YOU HAVE PROBABLY SEEN a number of other software packages out there on the market, which will encourage you to create 7 to 10-year projected cash flows.
In most cases, they have been designed by Techos and NOT by investors. And as a result, they lull you into a false sense of security. Fundamentally, there are two main reasons why I consider them to be laying a trap for even seasoned investors. [Read more…]
GETTING YOUR TAX IN ORDER can be an overwhelming task. But when you have a commercial investment property, it can seem even more complex.
We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions to highlight just how depreciation can help maximise your cash return on a commercial property. [Read more…]
IN REALITY, the Australian economy is showing solid growth in the metropolitan areas. And there is a flow-on effect into most regional cities – the only exceptions being those areas recently struck by drought and bushfires.
While not buoyant (and there may be a short-term pullback from natural disasters) … overall, the economic fundamentals look fine.
Therefore, we need to steer clear from unwittingly talking ourselves into recession. Because, as soon as confidence returns (and it will), consumers will start spending again. [Read more…]
CHOOSING WHETHER to rent or buy commercial property can often be a difficult decision. To help you make the right choice, here are some key considerations. [Read more…]
RIGHT NOW, there is really nothing that can immediately ease the pain and suffering being felt by all the bushfire victims and emergency service providers.
And yet, the process of restoration and rebuilding may bring some unexpected benefits. [Read more…]
EVERYONE NEGOTIATES … and generally, for most of the time!
You see, whether it’s at work or at home, we are all trying to persuade someone to adopt our point of view.
And therefore, I have put together what I’ve found to be the top Negotiating strategies over the past 40 years. [Read more…]
Crunch the Numbers for your Commercial property and Save
BEFORE PURCHASING a commercial investment property, make sure you crunch the numbers. The property may be more affordable if the right depreciation is claimed.
Savvy investors will usually consider the potential return of the property, surrounding commercial infrastructure along with rental vacancy rates in the immediate area.
However, investors will often fail to consider the financial benefit of claiming depreciation deductions prior to making their purchase. [Read more…]
PUT SIMPLY … most retailers have been in “Sale Mode” since the Global Financial Crisis.
However, there is a far more significant change going on behind the scenes. [Read more…]
THERE WAS A FAVOURABLE response to the so-called Phase 1 breakthrough in the Trade Talks, between the US and China. And there’s been further positive developments this week.
However, it is actually worth reviewing where things stood before these recent events.
Despite political tensions, there has been little adverse impact on Australia’s trade with China. And the rapid increase in China’s share of our exports has been principally driven by higher iron ore prices. [Read more…]
STARTING A BUSINESS can be a costly venture, but there are ways to reduce the costs involved. And whether you own a commercial property or are leasing the building, you could be entitled to thousands of dollars in depreciation deductions.
A RECENT REPORT (prepared by CBRE) explains the changes being forced upon traditional retailers by the growing level of online and customer direct activity.
As such, they are predicting the need for a much improved in-store experience over the next decade – if bricks-and-mortar retailers are to remain competitive.
Static shop window displays will need to be replaced with ever-changing virtual showrooms – to attract and keep customers interested. [Read more…]
