WHEN YOU EMBARK on your journey as a property investor, it can be rather overwhelming – with a flood of information and diverse opinions.
To help simplify the process, here are five essential tips for new (and seasoned) investors. [Read more…]
Your Investment Climate During 2024
17 January, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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.
Bank of America’s most recent survey of fund managers for 2023 indicates that this momentum is expected to remain strong.
Can You Manage Your Own Commercial Property?
20 December, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
29 November, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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. [Read more…]
Commercial Property: Making the Right Decisions
15 November, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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.
You can download it onto your tablet or mobile device now if you haven’t already done so. [Read more…]
A Promising Outlook for Inflation and Commercial Property
26 July, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH … my view is that there is growing evidence to suggest inflation will not be as sticky as many pundits would have you believe.
Despite a recent surge in residential rentals, Australia’s inflation seems to have reached its peak and is expected to rapidly recede. And that’s evidenced by the June figures just out, showing that inflation has fallen from 7% to 6% per annum, over the last quarter. [Read more…]
7 Ways AI Will Impact Commercial Property Investing
15 June, 2023 by Leave a Comment
AI IS POISED TO HAVE a significant impact on Commercial property investing by revolutionising various aspects of the industry.
Here are 7 ways in which AI is expected to affect commercial property investing: [Read more…]
Sustainability in Commercial Buildings
31 May, 2023 by Leave a Comment
“SUSTAINABILITY” IS NO LONGER a buzzword, but a vital element of any responsible business practice.
In this article, we’ll discuss how businesses and owners of commercial buildings can improve their sustainability and use depreciation deductions to help recoup costs. [Read more…]
Commercial Property and the Likely Impact of the Budget
16 May, 2023 by Leave a Comment
CONCERN OVER HIGH INFLATION is what is causing the RBA to continue raising interest rates.
So the real question is … will the latest Budget be responsible for adding to inflationary pressures?
Anyway, let’s quickly pick apart the critical issues of the latest Budget – as far as they relate to Commercial property. [Read more…]
Immigration Could Kickstart Australia’s Growth Again
8 March, 2023 by Leave a Comment
AUSTRALIA HAS ALWAYS BOASTED a solid immigration rate – to the point, where about 30% of our population has actually been born outside the country.
During the pandemic, immigration numbers fell dramatically. As a result, vital skills shortages emerged among building & construction, hospitality and rural workers.
Over the years, the best-performing countries (where Australia stands out) were generally resource-rich, new-world countries with strong population growth and a good record with corporate governance. [Read more…]
Depreciation Deductions for Retail Owners and Tenants
22 February, 2023 by Leave a Comment
THE AUSTRALIAN RETAILERS Association (ARA) reported fifteen consecutive months of growth within the retail trade as of November 2022.
According to ARA CEO Paul Zahra: “November’s results remain strong when compared to the same period in 2021. The result is particularly strong considering the cost-of-living squeeze being felt by households across the board”.
A slowdown of spending in 2023 is expected as a result of inflation and rising costs of business. [Read more…]
