Historically, businesses have approached industrial property needs through a linear lens: envisage the optimal supply chain strategy, then secure suitable properties to execute. The current landscape of Australian industrial property markets, particularly in major capital cities like Sydney and Melbourne, is fundamentally challenging this conventional wisdom.
After years of extremely low vacancy rates and soaring rents across the country, market dynamics have transformed, creating a rare window of opportunity for businesses seeking new facilities or considering relocation.
This shifting landscape requires a more integrated approach to industrial property decisions, where real estate availability and costs can become primary drivers of supply chain strategy rather than secondary considerations. The following whitepaper explores these factors in detail, providing practical guidance for navigating this new reality in industrial property decision-making.
