Commercial Press Releases

15 April 2024 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Regional Affordability Still Entices Investors

An industrial property in Taree has attracted the interest of a Sydney-based investor as the post-Covid trend of city purchasers seeking out regional yields continues.

11 April 2024 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Family-Run Agencies Come Together for Expanded Client Offering

Two family-run Sunshine Coast property businesses have merged, consolidating more 80 years of leadership experience in commercial real estate.

10 April 2024 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Sector Focus Supports Growth in Managements

LJ Hooker Commercial Macarthur has expanded its asset management portfolio positioning it as the leading provider of asset management services in the Macarthur Region.

13 March 2024 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Infrastructure Pipeline Strengthens the NT’s Appeal

For decades, Darwin’s commercial property sectors have offered investors returns they could only dream of in the more populous capital cities.

5 February 2024 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Manufacturers Return to Small Industrial

Manufacturers accounted for almost a quarter of all new tenancies in smaller industrial properties in Western Sydney at the end of last year as small-scale production trends shifted.

31 January 2024 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Partners Group and Realterm JV Makes First Foray Into Australia With Southwest Sydney Logistics Site

A joint venture between Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, acting on behalf of its clients, and global investment manager Realterm has made its first Australian acquisition, purchasing a prime industrial site in southwest Sydney.

14 December 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Third-Generation Property Leader Becomes Director of LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba

Leading Toowoomba property specialist Chris Stewart has been appointed General Manager across LJ Hooker’s group of agencies in the region in a move to facilitate growth and diversification.

27 November 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 5 mins

Celebrating Major Milestones for LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast and North NT

LJ Hooker Commercial's Central Coast and Commercial North NT's offices celebrated major milestones with the brand last month, notching more than 20 years each delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

27 November 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

LJ Hooker Commercial Southern Gold Coast Expands With Longstanding Local Team

LJ Hooker Commercial Southern Gold Coast has scaled-up to better service clients in the city’s south through the strategic merger with longstanding commercial specialists Black and Young.

24 November 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Retail Leader Returns to LJ Hooker Commercial

Former QIC Retail Leasing Manager David Sheppard has returned to LJ Hooker Commercial Brisbane, the award-winning agency where he started his commercial property career.

21 November 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Occupier Beats Out Field of Investors for Industrial Freehold

A campervan manufacturer has bought a 740sqm industrial property on the Central Coast for $2.12m, staving off efforts from seven investors at auction.

31 October 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Toowoomba’s Investment Appeal To Further Entice Interstate Interest

Investment returns on Toowoomba commercial property will continue to attract the interest of southern investors, a recent report by LJ Hooker Commercial has tipped.

31 October 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Sunshine Coast’s Office Market Holds Strong

The Sunshine Coast is riding a wave of interest in office assets on the back of the region’s IT infrastructure and a movement of professional services business out of Brisbane.

30 October 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

LJ Hooker Group Appoints Head of Commercial

LJ Hooker Group has appointed longstanding commercial property specialist Tom Donnelly as Head of LJ Hooker Commercial to lead the brand’s growth and network offering across Australia.

12 October 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

LJ Hooker Commercial Unveils Its Top International Performers

LJ Hooker Commercial has named its top international performers across the network following the completion of its annual awards tour through Australia and New Zealand.

29 September 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Coolangatta Arcade Sells for First Time in 55 Years

A Coolangatta arcade that’s been in the same family for more than half a century has sold ahead of auction for $4.175m.

20 September 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown Takes Home Trifecta of Honours

LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown co-Director Jon Orsborn has taken out the prestigious title of the network’s top commercial salesperson at its annual NSW awards ceremony held in Sydney on Saturday.

7 September 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Multi-Sector Specialist Manoli Nicolas Named Group’s Top Queensland Commercial Specialist

LJ Hooker Commercial Brisbane’s senior sales and leasing agent Manoli Nicolas has been awarded the Group’s top Queensland honour in recognition of a stellar year servicing sellers and landlords

7 September 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Influential Adelaide Business Owner Mario Bonomi Named the Group’s Top SA Commercial Specialist

Longstanding Adelaide real estate figure Mario Bonomi added another accolade to his exceptional career recently, being named LJ Hooker’s Top Commercial Salesperson at the Group’s annual awards gala.

