The past six months has presented some challenges to the retail property sector however several new opportunities have emerged for investors, landlords and occupiers. In this episode we’ll be looking at the five ways that landlords can make their assets more resilient. From mixed use developments to customer analytics, we unveil our top tips to future-proof your retail asset. Hosted by Kate Bailey, Head of Retail and Logistics Research with special guests Meagan Wakefield, Regional Director, Pac...
Oct 14, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Affordable Housing, both affordable rent and ownership – What is it? Who qualifies for it? And what are the different products being delivered? In this episode of Talking Property, industry leading experts Tamba Carleton and Natasha Sarkar sit down to define what constitutes affordable housings, both in ownership and rental models, and discuss the different means of delivery both in New Zealand and Australia, and further afield. As well as talking about the importance of Affordable Housing as pa...
Sep 16, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In Part 1 of this episode, we discussed the future of sustainability and how Australia, as a global leader in sustainability can drive change in the future and why technology is one of the major driving forces behind this change. We also covered off why responsible investment is good for business and how the digitisation of sustainability can drive the green recovery. In Part 2, we check in with Emma McMahon, National Sustainability Director at CBRE, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 has had on ...
Sep 02, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
There’s been a lot of discussion around sustainability recently – in the corporate world, in government and in the media. Some commentators have asked if COVID-19 has brought about the end of sustainability, while others see this as the great opportunity for a reset. So, what does the future of sustainability look like and would we even have a future without sustainability? In this two-part episode of Talking Property, Amanda Steele sits down with industry leading experts to discuss how Australi...
Aug 19, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This year, we’ve seen the natural rise of flexible working. Most organisations have now experienced staff working from home or remotely… which seems to be working! So, the question on many decision makers’ lips: how do we do what we’ve been doing (only better), going forward? This episode investigates how the office leasing market has fared throughout the pandemic, with a spotlight on the Sydney and Melbourne markets. Join us to uncover opportunities for landlords and tenants amidst this challen...
Jul 29, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
It’s a case of hindsight in 2020 – thanks to income supplement schemes and social welfare, the rental income from multifamily/build-to-rent assets has been more stable than rental income from commercial/industrial assets. In this episode, we breakdown the build-to-rent market, discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on this asset class and how it could recover quicker than any other property type, while offering a safe haven for investors. If you have any questions regarding this episode or property...
Jun 17, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Uncertainty over lender’s willingness to provide loans, and on what terms is a concern being faced by both investors and borrowers alike. There is a weight of capital sitting on the sidelines ready to invest but transaction activity is slow due to COVID-19 related issues, including the provision of debt. In this episode David Gippel and Andrew McCasker from CBRE’s Debt and Structured Finance team provide insight into the impact COVID-19 has had on the debt and credit markets and what we can expe...
Jun 09, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
As the world’s workplaces reopen, there is growing interest around what measures are in place to ensure a safe return. In today’s episode, we talk about workplace experiences and what our property managers are doing to ensure everyone returns to the workplace in a safe and stress-free way. We sit down with Jim Bilger, Executive Managing Director of Property Management at CBRE, to take a look at the current state of play in the United States and see what insights they might be able to offer. If y...
May 31, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Over the past few months, businesses have swiftly adopted online models, new technologies and social distancing measures to keep their doors open and their employees and the community safe. With proptech continuing to disrupt and influence real estate (and life) as we know it, what role will technology play as we transition to a new normal? In today’s episode our Head of Digital Solutions & Innovations, Sue-Lin Tin sits down with Stefan Perkowski from our Advisory & Transactions Services...
May 27, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
COVID-19 has been a game changer for food and beverage retailers around the world, with many operators adapting their business model overnight. So, what impact has this had on businesses as well as dining out experiences? If you have any questions regarding this episode or property topics that you’d like CBRE to address in future episodes, please email us at talkingproperty@cbre.com .
May 17, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
There is a deep global understanding that we’ve all experienced something unique and difficult. So, what impact will this have as we reopen the world’s workplaces and how can organisations plan for this transitionary period? We speak with Shelley McDowell, Director of Customer Experience at CBRE about workplace experiences and how to prepare your building for re-entry. If you have any questions regarding this episode or property topics that you’d like CBRE to address in future episodes, please e...
May 04, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
