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CBD Office Markets Vary Greatly

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THIS IS CERTAINLY a two-speed story, according to the Property Council’s most recent Office Market Report.

The vacancy rate in Perth currently sits at around 20%; with office rentals down about 40% since there 2012 peak.

Sydney saw a 100,000 sqm take-up in the 12 months to December — which is three times its historical average. And the demand for office space was also strong for Melbourne.

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Are We Now Finally Seeing a Retail Revival?

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A RECENT ARTICLE in the Financial Review (11 January, page 32) summarised the influx of overseas retailers, who are about to launch new stores within Australia this year.

The key locations being: Melbourne (18), Sydney (10), Brisbane (8) and Perth (4).

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