Best CBRE Australia Podcasts (2024)

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Is Australia back on the radar? 22:04

12d ago22:04

22:04

As the global head of investor thought leadership for CBRE and overseer of the Asia Pacific Research team, Henry Chin is always in demand when he visits Australia. We were lucky enough to nab him while he was in town for our Talking Property podcast to get his wide-ranging views on topics that are top of mind for investors. Tune in to hear Henry’s …

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What’s top of mind for Australia’s property leaders 30:14

22d ago30:14

30:14

Housing, housing, housing. It was a conversation that dominated the Property Council of Australia’s annual Property Leaders’ Summit given the country’s current supply crisis. But a range of other topics were also put under the microscope, including the current interest rate trajectory, views on alternative property assets, if we’re on track to meet…

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In conversation with one of Australia’s largest private property companies 32:40

1M ago32:40

32:40

From humble beginnings, Salta Properties has grown to be one of Australia’s largest privately owned property companies. In this latest episode of Talking Property, we discuss the company’s evolution, its $3 billion build to rent strategy, the office outlook and what’s next for the industrial & logistics sector with Salta’s Managing Director Sam Tar…

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How flex working can help future proof office buildings 23:23

2M ago23:23

23:23

How can we future proof office buildings? Give workers a better guest experience so that they want to come into the office? And what tactics can landlords employ to foster the workplace experience and provide greater flexibility to enhance occupier engagement, property values, and truly earn the commute? To get under the hood, we’ve spoken to Jaell…

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Land lease communities: the fastest growing solution for Australian downsizers 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Could land lease communities be one of the solutions for Australia’s housing affordability crisis? They’ve become an increasingly sought after option for retirees. Some 130,000 people are living in these estates and the $12 billion sector having been described as the fastest growing solution for downsizers in Australia. But what exactly is a land l…

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Talking Property: The House View Q2 18:06

3M ago18:06

18:06

While there’s broad agreement on some of the longer-term tailwinds for the Australian real estate market, conviction is still lacking when it comes to the strength of future rent growth, exit values and in some cases the regulatory environment. That’s one of the areas up for discussion in our quarterly Talking Property: The House View podcast, whic…

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Bringing Magic to our Cities 34:33

3M ago34:33

34:33

By 2100, some 10 billion people will live in around 10,000 cities across the globe. Just in Australia, our population is tipped to rise by 15 million people over the next 36 years. So how do we accommodate this growth, deal with the current housing shortage, continue to decarbonise, harness the power of AI and manage the long-term impacts of the pa…

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Show Me The Money 14:24

4M ago14:24

14:24

The capital flowing into Australia’s commercial real estate sector dipped significantly in 2023, as many local and offshore investors sat on the sidelines. But are there signs of a market shift? In this latest Talking Property episode, we zero in on how global investors are viewing the Australian market, which sectors are most in favour, where the …

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The Reporting Season Scoop 21:28

4M ago21:28

21:28

Hundreds of Australian companies have just posted their half year results, including a swag of ASX-listed property stocks. Australian Financial Review columnist Robert Harley, The Australian’s commercial property editor Ben Wilmot and the Sydney Morning Herald’s commercial property editor Carolyn Cummins join this latest episode of Talking Property…

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Is The Only Way Up? 22:32

5M ago22:32

22:32

Could building on top of older apartment blocks be one of the solutions to Australia’s housing crisis? Airspace above existing strata buildings is a $150 billion opportunity in Sydney alone according to one leading advocate. Equally, is going up the only solution for the owners of these blocks? Given tight rental market conditions across the countr…

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Talking Property: The House View Q1 2024 21:20

5M ago21:20

21:20

There are positive signals for the Australian real estate sector. Inflation is showing signs of moderating, interest rates appear to have peaked, employment remains resilient and cap rate expansion seems to be topping out. All of this is flowing through to improving investor sentiment. But we’re still in a very volatile and uncertain geopolitical e…

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Australia’s 2024 Property Predictions: Episode 3 26:11

6M ago26:11

26:11

To wrap up our 2024 property predictions series, we chat with Aware Real Estate’s Michelle McNally and Aliro Group’s David Southon. They give us their views on the best property market opportunities this year and the areas ripe for transformation. The tailwinds in residential and the opportunities being presented by supply challenges, immigration a…

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Australia’s 2024 Property Predictions: Episode 2 30:38

