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Welcome to this Insight magazine edition #49.

In this edition, we explore the evolution of the office workplace, three years post-COVID lockdowns. We examine the future of commercial property in 2025 with insights from Cromwell’s Research Manager and Investment Strategy Manager Colin Mackay. Additionally, we explore Phoenix Portfolios analysis of DigiCo REIT and celebrate a significant milestone for our Phoenix Portfolios Global Opportunities Fund, marking five years since its inception.

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Feature article

What’s coming for commercial property in 2025?

In this article by Colin Mackay, Cromwell’s Research Manager and Investment Strategy Manager, we look at five key macro developments expected to influence commercial property performance and investment over 2025.

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Feature articles

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December 2024 direct property market update
Brisbane Fringe continues to be one of the top-performing office markets nationally, with only the Brisbane CBD and Canberra having tighter vacancy ra…
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What’s coming for commercial property in 2025?
Santa has come and gone, prawn-induced food comas have ended, and workplaces and schools have started to hum again after the summer break……
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Three years after COVID lockdowns: The evolution of the office workplace
Late 2021 saw the last of the COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia, Specifically, Melbourne, which experienced some of the longest lockdowns globally……
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Latest news

Each month, Cromwell consistently makes progress towards our business goals, which means new and exciting announcements for investors. Insight magazine’s latest news section has the most recent Cromwell developments, and more.

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  • Brisbane assets weather Cyclone Alfred with minimal impact
  • Celebrating International Women’s Day
  • Cromwell half year financial results
  • PCA Committee appointments

Brisbane assets weather Cyclone Alfred with minimal impact

 

Cromwell is pleased to inform you that our Brisbane properties were largely unaffected by the recent tropical cyclone. This includes 100 Creek Street and 545 Queen Street in the Cromwell Direct Property Fund and 400 George Street and HQ North in Cromwell’s investment portfolio.

Our integrated property model ensures we can be vigilant with our assets, proactively safeguarding our tenants and buildings and minimising disruptions.

Key points:

  • Our technology-enabled assets allowed our facilities management team to remotely monitor properties at the peak of the weather event, ensuring that critical services remained operational.
  • The Property Management teams maintained communication over the weekend with our tenants, reassuring them that our assets were functioning normally. This proactive approach facilitated a seamless return to work on the Monday following the event.
  • Our Facilities Management teams were well-prepared, leveraging strong industry relationships to pre-emptively engage contractors for any necessary rectification work. Fortunately, this was not required.
  • While there was some façade damage to 545 Queen Street due to airborne debris, operations were unaffected. The damage will be addressed through insurance.

We extend our gratitude to our dedicated teams and partners for their exceptional efforts during this challenging time.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

 

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated globally by millions each year on 8 March to honour the achievements, strength, and contributions of women everywhere. We at Cromwell are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive. We’re dedicated to championing strong advocacy for the property industry, driving positive change, and fostering growth.

Together, we address key challenges and seize opportunities to shape a vibrant and resilient future for the sector. To acknowledge and celebrate the day, our teams opened discussion about what IWD means, and utilised resources to deepen that understanding. Unfortunately, as a result of Cyclone Alfred, office closures meant we were unable to host our planned morning tea, meaning celebrations were instead held virtually.

We are proud to see IWD celebrated across our assets through use of signage in the lobbies and lifts and communications directly to tenants. We also ran a competition and hosted complimentary massages for tenants. Cromwell’s focus on gender equality has seen us reach key achievements, including a significant reduction in gender pay gap, improved diversity across all levels, paid Domestic Family Violence leave and parental leave for all genders, to name a few.

Together, these efforts reflect our dedication to building a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone at Cromwell.

 

Cromwell half year financial results

 

Cromwell will hold its HY25 financial results on Thursday 27 February 2025. Cromwell invites investors to attend the online briefing, hosted by Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Callaghan and other members of the Cromwell team.

The briefing will commence at 10am AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne).

Pre-register via the Cromwell website:
https://www.cromwellpropertygroup.com/hy25-results

PCA Committee appointments

 

Cromwell is pleased to announce our ongoing, active participation in the Property Council of Australia Committees for 2025/26.

We are committed to championing strong advocacy for the property industry, driving positive change, and fostering growth. Together, we will address key challenges and seize opportunities to shape a vibrant and resilient future for the sector.

 

Market updates

December 2024 direct property market update

Some of the biggest events of the quarter happened far from our shores, none bigger than the US election where the incumbent Democratic Party…
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December 2024 quarter ASX A-REIT market update

The S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Accumulation Index gave back some of the gains seen in the previous quarter, dropping 6.1%. Property stocks underperformed broader….
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As at 31 December 2024.

Cromwell Direct Property Fund
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Cromwell Phoenix Opportunities Fund
Cromwell Property Trust 12
Cromwell Riverpark Trust

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