Insider Tips to Help You Discover How to Succeed with Commercial Property
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY in general (and the major banks in particular) have been under the microscope recently as a result of the Royal Commission. And that has provided a steady stream of negative headlines for the banks over the past 12 months.
As a result, the banks have instituted a number of changes including: [Read more…]
WHEN PURCHASING A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, the valuation is a key element in the financing process and in providing the buyer with comfort in their purchase price.
For the wise investor, it is important to have some understanding of how valuations are conducted.
Doing so will establish confidence that the valuation will not pose an issue with finance and also act as a basic tool, to verify a purchase price or estimate asset value for existing properties. [Read more…]
IN MY LAST ARTICLE, you read about the various securities lenders can take over your property, in addition to mortgages.
This article will highlight various options for improving your security position when borrowing as a means of maximising your asset protection. [Read more…]
THE OTHER DAY, I was doing some analysis on the loans lodged over the past year … looking at the time-frames, and where the delays have occurred.
And I was struck by the number of stages a loan application needs to go through, before settlement. Plus the number of people the file depends upon, to go smoothly.
The people involved in this process can include the broker, the bank officer, credit analyst, valuer, borrower’s solicitor, bank’s solicitor, vendor’s solicitor, accountant, financial adviser (if financial advice is required), real estate agent and, possibly, the tenant.
As you can appreciate, delays can occur at the hands of any of these stakeholders with dire consequences. That’s why it is advisable (as far as possible) for you to retain as much control over the process as you can … in order to avoid potential pitfalls. [Read more…]
IT IS NO SURPRISE that banks are still rather coy about funding Developments, so maybe a few ideas on how to get your projects across the line could be helpful.
SO LET’S GO right back to basics … and just break down a Commercial property investment into its fundamental components.
You see, very few investors seem to spend enough time to fully understand what’s involved.
And you may care to explore each of these aspects in a little more detail. [Read more…]
IT’S TRUE … every deal will always be different. But that does not mean you can’t use a series of simple measures, to help you sift the “wheat from the chaff”!
Only then, are those properties entitled to make it through to the next stage of detailed analysis.
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BANKS have a variety of ways of analysing a Commercial property; but there are a few guidelines they all tend to use.
For them, the most important number is the property’s Net Operating Income — which is basically rental minus expenses. As simple as that may seem, the calculation can vary dramatically from lender to lender.
Calculating the Net Operating Income is fairly straightforward. [Read more…]
One of the main attractions of investing in Commercial Property is its security.
Unlike residential property … Commercial Property is generally still there performing for you, if the economy does slow down.
However, when the economy is strong, Commercial Property grows in value and provides you with a steady income.
Anyway, for those of you starting out … here’s a list of the benefits you’ll enjoy from successful Commercial property investing. [Read more…]
WHEN IT COMES TO MAXIMISING your property income, depreciation is a powerful tool that is often overlooked.
As a Commercial Investor, you have a unique advantage over those investing solely in residential properties.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS HAVE a range of methods for evaluating commercial properties, but there are some general guidelines that they typically follow.
One of the key numbers that banks focus on is the property’s Net Operating Income (NOI), which is essentially the rental income minus expenses.
WITH EVERY NEGOTIATION, you always need to be thinking on your feet. And here are several simple Tips to help you do just that.
WHEN YOU EMBARK on your journey as a property investor, it can be overwhelming – with a flood of information and diverse opinions. To help simplify the process, here are five essential tips for new (and seasoned) investors.
IT DOES NOT MATTER whether you’re an investor or an owner-occupier, there are several important factors to consider when purchasing a commercial property to ensure you make the right choice.
In a previous article, I shared a handy App to assist you in shortlisting potential properties. If you haven’t already downloaded it, simply click on the HiReturn Filter over on the right, to install it on your tablet or mobile device.
THERE IS A BELIEF among many experts that a surge in the stock market typically precedes a recovery in the commercial property market by about six months. And the start of this year saw equity markets gaining some momentum.
I HAVE BEEN ASKED countless times about the secrets to a successful negotiation. And I want to share with you the key elements to help make your negotiations effective.
But first, just watch this short video to gain a quick understanding of these three essential elements that form the foundation of every negotiation.
