What about the Baby-Boomer Effect?

2 February, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Yesterday, the Federal government released Australia’s third Inter-generational Report.

And about five years ago, I came out with a somewhat startling statement:

“If you haven’t sold your traditional family home by 2010-11 … you had better be prepared to hold it until 2025 — because there simply won’t be a market for it!”

Chatswood ... Sydney

Chatswood … Sydney

And given the recent surge in home sales (particularly in Sydney and Melbourne) over the past 6 months … you would be excused for thinking my prediction might be way off the mark. [Read more…]

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Australian Commercial Property is Runnning Its Own Race

16 October, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Unlike the US and Europe, Australia has not suffered a banking crisis. Therefore, our banking system is still capable of providing credit for normal growth.

With the US unemployment rate approaching 10%, this will delay any quick turnaround for the Commercial property sector.

Decoupling from the US

Decoupling from the US

As you would expect, there is a strong correlation between high unemployment, tenancy contractions and falling commercial property prices. And as a result, a reluctance by banks to provide credit.
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Thankfully, The RBA Displayed
The Courage of Its Convictions

8 October, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Clearly, many households and first home buyers will have reason to complain … but someone had to step up and show leadership. And it certainly wasn’t going to be the Labor Party.

The RBA's Reasons for Increasing Rates

The RBA's Reasons for Increasing Rates

By increasing the official cash rate from 3% to 3.25%, the RBA has signalled its intention to ensure Australia’s financial future remains the envy of the world.

Rather than simply basking in the recent praise from the IMF and other G20 members.
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The Time Has Now Come …

24 July, 2009 by Leave a Comment

h3. “And I decided to Make the Move, as of 1 July!”

You would already be aware … that I merged the entire business of Gardner & Lang with GrayJohnson, in May 2005.

And that simply occurred because I was becoming “stretched far too thin”, trying to provide the level of service that you (as my Clients) deserved.

From then until June 2009 … I have headed up their Acquisition Division, for Clients wanting to purchase Commercial property.

Property Edge Logo

Property Edge Logo

However, I have now left GrayJohnson and set up Property Edge Australia … to “help you turn Commercial Property opportunities into Solid Profit”.
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CBD Office Shortage Looming for Melbourne

18 June, 2009 by Leave a Comment

h3. And Rentals are Set to Rise …

The recent boom period saw prime Office rentals in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth hit the $1,000 per sq metre mark. However, they have fallen dramatically from that peak, since mid-2008

Meanwhile, Melbourne has remained steady at around $750 per sq metre — mainly because most of its new development has occurred in pre-committed medium-rise buildings, within the Docklands precinct.
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Depreciation : 4 Myths Keeping You From
Maximising Your Secret Tax Advantage

3 June, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Capture The Benefits

Capture The Benefits

Depreciation is probably the most under-used weapon to legitimately shelter a significant portion of your property income.

And as a Commercial Investor, you really do have an unfair advantage over somebody investing in only residential property.

Therefore, let’s now set about dispelling a few of the common Myths concerning Depreciation.
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Victoria is Starting to Shine

10 March, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Victoria may not have grown as fast as Queensland and WA over the whole of 2008.

December Quarter Growth Figures

December Quarter Growth Figures


However, it far outstripped every other State for the December — once the full impact of the global turmoil had started to take effect.

And as mentioned in an earlier posting … the positive impact of the Bush Fire Relief funds will certainly help to shore up Victoria’s position even further.

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You May be a Doubter … But I say: “Yes, we can!”

23 February, 2009 by Leave a Comment

The Weekend Financial Review ran several articles, which seemed to echo many of the sentiments contained in my last blog about the Capital City Markets — but perhaps putting things a little more bluntly.

h3. Brisbane

Qeensland DebtMark Ludlow (on page 2) referred to Queensland as having moved from “boom state to gloom state” — because of its heavy reliance on resources. [Read more…]

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ANNOUNCING …

4 February, 2009 by Leave a Comment

h2. This Year’s Full-day Property Workshop

The actual date will be Saturday 4 April; and I should have complete details available for you next week.

Originally, I’d planned it for 21 March. However, during January, one of my daughters chose to announce her engagement. And the subsequent wedding plans took over — as they tend to do.

Therefore, to make sure all the necessary prep-work is done for the Workshop … I felt it best to push the date out a couple of weeks.

As you can appreciate … the 9-step Investment Formula we’ll cover during the Workshop, now takes on even greater importance — given the current economic climate.

But after spending a whole day together, you should be well placed to gain the upper hand with Commercial property.

Anyway, more on that next week.

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How You Can Capture a Strategic Advantage

28 October, 2008 by Leave a Comment

With the recent financial turmoil, you’re seeing a number of potential buyers who have pulled back from the Commercial Property Market for the time being.

Therefore, for some properties, you are starting to see the “Neglect Effect” come into play.
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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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