Rich Pickings in Richmond!

1 July, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Front ViewFinding good Investment Property under $1 million and close to the City … is becoming more and more difficult.

But I think I’ve come up with something worthwhile for you.

For the past few months, I have kept in touch with the Developers for a top site in Richmond, near Victoria Street.

And with construction for this Busness Park now just started, they’re allowing me to give my Clients an early shot a buying these Units.

The key thing for you is to have cash flow from “day one” — and I’ve managed to get that covered for you.

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Retail — Where to from Here?

15 February, 2008 by Leave a Comment

The Prime Minister’s “freezing” of parliamentary salaries is a clear endorsement of RBA Governor Stevens’ warning to curb our spending.

Last week, I mentioned the impact this could have on retail turnover — with a flow-on effect for growth in rental and sale prices for the Retail sector.
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How to Live with a Labor Government!

26 November, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Will things really change all that much, now that Australia has wall-to-wall Labor governments across the country?

You’d better believe it!
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Keeping your Eye on Building Costs

4 September, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Every six months, you’ll find Rider Levett Bucknall publish their “Oceania Construction Cost Commentary”. In this posting, you’ll find an extract from their July 2007 publication — which covers both the Australian and New Zealand markets.
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Filed Under: Economic Issues, Industrial Sector, Investment Objectives, Offices, Property Cycles, Retail Sector, Your Exposure

Retail Property Activity Continues

24 August, 2007 by Leave a Comment

As the government spending and tax cuts add to consumer demand, you’ll see the Australian economy continue to grow strongly.
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Filed Under: Economic Issues, Interest Rates, Retail Sector, Your Exposure

When Your Tenants Leave …

27 July, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Depending upon what your Lease specifies upon termination, the cost to “make good” the property can vary dramatically. Furthermore, the tenancy fit-out (and original condition) of the property can also impact on that cost.
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The Retail Dilemma

21 May, 2007 by Leave a Comment

You would have been reading the reports lately about improved consumer sentiment; and retail sales certainly do seem to be on the improve.

But as you look around Australia; there has also been an incredible amount of new retail space come onto the market.
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Filed Under: Investment Objectives, Investment Opportunity, Retail Sector

Australia’s Skills Shortage — Relief in Sight

6 February, 2007 by Leave a Comment

You would have seen a fair amount of publicity about there being a looming skills shortage. And with the Construction industry, it still remains a dominant concern.

However, a recent survey conducted by Davis Langdon suggests there is a “glimmer of hope, with varying degrees of easing recorded across all trades.”
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Filed Under: Industrial Sector, Property Cycles