6 September 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

One of Adelaide’s Most Significant Office Assets in 2023 Comes to Market

One of the most significant assets to be offered in Adelaide over the last year is expected to generate national and international interest as the city’s office employees drive a strong return-to-work movement.

24 August 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Darwin Agencies Merge for an Expanded Commercial Offering

Two of Darwin’s leading real estate agencies have combined to become one of the Northern Territory’s biggest commercial property managers. LJ Hooker Commercial Darwin and North Commercial NT have merged as part of a strategic expansion to offer commercial property investors and vendors increased support, best practice insights and connections for their assets.

21 August 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 6 mins

LJ Hooker Commercial Celebrates Its Longstanding Agencies

Several LJ Hooker Commercial businesses throughout Australia have celebrated lengthy anniversaries with the network recently. We spoke with those offices to find out how their markets have changed over time.

16 August 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Investor Pops the Cork on Central Coast Bottle Shop

An Avoca Beach shopfront tenanted by BWS on a long-term lease has changed hands through a campaign managed by LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast.

6 August 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Toowoomba Development Site Listed for First Time in Almost 50 Years

The landmark White Oaks Motel in East Toowoomba has been brought to market for the first time in almost 50 years as part of a development opportunity topping 11,000sqm in the city’s blue-chip neighbourhood.

24 July 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Tenant Secures Their Future With Development Upside Attached

While some developers are offloading sites and construction activity slows, a Gold Coast industrial site with upside for medium-density residential development sold well over reserve at auction recently. 

12 July 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Interest in Servos Rises on Back of Record Road Budget

The Northern Territory Government’s focus on road funding has heightened investor interest in service station assets in the Top End.

8 June 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Retail Property Stabilises After Pandemic

Retail property is placed for moderate growth despite economic headwinds and the changing consumer spending according to LJ Hooker Commercial’s recently released Retail Market Monitor.

24 May 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

CBD Building Sells With Development Upside

A CBD building with development upside overlooking Light Square has sold for $4.285m in a campaign managed by LJ Hooker Commercial Adelaide.

8 May 2023 | Ryan Ellem

Canberra Office Landlords Await Budget Outcomes

Office landlords are awaiting the outcomes of the 2023/24 Federal Budget to see how the Government’s fiscal priorities influence the ACT’s workforce.

20 April 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

The Importance of a Quality Asset Manager

The value of a knowledgeable and proactive commercial asset manager can represent tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, for investors over the term of a lease.

17 April 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Transport Hub to Transform Sydney-Brisbane Trucking

After several decades of planning, a long-awaited road network into the regional centre of Taree has brought with it the opportunity to deliver the largest transport hub between Sydney and Brisbane.

5 April 2023 | Mathew Tiller | 6 mins

Employment Provides Positive Outlook for Commercial Markets

Australian commercial property markets have faced significant challenges in recent years. High inflation, rising interest rates, declining bond returns, global conflicts, and geopolitical actions have all combined to increase market uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the market has also witnessed new opportunities and structural shifts that have positively impacted commercial real estate assets.

5 April 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Industrial Tenancies Run Red Hot in Sydney’s South West

Competition for industrial rentals in Sydney’s South-West is now akin to the residential market, according to LJ Hooker Commercial Macarthur Director Aaron Ward.

28 March 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Redevelopment Site in Walking Distance of Brisbane’s Olympics HQ Sells for $6.5M

A strata-titled motel within walking distance of the Gabba has sold for $6.5m as the investment drive ahead of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics picks up.

23 March 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Top Performing IGA Investment to Go Under the Hammer

One of Australia’s best performing IGAs will go under the hammer this month as quality suburban retail assets enjoy a surge in popularity post-Covid.

8 March 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 4 mins

No Slowdown for Industrial Rental Growth as Demand Continues to Outstrip Supply

Industrial rents will continue to rise over 2023 despite economic headwinds, LJ Hooker Commercial’s latest Industrial Market Monitor shows.