6M ago30:38

30:38

In the second part of our 2024 property predictions series, we chat with ISPT’s Chris Chapple, Brookfield’s Leonie Wilkinson and Investa’s Pete Menegazzo. They give us their views on the best property market opportunities this year and the areas ripe for transformation. Sectors in the spotlight include life sciences and living, as Australia’s popul…

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Australia’s 2024 Property Predictions: Episode 1 30:22

6M ago30:22

30:22

To kick off our 2024 property predictions series, we chat with Charter Hall’s David Harrison, CBRE Investment Management’s Alex Crossing and Lendlease’s Dale Connor. They give us their views on the best property market opportunities this year and the areas ripe for transformation. In the spotlight are “beds, meds and sheds”, the conviction around p…

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Property investment trends and what to expect in 2024 24:13

7M ago24:13

24:13

Funding constraints, rising interest rates and downward pressure on asset pricing have been key property market themes in 2023. But what does the future hold? Will 2024 be a turning point – particularly for the office sector? Will debt funding be more readily available? And will investors increasingly look at new capital structures to drive their p…

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Student accommodation in the spotlight 32:02

7M ago32:02

32:02

Australia’s student accommodation sector has been in the spotlight as international students return to our shores and investors circle what’s becoming one of the country’s most sought-after alternative asset classes. But the demand for purpose-built accommodation is outstripping supply as the sector grapples with the same issues facing the country’…

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The investment potential in social and affordable housing 35:30

8M ago35:30

35:30

Social and affordable housing has made up only about 1% of the homes that have been built in Australia over the past decade. It’s an area that needs urgent attention as a growing number of people experience rental stress and homelessness. But how do investors and developers get involved in a sector that’s still largely misunderstood? And what are t…

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The rise of multi-storey warehousing 17:40

8M ago17:40

17:40

Sky-high industrial facilities of up to 17-storeys are common in cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. But could multi-storey warehouses also start to proliferate in Australia, given ongoing supply challenges in our Industrial & Logistics sector? It’s a question explored in our latest Talking Property podcast by Charter Hall Development Man…

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The ‘metro-fication’ of Sydney 15:16

9M ago15:16

15:16

Major infrastructure can have an outsized impact on our cities. And nowhere is that becoming more apparent than in Sydney where the new Metro rail network is transforming suburbs, driving up property prices and creating more vibrant communities. In this latest Talking Property episode, we speak to CBRE’s Pacific Head of Research Sameer Chopra and R…

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Talking Property: The House View Q4 2023 19:52

9M ago19:52

19:52

There are continued challenges in the real estate sector, particularly in the capital markets arena, as the cost of debt rises and sentiment wanes. An acute housing supply shortage in Australia is also continuing to dominate the media headlines. But there are also clear areas of opportunity, one of them being alternative asset classes such as stude…

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Reimagining Australian office buildings 28:29

10M ago28:29

28:29

Adaptive re-use. It’s a hot topic right now as developers and investors assess how to best repurpose office buildings that are no longer fit for use. Given Australia’s housing crisis, it seems a given that some of these empty office towers could be converted to apartments. But is this a magic bullet and what are some of the hurdles we need to overc…

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How One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities Grows its Visitor Economy 9:15

10M ago9:15

9:15

In 2019, Australia’s visitor economy was worth more than $166 billion and considered the country’s fourth largest export sector. As one of the world’s most liveable cities, Sydney has consistently placed amongst the top ten in the Global Liveability Ranking, a yearly assessment by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The global city was even named the …

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The ESG future for Australia’s industrial & logistics sector 24:22

10M ago24:22

24:22

Is it possible to create an industrial workplace that workers want to be in? Or even an industrial workplace which sets a bold new standard in sustainability? While office, residential and retail spaces were the first property types to experience the real benefits of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and placemaking initiatives, the indust…

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Identifying the Investment Potential in Australia’s Build-to-Rent Sector 29:02

11M ago29:02

29:02

In Australia’s 2023 May budget, the government announced 1.5 million in net migration for the country over five years to help revive a stalling economy. CBRE’s in-house budget analysis had experts evaluating this as a huge number of people to accommodate. It’s this sentiment which leads perfectly into this week’s Talking Property episode which expl…

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What's Influencing Investor Decisions in Commercial Property in 2023 19:41

11M ago19:41

19:41

Investment activity across the commercial property spectrum continues to be a fluid affair in 2023. While some specific sectors are performing better than others, investors need to understand which ones are remaining resilient against those that are experiencing market headwinds. CBRE’s new In and Out report reveals Australia’s latest inbound and o…

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Assessing the breadth of investment strengths and property challenges in Australia 31:10

