Insider Tips to Help You Discover How to Succeed with Commercial Property
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AS A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INVESTOR, you don’t really want to be hunting all over the place — trying to find the key information you need, to help guarantee your success.
Many of you may be aware that I actually have 8 separate websites — each one covering a different aspect of Commercial property investing.
And therein lies the problem. [Read more…]
ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES AND TERRITORIES have (somewhat varied) legislation dealing with land contamination. There are some important concepts applicable to every state and territory.
Many actions may be contrary to environmental protection laws, but sites classified as contaminated have to meet specific criteria.
This means that mere pollution does not necessarily equate to land contamination. [Read more…]
FROM TIME TO TIME, the Tax Office will provide Rulings on various aspects — designed to assist practitioners and their clients, and generally simplify proceedings. [Read more…]
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES are mainly seen as a longer-term (at least 3-year) investment. And you tend to buy them for their regular, high yields; as well as for some good capital growth over time.
Even so, an investor with a little knowledge and experience can easily find properties able to be “upgraded” and then, on-sold for a quick gain.
Typically, this would involve you in improving the income stream from your property; and perhaps the security of that income. Both of which would result in a boost to the property’s overall appeal AND value.
Your Options for a Fast Turnaround [Read more…]
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FOR SOME INVESTORS, the question is: “Where do I start?” And that’s a reasonable question — when buying Commercial property is not your mainstream activity.
So, let’s quickly dissect the process … [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…]
AS THE NEW YEAR BEGINS, many commercial property owners might be formulating their annual New Year’s resolutions.
Commercial property owners often think about the ways they can reduce the costs of owning their property and running their business. However, when they do so, the deductions they can claim via depreciation are not always top of their list.
Many commercial property owners still do not maximise the depreciation deductions available from their Commercial properties. [Read more…]
FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INVESTORS with significant borrowings, one of the biggest headaches that you can encounter when dealing with banks are the annual reviews and short loan terms.
These facilities are costly in accounting expenses, time and money, particularly for sophisticated investors with more complex borrowing structures. [Read more…]
WHEN LOOKING AT debt strategies for any business, there are a number of aspects you need to consider. These would include things like … asset protection, interest rates, fees, ongoing service requirements, access to capital, alternative products and so on.
The weighting for each of these factors will depend on the particular transaction. [Read more…]
AS YOU ARE probably aware, property depreciation is mostly claimed by the owner of an income-producing property. And it’s for this reason, that many commercial tenants often miss out on the hidden cash available to them through depreciation.
Commercial tenants can claim depreciation deductions based on any fit-out or plant and equipment assets that they add to the property. [Read more…]
YOUR TENANT’S OBLIGATION to pay rent, care for the premises and abide by the provisions of the lease is usually secured by your right (as the landlord) to terminate the lease and recover possession.
In reality, this does little to remedy the financial loss suffered by a landlord, as a result of a breach by the tenant. [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.
