AS I EXPLAIN to my Mentor group, there is a certain rule of thumb for Office market vacancies around Australia.
And it’s really quite simple: For an office market to be “in balance” you really need to have a vacancy rate of between 6% to 8%.
It’s a bit like the unemployment rate. You see … a 5% unemployment rate – effectively means FULL employment – because anything lower than this … is starting to put pressure on wages. [Read more…]
LET’S USE HOTELIERS as an example. When they request a tax depreciation schedule for their property, there are usually three main scenarios:
WHEN INVESTING IN Commercial property, one of the major attractions for investors is the cashflow available. And locking in a guaranteed cashflow, via fixing your loan can be an attractive strategy.
However, there are a number of things that should be considered, before deciding to fix your interest rate. Here are some of the most important questions to ask yourself when deciding. [Read more…]
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DID YOU KNOW super fund members are some of the biggest landlords in our capital cities?
They own a share of offices, hotels, warehouses and shopping centres. The more cash in super funds, the more properties are bought – indirectly exposing fund members even to some of the most iconic office towers in capital cities. [Read more…]
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With tax time upon us, many property investors will be preparing to visit their Accountant to complete their annual income tax assessment.
Getting your tax in order can be a confusing task at the best of times, but when you’ve got a commercial investment property, it can get even more complex. [Read more…]
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A RECENT SURVEY conducted by CBRE has revealed growing investor demand for industrial property – at the expense of the retail sector.
This would appear to be mainly driven by the increasing need for warehouse space by online retailers – and in particular, Amazon. [Read more…]
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THE HIGHER RENTAL RETURNS of commercial property make it more attractive to investors, especially those who are planning for their retirement. They often buy and hold commercial properties in their SMSF for a better tax environment. [Read more…]
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QUITE OFTEN THE QUESTION will arise, as to whether you need incur the cost of having a lawyer to prepare your commercial lease. And perhaps the answer is best found in this case study. [Read more…]
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LAST WEEK, I was in touch with a number of my current subscribers – simply to confirm whether they would like to take their interest in Commercial property to the next level.
This was not intended to involve my personal Mentor Group. Rather, it was an invitation for those of you who might not be quite ready to invest … but nonetheless, are serious about investing.
And more importantly, motivated to learn as much as possible – to ensure your success, when you feel you’re ready to invest in Commercial property. [Read more…]
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SINCE DECEMBER of last year, the Federal Government has been conducting a Royal Commission into the banking industry, as well as financial and superannuation services in general.
Some areas covered so far (relating to lending practices) have included commission structures for brokers and staff, as well as cash incentives being offered by banks. [Read more…]
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THOSE OF YOU considering the purchase of an investment property often ask whether a commercial or a residential property will provide them with more deductions in the form of depreciation.
As you will appreciate, there are many important factors an investor needs to be aware of – when making your choice between these two investment options. [Read more…]
