Talking Property with CBRE

As younger generations redefine success, purpose and growth at work, are organisations evolving quickly enough to keep pace?

In this episode of Talking Property, host Kathryn House sits down with two emerging industry voices whose standout talks at the recent CoreNet Australia Conference challenged delegates to rethink the future of work through a more human lens.

Marco Gritti explores what younger employees are really looking for from employers, arguing that opportunities for growth, autonomy and belonging matter more than many leaders realise. Meanwhile, workplace designer Carmen Paech tackles one of the biggest questions facing organisations in the age of AI: what is a human worth?

Together, they discuss why human connection remains critical in a technology-driven world, how organisations can create cultures that encourage learning and curiosity, and why creativity, empathy and imagination will become even more valuable as AI takes on routine tasks.

From attracting and retaining talent to designing workplaces that foster collaboration and innovation, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on how organisations can help people thrive in the future of work.

Australia's office market is evolving rapidly, driven by strong demand for premium workplaces, constrained future supply and changing occupier expectations.

In Part 2 of our special Office Reset series, host Kathryn House is joined by Andy Collins, Executive General Manager, Office at Dexus, and Matthew Brown, Head of Office at the GPT Group.

They discuss where the biggest opportunities are emerging, why quality assets continue to outperform, the future of rents and incentives, and how landlords are rethinking everything from office fitouts to tenant experience. The conversation also explores major developments such as Atlassian Central, the growing role of AI, and why innovation, sustainability and service will be critical to the next chapter of Australia's office sector.

You can also tune into Part 1 of our Office Reset series here: The Office Reset: Part 1 | CBRE Australia

Australia's office sector is entering a new phase, with strong demand for premium workplaces, evolving occupier expectations and growing pressure on future supply.

In Part 1 of our special office series, host Kathryn House sits down with Amanda Steele, Head of Property at IFM Investors, and Fiona Denison, Head of Asset Management, Office at Charter Hall, to explore the forces reshaping the market.

Together, they discuss why high-quality office assets are outperforming, how AI is influencing workplace strategy, the growing importance of sustainability and electrification, and why the office has become a destination designed around experience, wellbeing and collaboration.

In this third edition of The House View for 2026, Phil Rowland and Sameer Chopra revisit the Australian real estate outlook after a volatile first half shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, sticky inflation, higher interest rates and the Federal Budget.

Despite these headwinds, the Q2 data points to a more resilient market than many expected. Investment activity rebounded, leasing demand remained strong in key office markets, cap rates were broadly stable, and rent growth continued to surprise on the upside - particularly for prime, well-located assets.

Phil and Sameer explore why fundamentals such as supply and demand continue to matter most, how a constrained development pipeline is supporting rent growth, and what the Federal Budget could mean for private capital flows into commercial real estate. They also discuss the impact of AI on office demand, the outlook for construction costs and economic rents, and why access to quality stock in quality locations remains a defining theme for occupiers and investors.

The episode closes with Sameer’s key predictions for the second half of 2026.

In this special edition of Talking Property, the first to be recorded in front of a live audience, CBRE's Global Head of Research, Dr Henry Chin, explores the forces reshaping global real estate.

From the outlook for global capital flows and investor sentiment to the growing influence of AI, data centres and productivity challenges, Henry shares his perspective on where the biggest opportunities and risks are emerging. The conversation also revisits Henry's well-known comment that Australia was in "La La Land" two years ago when it came to asset repricing, and whether his view has changed amid shifting market conditions.

Tune in for insights on supply and demand dynamics, the global flight to quality, return-to-office trends, and what investors, occupiers and developers should be watching over the next 6–12 months.