Urbis's combination of property and retail economists and researchers in a single firm is unique.

Our urban planners, urban designers, social planners, property experts and valuers also deliver key support. It enables Urbis to provide a superior level of analysis, interpretation and advice in residential, commercial and retail property, both in Australia and internationally.

All our advice and forecasts are backed by our in-house specialist databases, research library and by continual market monitoring and assessment, including consumer sentiment and behaviour. The Retail Averages, for example, benchmarks shopping centres.

In property economics Urbis will:

• Advise on retail, residential, commercial and industrial property sectors.
• Provide in-depth demographic and economic analyses and projections.
• Conduct property sector and market performance reviews.
• Assess the underlying market potential of property assets and projects.
• Analyse the cost-benefit and economic impacts of property projects.
• Oversee investment and financial analyses.
• Provide advice on strategic planning and location assessments.
• Develop and manage development and acquisition strategies.

In retail economics Urbis will:

• Provide detailed analysis and forecasting of household expenditure patterns.
• Undertake consumer research.
• Analyse demographics and trade areas.
• Conduct performance reviews and benchmarking.
• Provide detailed analysis of market potential and turnover forecasting.
• Employ the capabilities of the full Urbis team to provide overall strategic directions.
• Provide strategic advice for development schemes.
• Conduct location assessments and economic impact statements.