Suburban strips continue to trump pandemic-hit CBD

Shopping and hospitality strips in Adelaide’s suburbs are thriving with record low retail vacancy rates as the CBD continues to suffer through density restrictions and work from home orders that look set to further widen the gulf in early 2022.

Suburban high streets drive ahead as CBD struggles

Adelaide’s suburban shopping strips continue a strong recovery from the pandemic downturn with demand growing for shopfronts on The Parade and Prospect Road while the CBD lags behind, according to a new study.

Adelaide likely to fall short of population target

Adelaide is on a trajectory to fall short of its residential population growth target, and the city council needs to spend more than $260,000 on a series of strategies to attract more people, a new report says.

What’s behind Adelaide’s empty buildings problem?

There is little evidence Adelaide’s record office vacancy problem is caused by over-regulation despite property owners’ claims, says the researcher behind a new university study aimed at finding solutions.

Three years on, still no takers for Hindley St icon

One of the most beautiful buildings in Adelaide’s West End stands empty, with its owners still seeking a tenant almost three years after Arts SA moved out.

Adelaide CBD office vacancy rate continues to climb

The proportion of office buildings without tenants in Adelaide’s CBD has continued its steep climb – rising to its highest level since 1999.

Renew Adelaide expands into CBD office market

The not-for-profit organisation setting up rent-free tenancy deals for Adelaide retail and hospitality start-ups has expanded into the commercial office market, where vacancy rates are at record highs.

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