Insider Tips to Help You Discover How to Succeed with Commercial Property
WHEN INVESTORS or owner occupiers purchase off the plan, they can often feel left in the dark throughout the construction process.
Clearly, it is important to keep your buyers informed, updated and as happy as possible… because the reputation of the Builder and Developer is what people remember.
At the same time, the project team can (and should) assist in providing some of the communication. [Read more…]
GREAT NEWS: The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made further changes to the rulings surrounding immediate write-off and pooling of small business assets.
If you’re a small business owner (and/or Commercial property investor) … read on to find out how these changes affect you. [Read more…]
CAPITAL GROWTH and the type of gearing heavily impact the overall profitability of your property purchases. And so this article will explain how they can significantly affect your bottom line. [Read more…]
WHENEVER YOU EMBARK on any form of construction work in an existing building, you’re first request from the Design Team should be for As-Built Drawings — for review, and to form the basis of the design process.
More importantly, the availability and compilation of As-Built documents (after a project is complete) should form part of your due diligence process at the completion of project.
Because, this provides the full scope of work undertaken, and allows for easy assessment of existing buildings — to help eliminate any surprises that may arise down the track, during future alterations. [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…]
WITH VACANT LAND becoming more and more scarce within close proximity to Australia’s major city centres, it has become increasingly necessary to develop or extend existing properties.
However, as a Commercial property owner, how should you to tackle this dilemma? [Read more…]
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE a Commercial investment property, make sure you crunch the numbers. If you appropriately claim property depreciation, you can significantly increase the return on your investment.
More often than not, investors fail to realise the financial benefit of claiming depreciation prior to making their purchase. [Read more…]
IN THE CONVEYANCING stage, before settlement, the vendor and purchaser adjust the purchase price to deal with the following matters:
IN THE LAST article, you read about two different types of security that lenders can take other than the mortgage. They were “Fixed and Floating Charges” and “Personal Guarantees”.
However, there are a few other forms of security that you should be aware of before entering into any agreements. Read on to find out more. [Read more…]
WHEN YOU TAKE out a property secured loan, you understand that a lender will register a mortgage against the property that is being secured.
However, typically, when you read through actual loan agreements, the mortgage is just one part of the security that is taken.
In this article, we will be looking at some of the other types of security that lenders will typically request when applying for a loan. [Read more…]
ARE YOU FAILING to take advantage of the depreciation deductions available on your property because you believe your property is too old to warrant making a claim?
Your assumption is wrong and you could be missing out on valuable deductions. [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.
