The Manifesto of a Truly Motivated Investor

16 May, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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LAST WEEK, I was in touch with a number of my current subscribers – simply to confirm whether they would like to take their interest in Commercial property to the next level.

This was not intended to involve my personal Mentor Group. Rather, it was an invitation for those of you who might not be quite ready to invest … but nonetheless, are serious about investing.

And more importantly, motivated to learn as much as possible – to ensure your success, when you feel you’re ready to invest in Commercial property. [Read more…]

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How The Royal Commission Will Affect Bank Lending

2 May, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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SINCE DECEMBER of last year, the Federal Government has been conducting a Royal Commission into the banking industry, as well as financial and superannuation services in general.

Some areas covered so far (relating to lending practices) have included commission structures for brokers and staff, as well as cash incentives being offered by banks. [Read more…]

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Depreciation: The Rules May Change … But Your Goals Remain The Same

18 April, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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THOSE OF YOU considering the purchase of an investment property often ask whether a commercial or a residential property will provide them with more deductions in the form of depreciation.

As you will appreciate, there are many important factors an investor needs to be aware of – when making your choice between these two investment options. [Read more…]

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Do You Understand Common Commercial Property Terms?

22 March, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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?

7 March, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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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…]

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The 9 Experts You Need on Your Investment Team

21 February, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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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…]

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Latest Information on the CBD Office Scene

7 February, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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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…]

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The Importance of Due Diligence When Buying Commercial Property

31 January, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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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…]

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New Depreciation Legislation for Australian Property Investors

17 January, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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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…]

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Pop-up Shops are Becoming Far More Common

3 January, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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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…]

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

29 November, 2017 by Leave a Comment

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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…]

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