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Passing Rent vs Market Rent: Why Every Investor Should Know the Difference

When you’re umming and ahhing over a commercial property, two numbers tell very different stories: the passing rent and market rent. They’re just one adjective apart, but they measure entirely different things. And understanding the gap between them is one of the simplest ways to spot opportunity in commercial real…

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Why Global Crises Often Pushes Investors Back Toward ‘Boring’ Property

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How Rising Interest Rates Affect Commercial Property Cash Flow in Australia

After all of us getting comfortable with rate cuts and holds, interest rates in Australia have just started to rise. In February this year, the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the official cash rate to 3.85 per cent. This was the first increase in more than two years. For people with commercial property in their…

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Understanding Commercial Lease Structures in Australia

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How to Think Like an Institutional Commercial Property Investor

Understanding how institutional investors evaluate commercial property can give any investor an edge. These investors manage other people’s money and make decisions with a focus on protecting capital, minimising risk and ensuring investments perform under changing conditions. By thinking like them, you can spot…

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Is Construction Cost Growth Slowing in 2026?

If you’ve been anywhere near a development site over the past few years, you’ll know how brutal construction cost increases have been. From 2020, builders were dealing with material shortages, labour constraints and rapid price increases that turned feasibilities into guesswork. But in 2026, changes are afoot.…

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On Tuesday, 3 February, the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent, marking the first rate hike since November 2023. While the decision was expected — including by our team at Properties & Pathways — its implications stretch well beyond 2026 and into the shape of […] The…

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