Do You Understand Common Commercial Property Terms?

IT SURPRISES ME just how often I get asked to explain some of the more common terminology used with Commercial property.

For the experienced investor, this short article might seem a little ho-hum. Therefore, here is a link for you to download a rather comprehensive list of over 160 Common Terms Used by Commercial Property Investors.

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Why Do Politicians Pay Such Scant Regard to the Truth?


SURELY THE GENERAL PUBLIC aren’t that gullible? Maybe they are.

Everyone knows politicians tend to massage the truth to suit their purpose. However, it seams Bill Shorten is once again trying to mislead people – in much the same way as he did with the “Medi-scare” campaign, in the lead up to the last election. [Read more…]

The 9 Experts You Need on Your Investment Team


AS YOU HAVE gathered, BMT’s main focus is helping investors claim maximum property depreciation deductions. Yet as Chris Lang recommends, we also recognise the importance for property investors to have their own team of trusted experts in place. [Read more…]

Latest Information on the CBD Office Scene


LAST WEEK, the Property Council of Australia released its 6-monthly update on the national Office Market to January 2018. And a few interesting things emerged. [Read more…]

The Importance of Due Diligence When Buying Commercial Property


FIRSTLY, LET’S DEFINE what Due Diligence really means. And then, you need to understand when you should actually consider an in-depth Due Diligence study. [Read more…]

New Depreciation Legislation for Australian Property Investors


IN ONE OF THE most dramatic changes to property depreciation legislation in more than 15 years, Parliament has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Housing Tax Integrity) Bill 2017 as at Wednesday 15th November 2017, with the Bill now legislation. [Read more…]

Pop-up Shops are Becoming Far More Common


THE RETAIL LANDSCAPE is altering and evolving – being partially driven by the changing expectations, wants and needs of today’s consumers. And the rise of the ‘pop-up’ shop is one example of this. [Read more…]

Tenancies, Leases, Business Types … How They Relate To Your Loan Applications

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IN COMPARISON to the residential market, lending applications for commercial investment loans require a far greater scrutiny on the reliability of income from the property itself, often more so than that placed on the actual borrower.  [Read more…]

Why Shopping Centre Owners Should Try on Depreciation for Size

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THE FACE OF RETAIL has changed dramatically in recent years.

With the rise of online shopping, the arrival of international brands, climbing rents and challenging economic conditions … some shopping centres (and retail landlords) have started to feel the pinch as these factors affect their bottom line. [Read more…]

Is Retail Disruption Feeding An Industrial Surge?

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IN THEIR LAST article, BMT Tax Depreciation took a look at the attractive tax benefits available for you, as an industrial property investor.

However, let’s explore a little further the disruptive influence of Amazon and eBay upon retailers. And how that is having a growing impact on industrial property. [Read more…]

Is There an Industrial Property Revolution?

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IF YOU HAVE ever bought something online, you probably haven’t put much thought into the detailed process from purchase to delivery.

With the rise of online retailers such as Amazon, this process has become very systematic and sophisticated using a mix of advanced technology and human labour to pick, pack and send orders.

This process usually takes place within an industrial warehouse. [Read more…]