Phil wanted to rent a shop in Footscray. The owner would rather it sits empty
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Footscray's commercial real estate market faces a paradoxical crisis where property owners choose to keep premises vacant rather than lease them. This puzzling trend in Melbourne's inner suburbs reveals deeper economic challenges affecting Victoria's retail and commercial sectors. Prospective tenants encounter obstacles despite seeking opportunities in strategically located areas, signaling systemic issues in property management and investment strategies that warrant urgent attention from stakeholders and policymakers.
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Phil wanted to rent a shop in Footscray. The owner would rather it sits empty
Despite its prime inner-city location, much of Footscray’s prime real estate is sitting empty. Experts say it’s symptomatic of a much bigger problem facing Victoria.
