Define the question
Understand the client’s objectives, constraints and property-related decisions.
Advisory
What is Property Advisory?
Property advisers help clients make informed decisions about sites, projects and portfolios. They bring together property, economic, planning and financial evidence to develop practical recommendations.
What does the work involve?
Assignments can include market studies, development feasibility, site strategy, transaction advice and portfolio reviews. Teams define the client’s objectives, assess constraints and compare the implications of different options.
The outcome might be a business case, a recommended development option or a portfolio strategy. Clear advice explains the trade-offs, key assumptions and practical steps needed to move forward.
What you’ll work on
Research the evidence
Gather market, economic, planning and property information.
Evaluate options
Compare scenarios, test feasibility and assess the implications of different strategies.
Present recommendations
Prepare reports and presentations that explain the analysis and proposed next steps.
Responsibilities vary by team, asset class and level of experience.
Career snapshot
- Typical Employers
- Property consultancies, professional services and planning firms.
- Work Environment
- Research, financial modelling, workshops and client presentations.
- Key Skills
- Critical thinking, modelling, research and clear communication.
- Property Sectors
- Residential, commercial, infrastructure and mixed-use precincts.
Advisory Employers
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Atlas Economics
Economic, land economics and valuation advice supporting development and land-use decisions.
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Bureau Veritas — Buildings & Infrastructure
Building and infrastructure advisory and project delivery services, incorporating the former APP Group.
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CBRE
Commercial property services, including valuation, agency and advisory.
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Colliers
Commercial property sales, leasing, valuation, advisory and real estate management.
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Cushman & Wakefield
Commercial property leasing, capital markets, valuation and strategic advisory services.
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Deloitte
Real estate strategic and occupier advisory across the property lifecycle.
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EY
Real estate strategic advisory and transaction-related services for property owners, investors and occupiers.
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HillPDA
Advises on property economics, development feasibility, planning and urban policy.
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JLL
Commercial real estate services across transactions, leasing and advisory.
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KPMG
Commercial real estate advice covering property strategy, precincts, transactions and development decisions.
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M3 Property
Independent property valuation, advisory, acquisition and rating and taxation services.
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Macroplan
Provides urban economics, property research, planning and development advisory services.
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Norling Consulting
Brisbane consultancy providing property economics, market research and development analysis.
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Savills
Property sales, leasing, valuation, advisory and asset management across Australia.
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SGS Economics & Planning
Economic, planning and spatial analysis supporting housing, infrastructure, precinct and public-policy decisions.
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TSA Riley
Property and infrastructure consultancy providing strategic advice, project management and asset lifecycle services.
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Urbis
Property, economics, planning and urban advisory.
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