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Simon Johanson
Property Editor at The Age and BusinessDay journalist for Fairfax's theage.com.au, smh.com.au, watoday.com.au and brisbanetimes.com.au.
Charter Hall stakes its top developer claim in Melbourne's CBD
Simon Johanson Fund manager Charter Hall is understood to be evaluating a large Collins Street office after successfully wrapping up development rights for a prime one-hectare parcel in Melbourne's CBD following a...
Blue-chip Hawthorn retail outlet snapped up by Chinese developer
Simon Johanson China-based developer LYZ Property Group has pounced on a blue-chip Hawthorn commercial property in popular Burwood Road, paying $17 million for the prominent retail outlet leased to the Captain...
Walker Corporation's Lang Walker pulls pin on $2.5b Collins Square sale in Melbourne
Simon Johanson A mystery funder for one mega-project means a $2.5 billion deal is now off the table.
Hospitality heats up as investors pour into pubs
Simon Johanson Pubs owners are toasting as investors pour into hospitality assets, bidding up prices.
Metro takes more space in Collins Street
Simon Johanson Melbourne train operator Metro will expand its Collins Street presence.
South Africans buy Carlton car park to set up student housing
Simon Johanson The purchase of the 16-32 Leicester Street site is Redefine's first foray into Australia's student sector.
Melbourne CBD buildings a big deal to hungry investors
Simon Johanson A company connected to the Sydney-based Vidor family's Toga Group has quietly paid a speculated $23 million in an off-market deal for a three-storey office owned by celebrated architect Daryl Jackson.
Chinese developer and Smorgon family in St Kilda Road tower stoush
Simon Johanson A China-based developer has upset Melbourne's St Kilda Road establishment by winning a planning contest against members of the influential Smorgon family over the boulevard's views.
Aged care out-muscles developers on Doncaster Hill
Simon Johanson A Papa Rich Malaysian restaurant in Doncaster will be replaced by a five-level aged care facility as Anglican-based care provider Benetas ramps up its development pipeline.
Industrial vacancy rate falls in metro Melbourne
Simon Johanson Melbourne's industrial vacancy rate has reached its lowest level since early 2013.
Jamie McIntyre's 21st Century Pilbara property scheme shut down by courts, regulators
Simon Johanson, Royce Millar, Ben Schneiders ASIC has launched another salvo against failed property spruiker Jamie McIntyre, alleging his Pilbara investment scheme is 'misleading and deceptive'.
King Street site flipped for double original price as Asian investors move in
Simon Johanson Cashed up Asian investors looking to develop a boutique hotel have set a new benchmark for land prices in West Melbourne.
Farm in Caroline Springs in Melbourne's north-west tempts big land developers
Simon Johanson A Melbourne family stands to make up to $80 million from the sale of a cattle farm in the city's growth corridor behind Caroline Springs in the city's north-west.
Shop sales show strong start to year
Simon Johanson Small suburban stores continue to attract investors in 2016.
Helicopter backlash leads to call for new helipad location
Simon Johanson The growing backlash from city residents over helicopters landing and taking off on the Yarra River has prompted calls for review of helipad locations.
Significant reaction expected to leases being recorded on balance sheets
Simon Johanson New accounting standards are likely to affect how real estate deals are structured, experts say.
Offshore money targets childcare centres
Simon Johanson Offshore investors have begun to target the childcare sector in the hunt for stable returns and long-term growth.
Sale delay may reap massive dividends for Celtic Club
Clay Lucas and Simon Johanson The on-again off-again redevelopment of the city’s well-known Celtic Club is back on agenda, with agents CBRE appointed to run an expression-of-interest campaign for its sale.
Aust-Wide hits oil slick with Kingsville land development
Simon Johanson Aust-Wide Group, which collapsed spectacularly in the wake of the 1980s property boom with Henry Townsing at the helm, has had another property setback.
Tourists, Emporium revive Melbourne CBD retail
Simon Johanson Melbourne landlords have been buoyed by an influx of quality and international retail outlets – coupled with higher consumer demand – which has meant a shift in vacancy rates from 6 per...