12M ago31:10

31:10

Deciphering the broader property landscape across Australia and its true performance potential on the global stage requires a deep understanding of specific goals, processes and stakeholders. And no one else knows that property pulse better than the Property Council of Australia’s Chief Executive, Mike Zorbas. In his candid conversation with Phil R…

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Creating impact through First Nations businesses 37:45

1y ago37:45

37:45

Indigenous businesses in Australia were once a rarity, but their growing presence is now more evident than ever. Today’s Indigenous businesses take on the dual responsibility of delivering profits while also driving lasting positive impacts for wider Aboriginal communities across the country. Three modern pioneers of Australia’s Indigenous business…

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Talking Property: The House View Q3 2023 18:06

1y ago18:06

18:06

Australia is grappling with an economic climate of fresh challenges. Regular interest rate rises have put capital values under pressure while pricing discovery continues to be challenged. As a result, the market is beginning to show early signs that occupiers might exercise extra caution when it comes to space requirements. What does this mean for …

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What Today’s Successful ESG Strategy Looks Like 23:59

1y ago23:59

23:59

Asset managers globally are expected to increase their ESG-related assets under management (AuM) to US$33.9 trillion by 2026, up from US$18.4 trillion in 2021. This was a key finding highlighted in a 2022 PwC report which also identified that nine out of ten surveyed asset managers believe that integrating ESG into their investment strategy will im…

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Preparing Commercial Property for the Electric Vehicle Evolution 28:11

1y ago28:11

28:11

Australia will need to support an EV fleet of 1 million vehicles by 2027 to reach its bold 2050 net zero targets. That’s the significant forecast from the Electric Vehicle Council which currently counts Australia’s electric vehicle adoption to just 83,000 cars. On the back of this projected influx of electric vehicles across the nation, CBRE is inv…

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Uncovering Australia's Biggest Investment Opportunities Today 25:28

1y ago25:28

25:28

Asian-based investment sentiment is shifting across the Asia Pacific region and Australia is increasingly positioning itself as a prime destination for foreign money as market momentum continues to steadily recover and international travel resumes. The only factor that could slow down this influx of Asian investment? Pricing. In the latest Talking …

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Lobby Series: Creating Conscious Cities through Digital Storytelling 7:53

1y ago7:53

7:53

Purpose-driven businesses and communities create opportunities for us to evolve how we live, work and play. So, how do we lay the foundations of a conscious city to maximise the human experience? In this episode of Talking Property, we dive into how dynamic environments form the fabric of our future city. Natasha Mulcahy, Director of ESG at CBRE, s…

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Lobby Series: Creating Conscious Cities that Maximise the Human Experience 9:48

1y ago9:48

9:48

Purpose-driven businesses and communities create opportunities for us to evolve how we live, work and play. So, how do we lay the foundations of a conscious city to maximise the overall human experience? In this episode of Talking Property, Sameer Chopra, CBRE's Head of Research, Pacific & ESG, Asia Pacific, sits down with Dr. Caroline Butler-Bowdo…

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Lobby Series: Uncovering the True Value of Equitable Economics 19:52

1y ago19:52

19:52

Conventional economics dictates the financial health of any business, but beyond the quantifiable components resides the rise of a new way of doing business: equitable economics. This often-underrated concept explores how businesses of every size can connect performance factors to potential business outcomes. From diversity in the workspace, inclus…

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How Luxury Hotels Overcome Today’s Economic Challenges 8:53

1y ago8:53

8:53

Australia’s hotels sector experienced one of its toughest periods during the pandemic years, but with bigger challenges comes bigger opportunities for bold industry innovation. During CBRE’s Flow and Glow event in 2022, Pacific Head of Research, Sameer Chopra sat down with Rob Weeden, General Manager of The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, to identify the a…

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Talking Property: The House View Q2 2023 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

19:45

The 2023 market is continuing to evolve against a backdrop of global factors influencing Australia’s commercial property sector. In the second episode of CBRE’s new quarterly podcast series, Talking Property: The House View, our in-house experts dissect the immediate shifting landscape surrounding the country’s rising interest rates, the outlook fo…

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Evaluating Australia's Construction Costs in 2023 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

27:09

The construction industry has experienced significant challenges in recent years with the aftereffects still being felt across certain parts of the sector today. A common theme in this has come in the form of price escalations in everything from fundamental building materials to skilled labour costs. CBRE’s 2023 Pacific Market Outlook report took t…

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What commercial property investors are prioritising in 2023 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

