Australian Standard AS1851 – Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment is now a legislated requirement in New South Wales. While AS1851 has long been regarded as industry best practice, its formal adoption marks a shift in how building owners, facility managers, and service providers approach maintenance,
Large Format Retailers are heading into 2026 with a familiar challenge: stores that no longer keep up with how the business actually operates. Across national networks, ageing environments, heavier operational loads, and rising customer expectations are forcing leaders to reassess store performance. Not store by store,
Colliers Retail Middle Markets Tim McIntosh and Will Heffernan have successfully completed the off-market sale of Bunnings Warehouse Epping (VIC) for $49.5 million, achieving a benchmark yield of 4.92 per cent. The transaction marks the largest Bunnings sale in Victoria since 2021. The deal represents the
In retail, commercial, and property environments, few assets work harder than your pylon sign. It operates 24/7, carries your brand, and is often the first physical touchpoint customers have with your business. Yet despite the visibility of pylons, they are often overlooked in maintenance strategies until
Following a competitive campaign that drew multiple offers from major buyers, Treendale Home & Lifestyle Centre in Australind (Western Australia) has changed hands in a $53 million transaction, with institutional investor Region Group acquiring the asset from Royal Oak Capital. Alex Gismondi, CEO & Founder of
A new retail destination known as Bacchus Marsh Central (BMC), in the Moorabool region, is expected to commence construction in first quarter of 2026, with opening targeted for Easter 2027. Plans for the proposed 15,000 sqm Large Format Retail Centre, including pad sites, have been lodged with the Victorian State
David Frew has been appointed National Property Portfolio Manager at Beacon Lighting. David has over 20 years' experience in property across the UK and Australia. He was with DTZ in Edinburgh before successfully transferring to Australia in 2007. He then went on to work with
Ray White Commercial CSR recently hosted the webinar Large Format Retail: 2026 and Beyond. Moderated by Vanessa Rader, Head of Research at Ray White, and hosted by Julie Ryan, CEO, Major Assets & National Retail, Ray White Commercial (CSR), the insightful session brought together sector leaders
David Frew, National Property Portfolio Manager David started recently with Beacon Lighting and has over 20 years' experience in property across the UK and Australia. He was with DTZ in Edinburgh before successfully transferring to Australia in 2007. He then went on to work with Yum!
Paul Morrissy, Senior Manager – Renewable Solutions at RACV Commercial Energy Solutions Paul Morrissy is the Senior Manager – Renewable Solutions at RACV Commercial Energy Solutions, where he leads strategy, design, and deployment of large‑scale renewable energy technologies across the commercial and retail sectors. His work