Insider Tips to Help You Discover How to Succeed with Commercial Property
YOU SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS when entering into negotiations with foreign purchasers for the sale of property, due to the restrictions imposed by the Foreign Investment Review Board (“FIRB”).
Vendors should ensure that the contract of sale protects them when approval is required by the FIRB. Because, if the purchaser fails to gain approval, the FIRB can reverse the transaction. [Read more…]
COMMERCIAL BUILDING OWNERS remain unaware of the taxation benefits their property can generate. One of the most beneficial, yet often missed, deductions is building depreciation. [Read more…]
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ONE QUESTION often asked by inexperienced investors is whether or not you can manage your own Commercial property.
And clearly, the short answer is “Yes” … if you know what you doing.
However, owning a Commercial property means that you do have certain legal responsibilities. And among them are your property’s compliance with the various Essential Services requirements, under current Building Regulations. [Read more…]
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RECENT MEDIA HEADLINES have been dominated by vested political and community interests — following the Government’s May Budget.
The fact that there is screaming from so many quarters, probably means the Budget thrust is not too far off the mark. [Read more…]
IN THE FIRST Part of this series you discovered the first two tips to help you maximise the depreciation deductions that you can claim on your Commercial property.
Tax time is nearly here, take a look at the next four tips to make sure that you are claiming what you are entitled to. And not throwing money away. [Read more…]
ARE YOU maximising your Commercial property depreciation deductions this financial year?
Tax time is approaching quickly and you are probably preparing to visit your Accountant to complete your annual income tax assessment. [Read more…]
PERHAPS THIS is might appear to you as something out of “left field” … but more and more investors are using PAFs to manage their charitable donations. [Read more…]
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AN ARTICLE in the Weekend Financial Review (Page 39) opened with … “Macquarrie Group, a bellwether for the strength of the office leasing market, is expanding.”
And this clearly accords with a recent report released by BIS Shrapnel, which confirmed the Office recovery would be stronger in “service and trade exposed markets like Sydney and Melbourne, but weaker in the mining-based markets such as Perth and Brisbane.” [Read more…]
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THE RBA RECENTLY confirmed a neutral bias, when it announced its latest decision to keep the official interest rate on hold.
Inflation appears to be relatively steady — and still well within the RBA’s stated band for comfort.
Furthermore, the feedback from the Residential market is that house prices in Sydney and Melbourne now appear to be levelling out.
The RBA was keen to see the Residential market slow somewhat. However, if that doesn’t remain the case, it may need to look to increase in interest rates. [Read more…]
THE AUSTRALIAN Taxation Office (ATO) allows you, as a Commercial property owner, to choose between two methods of claiming depreciation on the fixtures and fittings within your investment properties.
These are the Diminishing Value and the Prime Cost methods of depreciation. [Read more…]
LAST WEEK, I covered the reasons why it can be very difficult for asset-rich investors (who are no longer working or have scaled down their working) to get a loan.
Thankfully to date, the NCCP regulations do not apply to loans acquired for a commercial and business use.
Therefore, you have more options for investing using commercial borrowing, then you do for residential borrowing. The following tips will help you maintain your eligibility to borrow for longer, after stopping work. [Read more…]
WITH EVERY NEGOTIATION, you always need to be thinking on your feet. And here are several simple Tips to help you do just that.
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.
