Does Lowy's deal signal that shopping malls have had their day?
The same week Queen Elizabeth knighted him, the market crowned him the prince of property
Property
GPT pulls back from solar push amid policy uncertainty
ASX-listed office, retail and industrial behemoth GPT has parked plans to rollout 30 megawatts of solar capacity over dozens of rooftops.
Australia's shopping centre king turns in his crown
Less than week after being knighted by the Queen, Australia's king of retail malls, Frank Lowy, is abdicating this throne.
High-rise hotel approved for Fishermans Bend
A Fishermans Bend high-rise project has been given the green light after the developer took planning minister Richard Wynne to the tribunal.
Bankstown's $55 million Flinders Centre upgrade takes shape
Bankstown Sports Club in a $55 million upgrade
Holey Moley golf arrives at the Cross
Mini golf course and cocktail bar, Holey Moley have leased a new space under the Coca Cola sign in Kings Cross.
End of an era: Westfield accepts $32.8b offer
Europe's largest listed commercial property company agreed to buy Sir Frank Lowy's Westfield Corp in a $US24.7 billion ($32.8 billion) deal.
Australia's housing boom is almost over: HSBC
The Aussie property boom is nearing its end, with housing price growth to run in the low single-digits in 2018, a leading economist says.
High-density living: the rise of Sydney's 'vertical families'
One in five apartments in Sydney is now occupied by couples with children.
Lendlease's Barangaroo set to export water
It's official, the Barangaroo precinct has its own eco system.
Start of a new era for Sydney’s Sirius building
Sydney's Sirius building set for a new era
Technology to play bigger part in future office space
Wellness, technology and human interaction are desired in offices.
Strata offices hit the hot spot for investors
Strata sales are on the rise.
Restaurateur Di Stasio returning to Melbourne CBD
Restaurateur Ronnie Di Stasio, who is heralded with contributing to the city's cafe laneway culture when he co-established the popular Rosati's in 1985, is returning to the Melbourne CBD after a hiatus of more than two decades.
Chinese developer snares Brighton International for $20m
Apartments are expected to fill the block at 81-89 Bay Street which for years has been occupied by The International reception centre.
Hickory takes risk on South Melbourne spec project
The Hickory Group is moving swiftly on plans to build a 10,200-square-metre, $50 million office building in South Melbourne despite having no committed tenant.
Artists celebrated at winery, sculpture park
A new winery, Pt Leo Estate, celebrates the sculpture collection of property mogul John Gandel.
Sydney's latest hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, prepares to welcome guests
Sydney's hotel market is set to expand with Multiplex completing construction of West Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Parramatta site tipped to reap $20 million
Investors are expected to swoop on a retail building at Auburn in Sydney's west.
Italian luxury fashion house Versace opens in Collins Street
Upmarket Italian ready-to-wear powerhouse Versace has set up shop in Melbourne’s Collins Street, taking space next to another European luxury brand, Gucci.
Centuria Metro fund snaps up $119m assets
Centuria Metropolitan REIT has expanded its footprint with the purchase of two new office assets
Nurses' union snaps up North Melbourne hotel
The nurses' union has paid a premium $7.295 million for a North Melbourne pub it is planning to redevelop for accommodation.
RCL Group sells Mernda Bunnings for $25m
Private developer RCL Group has sold a yet-to-be-built Bunnings in Melbourne's northern suburbs for around $25 million.
Retail records continue to tumble
Fierce competition for a Toorak shop - for sale for the first time in 40 years - pushed its price to $3.75 million, about $1.5 million over the reserve.
Developer and wife lose stoush with McGrath over $9.4 million mansion
The listing by McGrath real estate advertised private off-street and driveway parking, but after handing over $9.4 million for the Bellevue Hill property, the buyers found trucks parked outside.
Michael Lasky sells Shepparton retail asset for $40m
Two weeks after saying it was off the market – which was five months after it was listed for sale – local investor Michael Lasky is offloading a major Victorian retail asset for a speculated price of more than $40 million.
Alters look to sell Melbourne shopping centres
Property billionaire Maurice Alter has moved to offload a half share in two recently-upgraded Melbourne shopping centres, taking advantage of strong investor appetite for prime retail malls.
Home prices stall as Sydney hits an air-pocket
Home prices across Australia's major cities were flat for a second month in November as regulators' efforts to rein in investment lending triggered a reversal in the once-euphoric Sydney market.
Government makes school-for-cash deal in Truganina
The Andrews government has struck a landmark deal with developer Villawood, swapping a cash contribution to its infrastructure fund for a 3.5-hectare school site in Truganina.
Shopping centres prepare to go cashless as ATMs disappear
The cashless society is here and shopping centre landlords and tenants are now bracing themselves for the next phase - the exit of ATMs from malls.
Small Business
Eleven business fads that need to die in 2018
These silly management trends all deserve a quick death.
How to manage sleep during the silly season
Business owners who are up at sparrows can manage their energy levels so they remain productive until the end of the year.