflation and renewed interest rate uncertainty. The healthcare and seniors living sector remained resilient, supported by strong demographic fundamentals and investment growth opportunities. Melbourne’s industrial market softened as supply growth outpaced occupier demand. International investment slowed due to …

Our latest Insight, Foreign Investment in the Australian Property Market – December 2025, is out now – highlighting evolving global capital trends and policy impacts shaping commercial real estate in Australia. The Insight showcases Thailand’s clear focus on Australia’s hospitality sector over the past financial year and its strategic intent to capture long-term value in …

Australia’s data centre market has experienced extraordinary growth over the past two decades, according to findings in our latest research report, Data Centre Growth in Australia – November 25, which is out now. Two-thirds of this growth has occurred since 2020; Australia now ranks among the world’s top ten data centre markets and is projected …