28 February 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 4 mins

Toowoomba’s Pub Music Scene May Be Set For Encore

An iconic Toowoomba pub has come to market, one of the last spots for local live music in Regional Queensland.

7 February 2023 | Ryan Ellem | 1 mins

LJ Hooker Commercial Invests in Sunshine Coast With New Agency

National real estate group LJ Hooker Commercial has established a full-service agency on the Sunshine Coast, combining award-winning local expertise with national systems and connections for business owners, investors, syndicates, government agencies and others.

30 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

WFH Renews the Appeal of Neighbourhood Retail

Retailers struggled through the pandemic’s lockdowns. Cafe, hairdresser, salad bar owners and others were willing-on the populace to reach the target vaccine thresholds so lockdowns would be confined to the past.

30 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

What’s in Store for the Future of Offices?

Australia’s office market has undergone a structural shift in the wake of the digital transformation of workplaces by Covid.

30 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

The Industrial Sector’s Importance Within the Broader Economy Comes to the Fore

Amidst the turbulent conditions of the last three years, the industrial sector’s importance within the broader economy came to the fore.

29 November 2022 | Mathew Tiller | 2 mins

Office Recovery Continues With Rents on an Upward Trend

Prime office rents will edge upward over 2023 despite the lingering work from home movement, according to LJ Hooker Commercial’s latest Office Market Monitor.

22 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 1 mins

LJ Hooker Commercial Takes Home a Swag of REISA Honours

LJ Hooker Commercial Adelaide has taken home the top commercial and industrial property honours at this year’s Real Estate Institute of South Australia gala.

22 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 1 mins

Perth Commercial Specialists Take Home Top LJ Hooker Accolade

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth has been named the LJ Hooker Group’s Top Commercial Real Estate business for 2021-22, following an outstanding year providing solutions for WA sellers and investors.

16 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem

Brisbane Fringe and Suburban Specialist Named Network’s Top Performer

LJ Hooker Commercial Brisbane’s senior sales and leasing specialist Manoli Nicolas has been named the real estate group’s top performer 2021-22 at its international awards gala held at Cairns this week.

14 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem

LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown Specialists Named LJ Hooker’s Most Productive Office

LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown has been crowned the real estate Group’s Most Productive Office its International Awards gala held in Cairns this week. The Most Productive Office award recognises the Group’s agency that achieved the highest volume of business per agent over the last 12 months.

1 November 2022 | Mathew Tiller | 8 mins

Commercial Real Estate to Play an Important Role in Economic Recovery

Volatility, regulations, disruptions and shifting financial market conditions, experienced over recent years, has failed to dent the performance of commercial real estate assets. One reason for this stability is that commercial property plays an important part in how we work, live and play.

1 November 2022 | Ryan Ellem

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba Specialist Takes Home State’s Top Commercial Agent Honour

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba’s Chris Stewart has been awarded the state’s top commercial real estate agent following a stellar year delivering premium results for sellers and investors throughout South-West Queensland.

28 October 2022 | Ryan Ellem

Auctions Drive Competition Across SA Commercial

Sellers are utilising the auction process to capitalise on investor interest in commercial assets throughout South Australia since mid-year.

27 October 2022 | Ryan Ellem

Master Plan to Drive Illawarra Interest

The Illawarra’s industrial property market has come into national focus with the announcement of a masterplan for under-utilised land in Port Kembla.

26 October 2022 | Mathew Tiller | 6 mins

Federal Budget 2022: Developers Take a Lead in Federal Budget’s Housing Commitment

The first Federal Budget from the new government looks to tackle the cost-of-living challenges being experienced by Australian households and businesses.

19 October 2022 | Ryan Ellem

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth takes out network’s top WA honour

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth has capped off a stellar 12 months advising investors, tenants and occupiers across the state by being named the real estate group’s top WA office on the weekend.

30 September 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

LJ Hooker Offices Diversify for Commercial Advantages

Residential agency owners are diversifying into commercial real estate services to cater to the wider needs of their clients and expand their revenue streams.

12 September 2022 | Ryan Ellem

Brisbane Agency Named LJ Hooker’s Top Commercial Specialists

LJ Hooker Commercial Brisbane been named the network’s top Queensland commercial property specialists at the brand’s state awards held at The Star, Gold Coast on the weekend.