21:35

Investment activity in commercial property faced significant challenges in 2022, a trend that was outlined in CBRE’s recently released Pacific Market Outlook report. This year could, however, see a turnaround in investor sentiment on the back of stabilising interest rates and the growing confidence that often accompanies this. In the latest episode…

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How Inclusivity Shapes Successful Future Cities 24:43

1+ y ago24:43

24:43

Inclusivity is embraced and championed across different facets of today’s society. In the medium of spaces, inclusivity continues to be pioneered in bold and imaginative ways by a select few who are witnessing genuine benefits from establishing cities that are inclusive, diverse, accessible, and safe. In our latest Talking Property episode, Amanda …

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Which city is leading Australia’s office recovery? 17:26

1+ y ago17:26

17:26

The Property Council of Australia’s latest office vacancy figures presented some surprises in major cities across the country. While concerns about the market still remain from 2022, industry experts are beginning to see positive signs of stability in vacancy rates in the next 12 months alongside a more robust supply pipeline in big cities such as …

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Talking Property: The House View Q1 2023 18:30

1+ y ago18:30

18:30

CBRE is proud to present the first episode of our new podcast series, Talking Property: The House View. This quarterly series will bring together two of CBRE Pacific’s most senior figures to help uncover deeper insights into today’s industry drivers, potential disruptors and the untapped opportunities that lie ahead for investors and occupiers. Lea…

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Lobby Series: Empowering Art to Build Communities 5:53

1+ y ago5:53

5:53

Lobby Series: Each episode from this series takes place in the lobby of some of Sydney’s most iconic buildings and brings together our very own in-house experts with market leaders who are shaping our future cities. Creating spaces where people can thrive is a modern challenge that major cities are facing. In the first special episode of our Lobby …

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Lobby Series: Fashion’s Impact on People and Planet 8:52

1+ y ago8:52

8:52

Lobby Series: Each episode from this series takes place in the lobby of some of Sydney’s most iconic buildings and brings together our very own in-house experts with market leaders who are shaping our future cities. The fashion industry has come under enormous pressure to think about how they design, manufacture and ship products in a more ethical …

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Future Sydney Pt 2: Opportunities for Investors 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

14:56

The investable universe in Australia across the mainstream commercial property asset classes currently totals about $896 billion. It’s a significant market which covers the nation’s office, industrial and logistics, and retail spaces. Sydney holds the highest share of capital stock across these three sectors, accounting for 40% of the national tota…

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Future Sydney Pt 1: Opportunities for Occupiers 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

In the face of unprecedented population growth, this episode delves into the future of major cities, with particular focus on Sydney. Our experts share their insight into how population growth will influence retail spending, demand for office space and the next evolution of industrial spaces and provide their take on current occupier sentiment, to …

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Funding the Fit Out of Your I&L Asset 18:08

2y ago18:08

18:08

The rise of e-commerce over the last few years combined with consumer demand for fast delivery has placed increased pressure on landlords and occupiers to future proof their assets. One way, occupiers and landlords are looking to do this is through investment into fit out and automation, but it’s an expensive exercise. So, what opportunities exist …

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Office Expectations Vs. Reality 14:07

2y ago14:07

14:07

The world has changed significantly over the last two years. The way we live, work and interact with one another was flipped on its head. In the shift to flexible working, what we knew to be the traditional office was put into question and people’s priorities changed. In today’s episode we’re shining a spotlight on the office experience and talking…

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What's Driving the Cost of Construction? 18:42

2y ago18:42

18:42

Costs in construction have spiked in recent months, driven by inflation, economic stimulus and supply chain challenges, impacting on material availability. The increase in construction costs is putting pressure on the development pipeline, margins and timelines. So how high will they go, how are developers these managing increases and what is the o…

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Going Green - A Closer Look at Green Financing 9:04

2y ago9:04

9:04

The term ‘green finance’ is term quickly gaining momentum in the commercial property industry. So what is it and what are the driving forces behind it? Representing just 3% of debt in Australia, the demand for green loans is shifting and significant opportunity exists. In this episode of Talking Property we take a closer look at how investors are e…

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Occupier Survey - How do Australia & New Zealand Fare? 14:27

2y ago14:27

14:27

The return to the office is well underway in Australia and New Zealand, with corporate companies beginning to understand and embrace strategies to navigate their business out of the pandemic. In this episode of Talking Property, we take a closer look at the results from CBRE’s third Asia Pacific Occupier Survey (March/April 2022) and discuss how Au…

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