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Australia’s industrial property market: A rising star

Australia's industrial property market has emerged from obscurity to become a significant player in recent years. The exponential rise of e-commerce and international trade dynamics drives its impressive growth. The rapid shift towards online shopping, amplified by...

Hard Insurance Market: Spotlight on Asset Value Declarations

The global insurance market has recently entered a hardening phase, marked by reduced capacity, increased premium rates, and stricter underwriting criteria. This challenging environment has shifted the spotlight onto asset value declarations from underwriters and...

Introducing Asset Valuation Advisory

We are excited to announce that Griffin Valuation Advisory has officially rebranded. We are now officially Asset Valuation Advisory. This monumental change represents a significant milestone in our company's history as we continue to evolve and grow. As we arrive...

What are the current inflation pressures?

As of October 2022, Australia’s inflation rate has been recorded as the highest in over 32 years. The high inflation levels can be attributed to the knock-on effects of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and stronger consumer demand.  The most prominent price hikes...

Key insights on rising construction costs

The costs within construction have increased drastically over the last few months. This is undoubtedly driven by inflation, but it can also be noted that factors such as economic stimulus, supply chain issues, material availability and shortage of skills are all...

Our comment on interest rate increases and their impact on costs

Earlier this year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the cash rate for the first time in over 11 years. The economy is growing strongly; unemployment is at its lowest in 48 years, inflation is at an all-time high and wage growth is accelerating. Forecasts...