31 August 2022 | Mathew Tiller | 5 mins

What’s in Store for Commercial Property Returns?

People are asking what’s in store for the commercial real estate market amidst the challenges of increased living costs, rising interest rates and global supply chain bottlenecks.

8 August 2022 | Katrina Creer | 4 mins

A Clearer Pathway Could Attract More Women to Commercial Property

Property specialist Tara Imlach, from LJ Hooker Commercial Southern Gold Coast, has seen her sales figures increase by around 30 per cent annually since moving into the sector, with 2021-2022 her best ever year.

8 August 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Developers and Institutional Investors Tipped for Long-Held South-West Sydney Industrial Site

A south-west Sydney site totalling 41,490sqm is set to attract interest from investors and developers who have been starved of large-scale industrial sites throughout the corridor when it comes to market, this week.

7 July 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Town Investments Come Into the Spotlight for Farmers

Excellent seasonal conditions over the last two years have been welcomed by farmers after years of demoralising drought.

7 July 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Personal Wealth Drives Central Coast’s Industrial Market

Industrial land values have surged across Australia in the wake of COVID-19, with regional markets like the Central Coast also sharing in the boom.

15 June 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 4 mins

Retail Makes a Rebound but Challenges Remain

Improved portfolio valuations and tightened rental vacancies have offered better results for the retail sector but economic headwinds remain for tenants and landlords, according to LJ Hooker Commercial’s Retail Market Monitor.

25 May 2022 | Mathew Tiller | 4 mins

Commercial Real Estate Prospers as Life Returns to Normal

After a challenging two years, Australia’s commercial property sector is showing its strength with LJ Hooker Commercial identifying new opportunities emerging in the post-pandemic market especially in warehousing as online shopping has surged.

6 April 2022 | Mathew Tiller | 3 mins

A Room With a View

Demand for well-tenanted commercial investments has extended to the Gold Coast with exceptional results being recorded – even in enclaves better known for waves than white collar services.

7 January 2022 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Savvy Sellers Bring Down the Gavel

A lack of stock and buyer demand have combined to make auctions the perfect tactic for commercial vendors.

1 October 2021 | Mathew Tiller | 3 mins

More Roads Lead To Toowoomba

As Australia's second-largest inland city and the gateway to Queensland's resources rich South-West, Toowoomba is a strategic outpost for governments and their service departments.

1 October 2021 | Mathew Tiller | 3 mins

Demand for Industrial Land Holds Firm in the West

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth has managed several campaigns for the Western Australian Government over the last five years: everything from eco-tourism assets in the Pilbara to the sale of the carpark opposite Princess Margaret Hospital to Woolworths.

21 April 2021 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Australia-Wide Network Unveils Next Chapter

LJ Hooker Commercial has launched its next chapter to better service customers across Australia, with the specialist service network relaunching their iconic brand.

21 April 2021 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

Owner-Occupants Hunt Off-Market Opportunities in South-West

The purchaser of a three-building Revesby facility is the latest owner-occupier to hunt-out an off-market sale in Sydney's industrial corridor.

23 March 2021 | Ryan Ellem | 6 mins

Commercial Real Estate in 2021 - Regional Opportunities Abound

We take a look at some of the changes that have occurred since the onset of Covid-19, and what these could mean for commercial property owners, developers and tenants.

23 March 2021 | Mathew Tiller | 3 mins

What’s Your Strategy Amidst the COVID Recovery?

As Australia's economic recovery from COVID-19 gets underway, business owners and investors are reviewing how to leverage the market environment for their commercial property strategies.

16 March 2021 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

North Coast Hospital Site Comes to Market

The New South Wales Government has listed the former Macksville Hospital for sale, offering a redevelopment opportunity of approximately 30,000sqm within the town.

27 January 2021 | Ryan Ellem | 2 mins

JLL Directors Join LJ Hooker Commercial

Two of Western Sydney’s leading industrial property agents have joined LJ Hooker Commercial’s Bankstown office as the industrial business attracts continued interest.

