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ISSUE 107
MARCH 2025

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How Advisers Can Guide Clients

Through the 2025 Australian

Commercial Property Landscape

BY WEALTH ADVISER For those looking to enter or expand within commercial
property, understanding these trends is crucial. Making
1. Introduction: The Evolving Commercial informed investment decisions requires a balance of strate-
Property Market gic foresight, risk mitigation, and capitalising on emerging
The Australian commercial property market is undergo- opportunities. This article explores the factors shaping
ing a critical transition. After several years of uncertainty the commercial property market in 2025 and provides
due to fluctuating interest rates, evolving work habits, and actionable strategies to help investors navigate this evolving
economic headwinds, 2025 presents new opportunities for landscape.
investors, business owners, and corporate decision-makers
alike. 2. Market Stability and Key Investment Trends
Recent insights from Firstlinks suggest that the market Has the Market Bottomed Out?
may have reached its lowest point, setting the stage for a The Australian commercial property sector has faced
potential rebound (“Has Australian Commercial Property significant pricing adjustments over the past few years.
Bottomed?”). Meanwhile, the Property Council of Australia However, multiple indicators suggest that prices are stabilis-
reports steady office vacancy rates and sustained demand in ing. According to Firstlinks, there is growing optimism that
key areas, indicating growing confidence in the sector (“Office 2025 will mark a turning point, particularly in prime asset
Vacancy Rate Remains Steady as Demand Stays Positive”). classes.

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