Insider Tips to Help You Discover How to Succeed with Commercial Property
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…]
My apologies for not posting any articles for the past week or so … but I sneaked away to Noosa with Jenny for a short break.
Anyway, I’ll make it up to you with two articles for this week.
You’ve been aware of my general concern with the Retail sector over the past few years. And that’s because the fundamentals are out of alignment.
Of all the sectors within the Commercial market, most people feel comfortable with Retail. And that’s only natural — because all your family members are usually going in out of shops, as part of their everyday life.
However, familiarity with something doesn’t always make for good investment decisions.
And yet, investors continue to out-bid one another — quite prepared to accept yields as low as 3% per annum, for some Retail investment properties. [Read more…]
The RBA appears to be performing a rather fine balancing act.
Its Board knows rising inflation is about to emerge. And this is only temporarily masked by a poor March quarter, following the nation’s flooding earlier in the year. [Read more…]
Retail challenges.
Households still appear to prefer paying down debt, rather than spending — with Australia’s saving level hovering around a record 10.5% of its disposable income.
[Read more…]
Most people seemed taken by surprise, when the RBA chose to raise the cash rate to 4.75% on Cup Day this week.
However, with Oaks Day being held yesterday, I thought today would be better timing for this post.
Price Pressures
However, with industry facing capacity constraints and the mining boom heading towards previous levels … inflation is poised to accelerate during the December quarter, as wages start to rise.
[Read more…]
Retail property has had some press coverage of late.
It has shown a surprising improvement, given global events and the hike in interest rates.
Westfield (a good retail barometer) reported a strong mid-year result from its Australian shopping centres.
As you can see from the table, Vacancy rates have fallen significantly and Yields firmed — particularly within the strip shopping centres of Melbourne.
And furthermore, rentals have also started to climb … as the economic recovery has given shoppers confidence to start spending again.
Currently yields ranging between 4% and 6.5% across these various strip centres. And would indicate that investors are returning to retail property once more.
If you are planning to acquire some Retail property, you need …
With these in place, you should be able enjoy a good long-term investment.
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.
