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INSIDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: The future of commercial property: Demographic shifts you need to know, no. 59

04 APR 2025 • By Robyn Tongol • 1 min read • Investor Strategy

In episode 59 of Inside Commercial Property, hosts Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant are joined by Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group, to explore the major demographic, technological, and economic shifts shaping the future of commercial real estate.

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With rapid changes in where and how we work, commercial property investors must stay ahead of trends that will impact office space, industrial assets, and retail centres. Simon highlights the rise of regional business hubs, the growing demand for industrial real estate fuelled by e-commerce, and the long-term effects of AI and automation on workforce dynamics.

This episode covers:

  • The new settlement patterns – Are CBD’s in decline, and what does that mean for investors?
  • E-commerce and industrial property – Why logistics hubs are now prime investment targets.
  • Neighbourhood shopping centres – How demographic shifts are driving demand for suburban retail.
  • Generational wealth transfer – What younger investors want in commercial real estate.
  • AI and automation – How technology will reshape property investment strategies.

If you want to futureproof your portfolio and understand the forces driving commercial property demand over the next decade, this episode is a must-listen.

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