In last week’s article, you read a general overview of the Retail sector … and some of the issues currently confronting traders.
Let’s now take a quick look at three of the capital cities. [Read more…]
Commercial Property: Should You Be Cautious
About Investing in the Retail Sector?
4 October, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many investors just simply fall in love with Retail property. And probably, because of familiarity — as it tends to influence so much of our daily lives.
Therefore, after investing in Residential property for a while, you find people will gravitate naturally towards Retail properly.
To them, it seems to be the next logical step. But is that actually the case? [Read more…]
Retail Returns to Favour
31 March, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Retail property has had some press coverage of late.
It has shown a surprising improvement, given global events and the hike in interest rates.
Westfield (a good retail barometer) reported a strong mid-year result from its Australian shopping centres.
As you can see from the table, Vacancy rates have fallen significantly and Yields firmed — particularly within the strip shopping centres of Melbourne.
And furthermore, rentals have also started to climb … as the economic recovery has given shoppers confidence to start spending again.
Currently yields ranging between 4% and 6.5% across these various strip centres. And would indicate that investors are returning to retail property once more.
If you are planning to acquire some Retail property, you need …
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1. A strong tenant (well-established, or proven backing);
2. A long lease (5 years+); and also
3. Solid rental reviews (CPI or at least 3.75% pa).
With these in place, you should be able enjoy a good long-term investment.
