The Property Council of Australia is the leading advocate for Australia’s second-largest industry. More than 1.4 million Australians are employed in the property sector - more than in mining, manufacturing and financial services combined. We champion a pro-investment nation to help deliver what Australians need - from homes and offices to shopping centres and logistics hubs. Our industry creates the places that power communities, shape our cities and grow our economy. Our Impact: We empower 2,600 member organisations to unlock opportunity, remove barriers and elevate the role of property in shaping Australia’s future. Our Advocacy: We lead evidence-based reform and shape policy to foster a stable, competitive environment for investment, planning and innovation. Our initiatives are co-designed with members, our Board and Division Councils - ensuring every effort delivers value and drives national reform. Our Value: We provide curated insights, strategic learning and powerful networks that enable members to grow, influence and lead. From sustainability and resilience to diversity and inclusion, we champion the priorities that matter most. Our Vision: Together with our members, allies and all levels of government, we are building a more liveable, sustainable and economically prosperous Australia. Authorised by Mike Zorbas, Property Council of Australia, Level 7, 50 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000
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Our International Study Tour travelled from Paris to Lyon today, jumping straight into the city’s impressive Confluence district, a former industrial precinct transformed into a benchmark for sustainable, mixed-use urban regeneration. We wrapped up with sweeping views from Fourvière and a great dinner together, ending the day with plenty of inspiration (and new ideas to bring home).
People moves and news brought to you by Redpath Partners: Barings has announced the appointment of Alastair Wright as Head of Asia Pacific. HDR has appointed Kerrie Russell as Senior Project Architect. GHD has named Jane Cassidy GAICD LFRAIA SFHEA as one of the inaugural recipients of its Distinguished Technical Leader designation. Knight Frank’s Tamworth office has appointed Jack Parfitt as Sales and Leasing Executive. Read more: https://okt.to/zn1896
The third day of our International Study Tour offered incredible insights into how Paris is shaping the future of urban development. From exploring Station F and seeing how innovation and tech are driving city-making, to learning from Gecina about reimagining office spaces in the CBD and finishing with Covivio’s sustainable, people-focused headquarters, the day was full of ideas, inspiration and practical lessons for Australian property professionals. A big thank you to all the hosts who shared their expertise and gave us a front-row view of how sustainability, placemaking and innovation are transforming Paris. Excited to see what Lyon has to offer tomorrow.
Australia’s construction sector faces rising costs and a severe labour crunch. Cost escalation is forecasted to hit 6.4 per cent for building and 5.8 per cent for infrastructure by 2028. Meanwhile, shortages of workers on public infrastructure works could reach 300,000 by 2027. Read more: https://okt.to/CFQrN4
Thank you to Nexity and Pierre-Henry POUCHELON for hosting us during our International Study Tour and sharing such valuable insights into your approach to urban regeneration, sustainable development and the evolution of mixed-use neighbourhoods. It was incredibly useful to hear firsthand how these projects are being delivered in practice. We appreciated the thoughtful discussion and the opportunity to learn from your team.
Directeur général adjoint Groupe en charge des finances et du pôle performance immobilier résidentiel - Membre du Comité Exécutif
Nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir chez Nexity une délégation du Property Council of Australia , le porte-voix du secteur immobilier australien, regroupant plus de 2 500 adhérents en Australie. Au programme : - Un échange riche sur nos modèles d’affaires, les évolutions profondes du marché résidentiel et tertiaire français et les enjeux communs à nos 2 pays : la relance nécessaire de la production de logements pour faire face à une demande croissante - Nous avons partagé le sujet clé de la baisse des coûts de construction, les leviers activés chez Nexity pour y parvenir et ainsi offrir des logements abordables et de qualité à nos clients - Enfin nous avons terminé par une visite de REIWA, notre nouveau siège basé à Saint-Ouen, véritable marqueur du savoir-faire et des expertises du groupe Nexity en immobilier tertiaire et en aménagement. Merci pour ces échanges riches et merci Dominique Moerenhout EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association) pour cette mise en relation. Anne-Sophie Lanaute Mathieu Mascrez
Ready to kick off 2026 with clarity, confidence and momentum? Our Outlook Series is your front-row seat to the insights, trends and predictions shaping the year ahead. Across the country, industry leaders, big thinkers and market experts will dive into what’s coming for the economy, investment, development, commercial markets, housing and more, giving you the knowledge you need to start the year on the front foot. If 2026 is the year for smarter decisions, sharper strategy and stronger connections, this is where it begins. Set the tone for the year. Elevate your perspective. Don’t just step into 2026, stride in. Explore the full Outlook Series and secure your place now. https://okt.to/hX1Dda
Today’s deep dive into Paris infrastructure was nothing short of inspiring. We saw how the 2024 Olympic Village is being built not just for the Games, but for long-term community legacy. Then, at Nexity’s HQ, we got a behind-the-scenes look at their vision for future housing and urban design. In the afternoon, the tour of the Grand Paris Express took us through the scale and ambition of Europe’s largest transport project, from multimodal stations to sustainable placemaking. We rounded out the day with a powerful cultural moment at Notre-Dame, exploring heritage-led regeneration and how iconic landmarks can anchor future growth. The conversations and insights today will no doubt shape the way we think about infrastructure and development back home.
Australia’s purpose-built student accommodation sector is growing fast. Driving this growth? Government policy linking international student visa allocations to increased student accommodation. This has helped to unlock a 40,000-bed development pipeline, up from 36,000 earlier this year: · 12,522 in application · 16,366 approved · 11,202 under construction As Property Council Executive Director Torie Brown said, “The federal government has made clear it wants to see continued growth in student accommodation, and these latest figures show the approach is working.” The latest Urbis Student Accommodation Benchmarks, in partnership with the Student Accommodation Council, highlights how policy is shaping the future of student housing. For more information, see here: https://okt.to/tolG7B
The Property Council’s Operational Benchmarks provide a current, independent view of real operating performance across commercial assets. With cost movements across energy, maintenance, security and services shifting significantly in the past year, relying on older data is increasingly risky. This year’s benchmarks give your team the opportunity to enter 2026 with clarity on. Find out more - https://okt.to/KaWfG3
We are honoured to welcome The Hon. Jodie Harrison MP, Member for Charlestown and NSW Minister for Women, Seniors and the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, to an important online discussion hosted by the Property Council and the Property Champions of Change Coalition as part of the UN Women Australia's 16 Days of Activism. Since her appointment in April 2023, Minister Harrison has led transformative initiatives, including: 🟠Delivering a $245.6 million package to enhance support for domestic, family and sexual violence victim-survivors 🟠Implementing NSW’s first standalone Primary Prevention Strategy 🟠Appointing the state’s first stand alone Women’s Safety Commissioner. Her top priority is embedding primary prevention and early intervention into the NSW Government’s strategy, ensuring perpetrators are held accountable while supporting victim-survivors with safe housing and recovery services. Programs like Staying Home Leaving Violence, now expanded to every LGA in NSW, empower women and children to rebuild their lives in safety. This free session for Property Council members will also feature advocates, CEOs, and national experts including Dale Connor, Professor Michael Flood, Moo Baulch OAM, Simone Clarke, moderated by Elizabeth Broderick AO, sharing lived experiences and practical strategies to help organisations create cultures of care and safety. 🔗 Register now: https://okt.to/VDUts5 #ChampionsOfChangeCoalition #16DaysOfActivism #UnitedNations