The RBA appears to be performing a rather fine balancing act.
Its Board knows rising inflation is about to emerge. And this is only temporarily masked by a poor March quarter, following the nation’s flooding earlier in the year. [Read more…]
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From a very early age, Chris always sought to discover whatever the RULES might be for each situation – so he could quickly figure out how to master them. And from there, he has continued helping clients achieve their own Commercial Property success.
Read MoreThe RBA appears to be performing a rather fine balancing act.
Its Board knows rising inflation is about to emerge. And this is only temporarily masked by a poor March quarter, following the nation’s flooding earlier in the year. [Read more…]
When you’re just starting out, your main aim is probably just trying to secure a worthwhile property.
However, to be truly successful, you actually do need to have a Master Plan.
And to help you, here are 6 Steps towards formulating one for yourself. [Read more…]
Around Australia, Commercial clearance rates at auction are now about on par with Residential property — averaging at around 50%.
Victoria seems to be leading the way, with Commercial clearance rates for some types of property approaching 70%.
New South Wales is running about six months behind at? around 60%, with firming yields. And Queensland is probably a further 12 to 18 months away in its recovery. [Read more…]
As this graph shows, there has been a strong long-term relationship between unemployment and retail vacancies.
And were you to base your Investment decisions on this measure alone, you could be forgiven for assuming there will be a healthy couple of years ahead of the retail sector as a whole.
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Households still appear to prefer paying down debt, rather than spending — with Australia’s saving level hovering around a record 10.5% of its disposable income.
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Most people seemed taken by surprise, when the RBA chose to raise the cash rate to 4.75% on Cup Day this week.
However, with Oaks Day being held yesterday, I thought today would be better timing for this post.
Sure, the September quarter CPI had fallen to within the RBA’s target range. And yes, there is still some uncertainty overseas.However, with industry facing capacity constraints and the mining boom heading towards previous levels … inflation is poised to accelerate during the December quarter, as wages start to rise.
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Whenever Investors are confused … the Property Market tends to do nothing and simply moves sideways.
People simply put their buying decisions ‘on hold’. And then, frantically played catch-up over the last 12 months … as soon as they realised things were still okay here in Australia.
Over that period, you have seen most Commercial markets around the country showing good growth — particularly in Melbourne.
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Overall, Australia has sailed through the Global Financial Crisis more or less unscathed. And from all accounts, Victoria and enjoys the standout economy of all the States.
Last week, you explored the traditional cycle for CBD Offices — being 18 years from peak to peak. And over that same period, Retail and Industrial properties tend to go through several cycles.
However, given Australia’s privileged position within the global scene … my view is you are now at the upswing in the cycle for the Office market. In other words, you are already at the halfway point in the traditional Cycle.
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Before talking to you about Commercial property, let’s take a quick look at Investment Cycles in general.
A recent AFR article contained this rather clever chart … showing an Investor’s mood at different points throughout the Cycle.
My reading would be that Australia is currently at the “Optimism” stage of the upturn — perhaps with some capital cities, a little more so than others. But generally, that’s about where most of us are at the moment.
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Retail property has had some press coverage of late.
It has shown a surprising improvement, given global events and the hike in interest rates.
Westfield (a good retail barometer) reported a strong mid-year result from its Australian shopping centres.
As you can see from the table, Vacancy rates have fallen significantly and Yields firmed — particularly within the strip shopping centres of Melbourne.
And furthermore, rentals have also started to climb … as the economic recovery has given shoppers confidence to start spending again.
Currently yields ranging between 4% and 6.5% across these various strip centres. And would indicate that investors are returning to retail property once more.
If you are planning to acquire some Retail property, you need …
With these in place, you should be able enjoy a good long-term investment.
It might surprise you to hear this, however …
h3. A Strong US Recovery
… would probably be the worst thing to happen for Australia in 2010.
If that occurs, the US Federal Reserve would be forced to quickly raise interest rates, from zero to around 3%. And that would cause the collapse in the Australian dollar from its current level of around US90c.
Up until now, Australia has been shielded from inflationary pressures, with a high dollar holding down the cost of imports.
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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.
WHETHER YOU ARE an investor or an owner-occupier, there are important factors to consider when purchasing a commercial property.
In a previous article, I mentioned a helpful App to assist in shortlisting potential properties.
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.
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