Insights H1 2026 | 27 Mark Nicholls of Commercial Canberra says the ACT’s industrial property market remains extremely resilient. A shortage of affordably priced standalone and strata-titled industrial units, combined with the ACT Government’s limited release of industrial-zoned land, is continuing to place upward pressure on values. “This ongoing supply constraint is making it increasingly challenging for owner-occupiers to secure practical and cost-effective warehousing, factory space and workshops,” Mark notes. At the same time, Canberra’s office and retail markets remain stable, underpinned by steady demand for both newly developed space within mixed-use projects and established resale stock. Enquiry levels are particularly strong for well-leased assets, especially those offering long-term tenancies and strong tenant covenants. From 1 July 2025, the stamp duty-free threshold for commercial property in the ACT increased from $1.9 million to $2 million. Despite ongoing interest rate pressures and council charges, this incentive has stimulated investor activity across all commercial sectors, with notably strong interest from interstate buyers. Canberra Office Industrial Retail Rents p/m² Vacancy Yields Rates p/m² Six-month market outlook For more information, contact: Office Industrial Retail Rents p/m² $350-$600 $200-$400 $400-$950 Vacancy 9.5% 1-2% n/a Yields 6-7.5% 5-6.5% 5.5-7% Rates p/m² $4,000-$6,000 $3,000-$4,500 $6,000-$12,000 Current market conditions $6,870,00 17 & 19 Barry Drive, Turner Recent Notable Transactions SOLD $5,650,000 6 Jenke Circuit, Kambah SOLD Mark Nicholls mark.nicholls@canberra.rhc.com.au
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