Insider Tips to Help You Discover How to Succeed with Commercial Property
PRICES may be rather attractive at the moment, but the days of quick-and-easy financing are over.
Furthermore, the tight credit market is making it tough for some investors to secure loans.
Nonetheless, with a little creativity and preparation, you can often bring otherwise-doubtful funding options within your reach. [Read more…]
IT HAS TAKEN almost 4 years … but 2012 should see the prime Office markets in Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide expunge the capital value lost through the GFC — according to CBRE research.
In turn, this will impact upon their suburban Office markets as well.
But it might take until 2016 before Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra are able to recoup that same lost ground. [Read more…]
There is no doubt, you can certainly accelerate your overall return from Commercial property, by gearing up with a loan.
Even so, you should FIRST make sure that you can say “Yes” to each of the following questions. [Read more…]
IN SIMPLE terms, your Depreciation falls under two separate (but related) categories:
And not everyone is in a position to acquire a stand-alone property.
More often than not, you’ll be looking to purchase a “strata-title” Office or Warehouse — involving an Owners Corporation and some common-area property.
As such, you may not be aware of the full extent of what you are entitled to, by way of your Depreciation claims.
However, by having a tax depreciation schedule professionally prepared, you can significantly enhance the overall return on your investment. [Read more…]
THIS RATHER pressing issue appears to be receiving little or no coverage at all.
But if you listen to the insolvency firms, Western Australia is about to become the “hot spot” for distressed property.
And as you can see from the chart, Queensland well and truly holds the the crown at the moment. [Read more…]
AS YOU WILL appreciate, being able to sleep at night is one of the key objectives for any Commercial property investor.
And that’s what many property investors refer to as staying below your “Threshold of Insomnia”.
There can be several things that might cause you to lose sleep. One is over-borrowing; and the others are making a poor assessment of the market and the property itself. [Read more…]
LAST TUESDAY, the RBA left the cash rate on hold — much to the surprise of most pundits. And yet, only the week before, that’s exactly what I suggest would happened.
You might also remember I suggested that you lock in a fixed rate mortgage — because it was then about 1% below the variable mortgage rate.
Many scoffed, and said that rates will continue to come down. Well, the past 7 days have certainly put paid to that theory — with the big 4 Banks raising their rates, quite out of step with the RBA. [Read more…]
THE GENERAL consensus seems to be that the RBA will further reduce rates by 25 basis points. But can this view be fully justified; and what does all this mean for Commercial property investors?
Most pundits would point to the recent CPI figures and say “Yes”! And on the surface, an underlying inflation rate of 2.5% per annum is plumb in the middle of the RBA’s stated target zone.
Yet despite what seems to be a rather hesitant mood by consumers, inflation in the service sector actually surged by massive 4.4% per annum. And some other sectors (not affected by overseas competition) also finished the year strongly, growing by 3.9% per annum. [Read more…]
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…]
The underlying fundamentals for Australia are strong.
All that’s needed is a lift in the general confidence level, for our economy to really take off.
Therefore, the trick is … not to be caught by surprise when it does! [Read more…]
If you’re looking to purchase a Commercial property to occupy yourself, perhaps you should make it a two-step process — by first renting a property within the location you prefer.
Finding somewhere to lease is relatively easy, as not everyone wants to sell their commercial property.
Most people own Commercial property for investment — which means you would be able to occupy the space, for as long as you keep paying the rent. Plus, you can then discover whether it is the location you want for your business.
Anyway, you may care to check out a few more tips on buying commercial real estate, as you continue reading. [Read more…]
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.
If you’re new to investing, you might be wondering if it’s possible to manage your own commercial property. The short answer is “yes”, but only if you know what you’re doing.
It’s important to note that owning a commercial property comes with certain legal responsibilities, particularly when it comes to compliance with Essential Services requirements under current Building Regulations.
The current trends in the business have made it clear that office landlords have to cater to the needs and preferences of their tenants. Building owners and managers (who understand and meet these demands) will be able to command higher rents and reduce vacancy rates.
To expand on this, here are four key tips to help attract quality tenants.
