Office Pain, Industrial Gain: Opportunities in Commercial Property - Jason Huljich | Centuria

Apr 10, 2025

Jason Huljich, Cofounder and Joint-CEO of Centuria, talks about the evolving landscape of commercial real estate post-pandemic. He highlights how traditional office spaces are challenged, while eCommerce-driven logistics properties thrive. Huljich discusses investing in unlisted funds, expanding to international markets, and the growth of real estate debt. He emphasizes the importance of experienced management during market fluctuations and reveals exciting opportunities in sectors like healthcare and large-format retail properties.

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INSIGHT

Centuria's Diverse Property Portfolio

Centuria manages diverse property assets including office, industrial, retail, agricultural, and healthcare sectors.
Investors can access these through various listed and unlisted funds tailored to sector and diversification preferences.

ADVICE

Key Property Investment Criteria

Focus investments on location, asset quality and leaseability with sustainability increasingly crucial.
Enhancing assets through refurbishments increases appeal and profitability on sale.

INSIGHT

Logistics Real Estate Boom

Logistics demand surged due to eCommerce growth and faster delivery expectations.
Vacancy rates in Australian industrial properties dropped to a historic low, pushing rents significantly higher.

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The world of commercial real estate has been a world of divergent fortunes in the past 5 years. On one hand, office buildings have struggled in a COVID-adjusted, work-from-home world. Meanwhile, all of us spending more time at home has been a boon for eCommerce and the logistics warehouses that support it.

One company at the centre of it all has been Centuria, one of Australia's largest commercial real estate investors.

Today, we speak to the cofounder and Joint-CEO of Centuria, Jason Huljich, about how the world of commercial real estate is changing and where he is spying opportunities.

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