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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Brisbane Property Think Tank, where industry leaders, visionaries, and changemakers will gather to explore the economic, environmental, and planning forces shaping Australia’s property market in the year ahead. This exclusive event will cut through the noise and provide fresh perspectives on Australia’s housing and development challenges, offering invaluable insights and inspiring discussions.

Explore the economic, environmental, and planning forces shaping Australia’s property market in the year ahead. Kicking off the evening, Martin Lakos, Division Director at Macquarie, will deliver a sharp international and national outlook—covering inflation, interest rates, consumer sentiment, and what the Brisbane Olympics could mean for future investment.

Exclusive Insights: Gain knowledge from experts across the development, construction, and planning sectors.

Engaging Discussions: Explore the big challenges and bold ideas driving sustainable urban growth.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with Brisbane’s most influential property minds.

We’ll conclude the evening with drinks, canapés, and engaging conversations at The Westin Brisbane, providing a relaxed and sophisticated setting to unwind and network.

Whether you're attending for the insights, the connections, or simply to enjoy an exceptional evening with your peers—this is an event not to be missed.

Property Think Tank events are a forum for our clients and industry leaders to exchange ideas and perspectives on current property development issues. We encourage engagement from the audience so come prepared with questions for our panellists or submit your questions in the registration form.

View the highlights from our Sydney event earlier this year below.

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Martin Lakos
Division Director | Macquarie Private Bank

Martin has been a prominent media spokesperson for Macquarie for over 15 years, regularly appearing as an economic and market commentator on major Australian networks, CNBC Asia, and Bloomberg. Known for his ability to clearly explain complex economic issues and market trends, Martin addresses a wide range of topics from macroeconomics and current trends to interest rates, investor strategy and what's happening in key global markets. With a financial career spanning over 44 years, he started on the Australian Stock Exchange trading floor in 1979 and has held senior roles at Macquarie since 1994, becoming a Division Director in 2006. He is also a senior investment adviser with Macquarie’s Private Bank and actively supports not-for-profit groups, including Epilepsy Action Australia and the Aust. Stockbrokers Foundation. Read more.

Andrew Kita
Managing Director | TRACE Enviornment - on practical solutions for unlocking value from contaminated sites.

Penny Douglas
Director | Urbis - on balancing planning policy, design demands, and community expectations to unlock growth. 

Read more about our panel here.

The 2025 Sydney Property Think Tank gathered industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss Australia's property market, focusing on policy, pricing, and planning.

Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, highlighted the disparity between supply and demand, with NSW needing over 57,000 new homes last year but delivering fewer than 46,000. High construction costs and labour shortages hinder affordability.

Jonathan Wolf and Matthew Daniel emphasised the need for planning reform and skilled migration. Modular construction and standardised designs were suggested as solutions.

The panel agreed that increasing supply and minimising regulatory barriers are key to achieving affordability.

Read more here.