THERE HAS BEEN much talk about Commercial Property emerging post-Covid. So, let’s quickly explore just how things are likely to unfold. [Read more…]
Retail Sector Still Struggles
24 March, 2021 by Leave a Comment
ONLINE SHOPPING boomed during the lockdown. However, smaller retail outlets in strip centres and malls are actually struggling.
A recent study showed 37% of some 10,000 tenancies are run by small business owners – with just 1 to 3 outlets. And they mostly comprise food, health and beauty. [Read more…]
Does a Solid Sales Increase in February Mean the Retail Sector is Now Back?
10 April, 2013 by Leave a Comment
YOU WILL quickly find that there are two different schools of thought:
- After much hibernation, Retail property is set to surge again.
- With the high dollar, and growth in online shopping, the Retailing has much catching up to do.
Despite Australia having been mostly sheltered from the global financial crisis, retailers (especially in strip shopping centres) have been doing it rather tough.
Before the GFC, Retail property yields had plummeted. In some cases, as low as 3.5% per annum — with investors clamouring for what they saw as “sexy property”. And they believed values would always increased dramatically. [Read more…]
Buying Commercial Property … By Numbers
10 October, 2012 by Leave a Comment
AS YOU WILL quickly discover, finding suitable Commercial property investments comes down to a numbers game. And interestingly, many people consider these current times to be a buyers’ market.
However, as a serious investor, you will have found it difficult to identify many really top-notch properties right now. And at the moment, this is probably your #1 concern. [Read more…]
Retailing Set to Rebound in 2013
5 July, 2012 by Leave a Comment
THE FIRST half of 2012 has been rather dismal for retailers. Figures coming out of the ABS tend to confirm anecdotal evidence that retailing is doing it tough.
And none more so than department stores, fashion and electronics. Whereas, food and entertainment remain the only bright spots. [Read more…]
Is It Wise To Borrow When You Buy Commercial Property?
10 May, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There is no doubt, you can certainly accelerate your overall return from Commercial property, by gearing up with a loan.
Even so, you should FIRST make sure that you can say “Yes” to each of the following questions. [Read more…]
Your Timing Within The Commercial Property Cycle
1 May, 2012 by Leave a Comment
IF YOU have invested in the share market, you would most likely be familiar with the so-called “Investment Clock” — which attempts to show how the economic cycle influences equities.
In essence, an over-heated economy is followed by rising interest rates and falling share prices. Then, as the economy declines interest rates start to fall and share prices rise again.
Some analysts have tried to devise a similar “clock” for Commercial property. But unfortunately, the results have generally not been useful. [Read more…]
Commercial Property Snapshot: Retail Within The Melbourne CBD
6 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
LAST TUESDAY, you gained some insights into the changing Retail scene, for Commercial property around Australia.
According to some recent research by JLL & CBRE (BusinessDay: 29 Feb 2012), these trends are clearly starting to emerge within the Melbourne CBD.
The current vacancy rate is hovering at around 1%. And in part, this is due to the Growing number of people living and working within central Melbourne.
However, part of the reason behind this also lies in the recent entry into the market of several major overseas retailers. [Read more…]
Commercial Property: The Changing Retail Scene
28 February, 2012 by Leave a Comment
THERE WAS an article in The Age last Saturday (BusinessDay) — which provided some fascinating insights into Australia’s retail scene.
Based upon GPT’s national portfolio, some interesting long-term trends are taking shape. And while GPT’s overall earnings actually rose by 7% over the past year … it required a fair amount of “fancy footwork” to achieve that. [Read more…]
The 9 Benefits You Can Gain …
From Investing in Commercial Property
27 October, 2011 by Leave a Comment
One of the main attractions of investing in Commercial Property is its security.
Unlike residential property … Commercial Property is generally still there performing for you, if the economy does slow down.
However, when the economy is strong, Commercial Property grows in value and provides you with a steady income.
Anyway, for those of you starting out … here’s a list of the benefits you’ll enjoy from successful Commercial property investing. [Read more…]
Commercial Property: Should You Be Cautious
About Investing in the Retail Sector?
4 October, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many investors just simply fall in love with Retail property. And probably, because of familiarity — as it tends to influence so much of our daily lives.
Therefore, after investing in Residential property for a while, you find people will gravitate naturally towards Retail properly.
To them, it seems to be the next logical step. But is that actually the case? [Read more…]
