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Commercial Property: The Impact of China

6 December, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

LAST week, The Australian newspaper invited three Commercial property experts to respond to the following question:

If China’s growth story begins to peter out, what will be the impact on Australia’s commercial property market?

Those experts included … Greg Marr (MD of DTZ), Tony Crabb (Research Head of Savills), together with me (as CEO of Properly Edge Australia).

And you can read all three responses, which appeared in Saturday’s Weekend Australian [Commercial Property 3]. What I’ve included here below is my contribution to that analysis … [Read more…]

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How Can Commercial Property Investors Make Any Sense of the Retail Scene?

29 November, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

ACCORDING to the Australian Retailers Association, its members are projecting $39.5 billion in sales from mid-November until Christmas — reflecting an overall increase of just 2% on last year.

Many shoppers still remain extremely hesitant, despite the RBA’s recent interest rate reduction.

Although, with household savings at record levels … people may simply be holding back on their main splurge splurge, until the post-Christmas sales. [Read more…]

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6 Tips for Success with Commercial Property

24 November, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

YOU can certainly round out your portfolio and in hence your returns, by investing in Commercial property.

However, it’s important to do your homework; plus, understand that the Commercial market differs from the residential property market.

And provided you undertake the necessary research, you’ll find there is great potential in owning Commercial property. [Read more…]

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Be Prepared for Strong Growth in Commercial Property During 2012

22 November, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

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…]

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Discover How to Make the Best Choices When Investing in Commercial Property

17 November, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

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…]

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Industrial Property Set to Surge

15 November, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

The Queensland economy may be slow to recover from all its natural disasters. But it’s Industrial property sector has been quick out of the blocks.

The boom in Queensland gas now has Brisbane with the lowest vacancy rate for Industrial property.

Next comes Melbourne — with Sydney well back in 3rd place, according to a recent survey by Knight Frank.

And increasing demand will put further upwards pressure on rentals … thereby, encouraging more developers into the market. [Read more…]

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Lack of Construction Underpins
Demand for Office Space

8 November, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

The Commercial property market is driven mainly by supply and demand — especially Offices.

And therefore, with …

falling vacancies,
positive net absorption and
few new projects in the pipeline …

… this means a looming shortage of Office space around Australia — with rentals poised to rise sharply. [Read more…]

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Not all Repairs to Commercial Property are Automatically Deductible!

1 November, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

Did you realise that some of the repairs you make to your Commercial property are NOT necessarily deductible against your rental income?

Often, it comes down to something as simple as timing. [Read more…]

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The 9 Benefits You Can Gain …
From Investing in Commercial Property

27 October, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

One of the main attractions of investing in Commercial Property is its security.

Unlike residential property … Commercial Property is generally still there performing for you, if the economy does slow down.

However, when the economy is strong, Commercial Property grows in value and provides you with a steady income.

Anyway, for those of you starting out … here’s a list of the benefits you’ll enjoy from successful Commercial property investing. [Read more…]

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Commercial Property: 5 Key Things to Consider

25 October, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

Commercial property does require a little more thought than Residential property. But the rewards are solid; and generally, more predictable.

Simply keep these 5 aspects in mind, when it comes to choosing Commercial property. [Read more…]

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Retailing Isn’t Totally Dead …
It Has Simply Changed

20 October, 2011 by Chris Lang Leave a Comment

In last week’s article, you read a general overview of the Retail sector … and some of the issues currently confronting traders.

Let’s now take a quick look at three of the capital cities. [Read more…]

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7 Handy Tips to Use During Your Next Negotiation

WITH EVERY NEGOTIATION, you always need to be thinking on your feet. And here are several simple Tips to help you do just that.

The Top 5 Tips for Commercial Property Investors

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.

How to Select the Best Commercial Property for Your Specific Needs

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.

Your Investment Climate During 2024

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.

Discover How to Negotiate Like a Pro …

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.

Can You Manage Your Own Commercial Property?

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.

4 Ways to Attract Tenants to Your Commercial Property

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.

Hopefully, you will quickly realise this is not a website for self-promotion.

Rather, everything here has been put together to provide you (as a serious Investor) with the very best insights into what you need to know ... in order for you to succeed with your Commercial property investing.

You see, the deeper your access is to all the key information and the more expert opinions you can learn from ... the more likely your ultimate financial success will be.

That said, you will discover everything you need right here – both readily available, and all in one place.

All the very best ... Chris.

If that’s YOUR Aim … then, this Website guarantees you a Head Start on Everyone else, also trying to Compete in the Current Market.

If only I’d had these Resources available — when starting out!