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THE RETAIL LANDSCAPE is altering and evolving – being partially driven by the changing expectations, wants and needs of today’s consumers. And the rise of the ‘pop-up’ shop is one example of this. [Read more…]
How the Economic Machine Really Works
13 December, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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MY BACKGROUND TRAINING is as an economist. And yet, trying to explain such things in an easy-to-understand way can often prove rather difficult.
Australia has been more fortunate than most countries emerging from the GFC. And yet, there seems to be a certain complacency regarding our economic well-being. [Read more…]
Tenancies, Leases, Business Types … How They Relate To Your Loan Applications
29 November, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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IN COMPARISON to the residential market, lending applications for commercial investment loans require a far greater scrutiny on the reliability of income from the property itself, often more so than that placed on the actual borrower. [Read more…]
Accounting Tips for Commercial Property
15 November, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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AS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY investors, managing your finances can be one of the most important aspects of ownership. No matter how many buildings you own, you still have to run your business and finances accordingly. [Read more…]
Why Shopping Centre Owners Should Try on Depreciation for Size
1 November, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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THE FACE OF RETAIL has changed dramatically in recent years.
With the rise of online shopping, the arrival of international brands, climbing rents and challenging economic conditions … some shopping centres (and retail landlords) have started to feel the pinch as these factors affect their bottom line. [Read more…]
Is Retail Disruption Feeding An Industrial Surge?
18 October, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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IN THEIR LAST article, BMT Tax Depreciation took a look at the attractive tax benefits available for you, as an industrial property investor.
However, let’s explore a little further the disruptive influence of Amazon and eBay upon retailers. And how that is having a growing impact on industrial property. [Read more…]
You Can Turn Your Mortgage into an Asset
4 October, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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DO YOU VIEW your mortgages as liabilities or assets? The way you look at it can actually determine your financial success.
People often think that debt is bad and you should repay your loan as soon as possible. However, the truth is, some debt is good if used to own appreciating assets. [Read more…]
Is There an Industrial Property Revolution?
20 September, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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IF YOU HAVE ever bought something online, you probably haven’t put much thought into the detailed process from purchase to delivery.
With the rise of online retailers such as Amazon, this process has become very systematic and sophisticated using a mix of advanced technology and human labour to pick, pack and send orders.
This process usually takes place within an industrial warehouse. [Read more…]
The Future for Retail Investment Property
6 September, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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OVER THE PAST few years, you will have observed my caution towards purchasing retail property as a worthwhile investment. This is basically been the case since the global financial crisis – when consumers began tightening their belts. [Read more…]
Income Tax Deductions for Commercial Properties
23 August, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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ARE YOU LOOKING to buy a commercial property? If so, remember that you may be entitled to significant income tax deductions.
You can (and should) claim deductions for the various outlays you incur. Therefore, when you purchase a commercial property such as an office, factory or shop … don’t forget to maintained records right from the very start. [Read more…]
The Office Market Crown is Set to Move to Melbourne
9 August, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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SYDNEY HAS traditionally claimed to be the largest office market, with the greatest office space take-up each year.
However, more corporate tenants leased space in Melbourne during the second half of last year, then any other capital city. In fact … 110,000 sqm more space than they actually vacated. [Read more…]
