This year's report takes a global view of property markets. Last year we encouraged investors to look beyond the backyard. Now Australian investors are actively joining the race around the world for opportunities and yield. In peaking domestic property markets, property values at home are more sensitive this year to interest rates and government policy. The race is well and truly underway to find attractive alternatives. As Australia's economy becomes more subject to overseas influences, our property markets, particularly office and industrial, are also moving in sync with global markets.

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