"When forecasting the year ahead, those of us who have been in the market for a long time hope for the best but always assess the risks. "

"2018 saw hotel sales volumes totalling approx $1.8bn, but still just below the long term average of $1.9bn and nearly half of the 2015 peak."

"Income-producing assets have fared exceptionally well in Melbourne’s commercial property market in 2018, despite media coverage around falling confidence in the market."

"Co-working and related flexible office space, in conjunction with government expansion, have fuelled office leasing demand in Melbourne in 2018."

"Asian capital has continued its aggressive infiltration into Perth’s A Grade commercial property market throughout 2018."

"Perth’s industrial market has made a comeback in the second half of 2018, following the quietest six-month period in 15 years."

"Local, interstate and offshore buyers will continue to hunt down premium Adelaide assets in the coming 12 months."

"Demand for office leasing enquiries between 1,000s-5,000sq m have characterised the 2018 market, steadily pushing the vacancy rate to a record low."

"Brisbane’s office markets are starting to feel the positive effects of an economic turnaround in QLD off the back of a nation-leading labour market and population growth."

"We have seen a healthy and strong finish to 2018, with the shortage of land pushing prices to unprecedented highs. "