After 50 successful years of building one of Australia’s most trusted and recognised real estate brands, CBRE is entering an exciting new chapter, turbocharged by global expertise and scale to unlock greater opportunities and deliver even more value to our clients.
Renowned for our deep ties to the private investor market and leadership in high-performing, recession-resilient assets, we have been acquired by CBRE, marking a strategic evolution that will significantly expand the service offering for clients on both sides of the transaction. This is a high-velocity alignment of two powerful forces in commercial real estate, one built on generational trust and local market expertise; the other, a global giant with unrivalled reach, research and capital access.
This isn’t just a new partnership, it’s the convergence of two industry leaders at the top of their game. CBRE brings CBRE clients direct access to a broader network, more capital, and sophisticated investment strategies powered by world-class research and global reach.
In 2024, CBRE recorded $332.9 billion in transaction value, managed 715 million square metres of property and facilities, completed over 590,000 valuation assignments, and serviced a loan portfolio exceeding $430 billion.
Together, we will offer a supercharged platform for private investors, developers, family offices and owner-operators seeking smarter, more agile ways to transact in a market that’s becoming more sophisticated by the day.
CBRE has long stood apart for our distinctive auction campaigns, strong clearance rates, and our ability to deliver tenanted assets across key essential service sectors, early education, fast food, medical & convenience retail.
With over 80 professionals across the country, our agency has helped thousands of clients develop effective wealth creation strategies and become a trusted leader in the private market. Now, as part of CBRE, that engine is about to gain scale and speed.
The acquisition will see CBRE form the foundation of CBRE’s Metropolitan Investments business, which focuses on sub-$35 million assets, arguably one of the fastest-growing, most active areas of the commercial property market. Clients will benefit from the same trusted team, now backed by a global powerhouse with market-leading analytics, international connections and expanded advisory capabilities.
While global interest in Australia’s commercial property market remains strong, local knowledge and execution still count. This partnership enhances both. It keeps the personal, relationship-driven ethos that private clients value, while unlocking greater access to cross-border opportunities, sophisticated investment strategies and world-class research.
While the agreement excludes CBRE offices in the ACT and Western Australia, CBRE’s presence in those markets, along with CBRE’s ongoing relationships, ensures we are well positioned to serve clients through existing partnerships and collaboration.
As CBRE from CBRE, we remain committed to delivering continued success and outstanding results. Through our proven Portfolio Auction events and our exclusively curated Portfolio Select, we ensure exceptional outcomes for our valued clients.
The result? A more powerful, better-connected platform for clients and a clear signal to the market that the future of private investment has arrived.
From the Leaders
“Joining CBRE, one of the most respected global real estate firms, gives us the scale, capability, and reach to elevate what we do best,’ said CBRE CEO, Ingrid Filmer, who will lead the new CBRE Metropolitan Investments team. “This partnership allows us to connect our clients to international capital, world-class research, and broader market opportunities than ever before.’
Phil Rowland, CBRE Advisory Services CEO, Australia & New Zealand, added: “This acquisition aligns with our strategy to best serve clients in the increasingly sophisticated private and high-networth investor market. It will enable us to diversify into new asset types and markets, access strong leadership and broker talent, and enhance our market position in what is a fragmented part of the investment sector.’