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Sunday, August 16, 2026

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9:03 PMPropertymarkets News

Two Adjacent Blocks Sell for $25M

Summary

Brisbane private investor Steve Urquhart has bought two adjoining blocks for $25 million in Northshore Hamilton, a Queensland Government Priority Development Area.

The purchase increases Urquhart's control of developable land within one of Brisbane's major urban renewal

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Consolidated ownership could accelerate development and reshape the next phase of Northshore Hamilton.

8:06 PMPropertymarkets News

Growthpoint Achieves Record Office Leasing and FY26 FFO Near Top of Guidance Range

Summary

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported record office leasing for the year ended 30 June 2026, with funds from operations per security tracking near the top of its guidance range.

Record leasing shows that tenant demand and occupancy performance have strengthened despite the broader pressure

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The result provides fresh evidence that well-positioned office assets are stabilising even as the sector remains financially exposed.

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