3 November 2020 | Ryan Ellem | 3 mins

Industrial Proves Its Resilience Against the Backdrop of COVID-19

LJ Hooker Commercial’s Industrial Market Monitor has predicted prime investors in Sydney’s industrial market are set to benefit from 12% price growth to 2023 despite an uncertain economic outlook.

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Partners Group and Realterm JV Makes First Foray Into Australia With Southwest Sydney Logistics Site

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Occupier Beats Out Field of Investors for Industrial Freehold

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LJ Hooker Group Appoints Head of Commercial

LJ Hooker Commercial Unveils Its Top International Performers

Coolangatta Arcade Sells for First Time in 55 Years

LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown Takes Home Trifecta of Honours

Multi-Sector Specialist Manoli Nicolas Named Group’s Top Queensland Commercial Specialist

Influential Adelaide Business Owner Mario Bonomi Named the Group’s Top SA Commercial Specialist

One of Adelaide’s Most Significant Office Assets in 2023 Comes to Market

Darwin Agencies Merge for an Expanded Commercial Offering

LJ Hooker Commercial Celebrates Its Longstanding Agencies

Investor Pops the Cork on Central Coast Bottle Shop

Toowoomba Development Site Listed for First Time in Almost 50 Years

Tenant Secures Their Future With Development Upside Attached

Interest in Servos Rises on Back of Record Road Budget

Retail Property Stabilises After Pandemic

CBD Building Sells With Development Upside

Canberra Office Landlords Await Budget Outcomes

The Importance of a Quality Asset Manager

Transport Hub to Transform Sydney-Brisbane Trucking

Employment Provides Positive Outlook for Commercial Markets

Industrial Tenancies Run Red Hot in Sydney’s South West

Redevelopment Site in Walking Distance of Brisbane’s Olympics HQ Sells for $6.5M

Top Performing IGA Investment to Go Under the Hammer

No Slowdown for Industrial Rental Growth as Demand Continues to Outstrip Supply

Toowoomba’s Pub Music Scene May Be Set For Encore

LJ Hooker Commercial Invests in Sunshine Coast With New Agency

WFH Renews the Appeal of Neighbourhood Retail

What’s in Store for the Future of Offices?

The Industrial Sector’s Importance Within the Broader Economy Comes to the Fore

Office Recovery Continues With Rents on an Upward Trend

LJ Hooker Commercial Takes Home a Swag of REISA Honours

Perth Commercial Specialists Take Home Top LJ Hooker Accolade

Brisbane Fringe and Suburban Specialist Named Network’s Top Performer

LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown Specialists Named LJ Hooker’s Most Productive Office

Commercial Real Estate to Play an Important Role in Economic Recovery

LJ Hooker Commercial Toowoomba Specialist Takes Home State’s Top Commercial Agent Honour

Auctions Drive Competition Across SA Commercial

Master Plan to Drive Illawarra Interest

Federal Budget 2022: Developers Take a Lead in Federal Budget’s Housing Commitment

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth takes out network’s top WA honour

LJ Hooker Offices Diversify for Commercial Advantages

Brisbane Agency Named LJ Hooker’s Top Commercial Specialists

What’s in Store for Commercial Property Returns?

A Clearer Pathway Could Attract More Women to Commercial Property

Developers and Institutional Investors Tipped for Long-Held South-West Sydney Industrial Site

Town Investments Come Into the Spotlight for Farmers

Personal Wealth Drives Central Coast’s Industrial Market

Retail Makes a Rebound but Challenges Remain

Commercial Real Estate Prospers as Life Returns to Normal

A Room With a View

Savvy Sellers Bring Down the Gavel

More Roads Lead To Toowoomba

Demand for Industrial Land Holds Firm in the West

Australia-Wide Network Unveils Next Chapter

Owner-Occupants Hunt Off-Market Opportunities in South-West

Commercial Real Estate in 2021 - Regional Opportunities Abound

What’s Your Strategy Amidst the COVID Recovery?

North Coast Hospital Site Comes to Market

JLL Directors Join LJ Hooker Commercial

Industrial Proves Its Resilience Against the Backdrop of COVID-19