Latest Shopping Centres News

The GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund is set to deepen its retail property exposure with a $1.2 billion acquisition of interests in two major super-regional shopping centres, Sunshine Plaza and Macarthur Square. This move leverages recent capital raises and underlines GPT's strategy to scale through partnerships.

icetana AI has scored its first commercial wins for Antara Core, an on-premise AI surveillance platform, with prepaid contracts worth $617,000 from Millennium Services Group. The deal also debuts its floor hazard detection technology in major Australian shopping centres.

The GPT Group delivered strong operational results in Q1 2026 with near-record occupancy across retail, office, and logistics assets, alongside solid retail sales and leasing activity. The group’s $610 million oversubscribed equity raise in its Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund underpins growth plans, while FY 2026 earnings guidance is reiterated.

MA Financial Group reported a 44% year-on-year jump in assets under management to $14.8 billion in 1Q26, underpinned by strong lending growth and transactional activity despite asset sales and market volatility.

The GPT Group delivered solid financial and operational results for 2025, growing assets under management to nearly $40 billion and advancing strategic partnerships across retail, logistics, and office sectors.

Elanor Investors Group posted a half-year loss for HY26, with funds under management halving due to asset divestments and the Challenger mandate unwind. The group is advancing a $125 million recapitalisation to stabilise its balance sheet and reduce borrowing costs.

Mustera Property Group reported a 45% revenue increase to $7.28 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong sales at its Forbes Residences project. Despite this growth, the company posted a net loss of $724,430, narrowing its deficit from the previous year as it advances its key North Fremantle development.

Region Group has reported a solid half-year financial performance ending December 2025, with increased revenue, net profit, and distributions, backed by an unqualified auditor review.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a robust half-year result with statutory profit surging to $240.7 million, driven by portfolio growth and strategic transactions. The REIT also advanced its convenience retail focus and announced a major debt refinancing.

icetana Limited reported steady growth in Q2 FY26 with a 36% increase in annual recurring revenue and expanded partnerships across APAC and the Middle East. The company’s cash flow improved, while product enhancements aim to strengthen its AI security offerings.

Finbar Group has achieved over 70% presales for its Palmyra West Apartments project, signalling strong market demand ahead of construction starting in March 2026.

Scentre Group has sold a 25% stake in Westfield Chermside to a Dexus-managed fund for $683 million, maintaining half ownership and management control. This move injects fresh capital aligned with its long-term strategy.