Perspectives


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Canberra’s Lease Variation Charges: the missing middle, Schedule 2 and missed feasibility risk
By Knight Frank Senior Associates, Town Planning Joshua O'Connor and Hali Jobling
11 August 2026





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Burleigh Heads 4,857sq m landmark site offered to the market
One of the largest and most significant remaining landholdings in Burleigh Heads, positioned moments from James Street and Burleigh Beach, is being offered to market.
24 July 2026



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Australia’s industrial market - Q&A with Rachael Ragusa
Rachael Ragusa is a Sales & Leasing Executive within Victoria's Industrial Logistics team
14 July 2026



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Portfolio of 3 Specialist Disability Accommodation assets across SEQ sold
A portfolio of three Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) properties across South East Queensland has sold, highlighting strong demand for the asset type.
10 July 2026

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As co-living comes of age, a rare approved development site hits Sydney’s inner west market
Knight Frank is bringing The Crystal, an approved 76-studio co-living scheme in Sydney’s Petersham, to market as appetite for the sector builds.
09 July 2026

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Cleanaway industrial property portfolio offered to market
A rare portfolio of four specialised industrial assets across Australia’s eastern seaboard and leased to Cleanaway Waste Management, Australia’s leading waste management and environmental services provider, has been listed for sale.
09 July 2026




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Office building in Melbourne’s fringe sold off-market
A fully-leased Federal Government-tenanted office building in Melbourne’s inner west has been sold in an off-market transaction, highlighting continued demand for secure, income-producing assets.
03 July 2026

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Knight Frank makes key leadership appointments in NSW and across national Office Leasing platforms
Knight Frank has appointed Hamish Stuart in the dual role of Partner, Managing Director, New South Wales and National Head of Office Leasing, while John Brasier has been appointed as Partner, Head of Office Leasing NSW.
03 July 2026

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Industrial investment in Adelaide’s north sells for $11m in off-market deal
A fully-leased industrial property in Adelaide’s inner north has sold for $11 million in an off-market transaction, as demand for core-plus investments in the sector remains strong.
02 July 2026





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Major new industrial subdivision in Ipswich achieves $30m in presales
A major new industrial development is set to take shape in Ipswich City, with an end value of more than $200 million.
29 June 2026

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Budget changes to redirect private capital into commercial property: Knight Frank
Proposed capital gains tax (CGT) changes in the 2026–27 Federal Budget are set to significantly reshape investment flows between different property markets, diverting private capital away from residential housing and into commercial real estate, according to new Knight Frank research.
26 June 2026

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Knight Frank announces new partnership with Modlin Group in New York
A major milestone for Knight Frank as it steps into the New York market through a jointly branded alliance with leading luxury boutique real estate firm.
26 June 2026




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What is your office portfolio actually optimised for?
By Jenna Wallace, Knight Frank Partner, Head of Global Portfolio Solutions, Australia & New Zealand
19 June 2026

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Landmark 2.04ha Canning River foreshore site up for sale in prestigious Salter Point
A landmark development site with frontage to Perth’s Canning River is up for sale, offering buyers a rare opportunity.
19 June 2026

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Melbourne southeast industrial facility attracts strong tenant demand
A low site coverage industrial facility in the much sought-after Dandenong South, in Melbourne’s southeast, has been leased following strong demand.
19 June 2026







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The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: Following Global Wealth with Liam Bailey
Where is global wealth moving, and what does it mean for property markets?
10 June 2026


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What is shaping industrial markets around Australia?
As we near the end of the 2026 financial year, Knight Frank’s state heads have identified the defining shift shaping their respective markets around Australia right now.
04 June 2026

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Esperance’s Captain Huon Motel for sale
The Captain Huon Motel, located on the waterfront in the West Australian town of Esperance, is up for sale.
04 June 2026

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Heritage-listed Lady Lamington, an operational student accommodation asset up for sale
The heritage-listed Lady Lamington in Brisbane’s Herston Health precinct, which provides student accommodation run by Unilodge, is up for sale.
04 June 2026








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UKO Newtown Village sells for $10m+ following strong buyer competition
Sydney, Australia – UKO Newtown Village, a landmark co-living property in Sydney’s inner west, has sold for $10.425 million following very strong buyer demand for the asset during the sales campaign.
02 June 2026


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Commercial site within Brisbane’s tightly-held Breakfast Creek precinct in Albion up for sale
A commercial asset opposite Brisbane’s iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel in Albion, in Brisbane’s inner north, is up for sale for the first time in 50 years.
29 May 2026

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Trio of industrial properties in Melbourne’s bayside up for sale
Three neighbouring industrial properties in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Cheltenham are being offered to the market.
28 May 2026



