The 20 Vital Factors YOU Need to Consider!

To become a serious Commercial Property Investor, you really do need to have your own overall Investment Strategy.

You can start with 8 key Investment Objectives; and then adopt 12 proven Buying Criteria. By doing this, it will help you ensure you have a sound base for building your wealth with Commercial property.

Of course, there is a whole lot more you absorb — which is probably the reason you’re here at the moment.

Therefore, make sure you stay up to date with the latest in what’s happening in the general market place.

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The Rouse Street Retail Opportunity

Posted by Chris Lang on 16 September, 2008

Last week, we had a little hiccup with the “advance notice” email I sent out to you. And again, my apologies for that.

The Shop itselfSo far, we have had some good interest in this Port Melbourne property — however, a few people did have a little difficulty, while trying to access some of the legal documents.

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Adelaide All Set to Shine

Posted by Chris Lang on 4 September, 2008

Earlier this week, I returned from a delightful holiday in Adelaide.

And in many respects, South Australia has been the poor relation when compared with the other mainland states.

New South Wales and Victoria have always shown solid momentum over the years. And lately, Queensland and Western Australia have enjoyed sudden wealth through their coal and iron ore exports.

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How 7 Key Negotiating Tactics
Helped Me Win at The Table

Posted by Chris Lang on 20 August, 2008

The other day, I covered 5 Mistakes that you need to avoid. Below, you’ll now find 7 Winning Tactics you should look to employ.

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Will there be an Office Market Collapse?

Posted by Chris Lang on 12 August, 2008

According to the recent Property Council (PCA) report in the Financial Review (AFR) … the 6 months to June saw overall demand for offices fall around Australia — as business confidence has gradually waned throughout the world.

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Successful Negotiating: 5 Key Mistakes to Avoid,
Whenever You Are Negotiating a Deal

Posted by Chris Lang on 5 August, 2008

During a recent Master Class on Negotiating for a group of clients, we covered a number of Dos and Don’ts when it comes to putting a deal together.

Anyway, here are the 5 mistakes you really need to avoid!

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“Hardware Lane warehouse
goes at wholesale price”

Posted by Chris Lang on 14 July, 2008

67-73 Hardware LaneThis is how THE AGE (on 9 July) described a recent purchase, which I successfully put together for one of my interstate clients.

Negotiating from a $7.2 million reserve, down to a $6.4 million contract price … resulted in a saving of nearly $1 million.

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Rich Pickings in Richmond!

Posted by Chris Lang on 1 July, 2008

Front ViewFinding good Investment Property under $1 million and close to the City … is becoming more and more difficult.

But I think I’ve come up with something worthwhile for you.

For the past few months, I have kept in touch with the Developers for a top site in Richmond, near Victoria Street.

And with construction for this Busness Park now just started, they’re allowing me to give my Clients an early shot a buying these Units.

The key thing for you is to have cash flow from “day one” — and I’ve managed to get that covered for you.


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Put Your Property Manager On Notice

Posted by Chris Lang on 26 June, 2008

Thank you for all your feedback and numerous requests about the “17 Questions” — both via your blog comments and personal emails.

Anyway, you obviously wanted some more details on all of this … so I’ve put together a short eBook to summarize the Answers to those questions you need to pose to your Property Managers.

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How to Rate Your Property Manager

Posted by Chris Lang on 17 June, 2008

When it comes to the Investment property you own, you need to feel confident in your Property Managers — knowing that they are acting in your best interests.

The other day, I set down for you a few thoughts on just what you should be expecting from your Property Manager.

Anyway, here are 17 probing questions to help you gauge whether or not your Property Managers are well organized, competent and providing you with the level of service you need … as a serious Property Investor.

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Mind Bender # 15 : Solution

Posted by Chris Lang on 12 June, 2008

The challenge in the last Mind Bender was to calculate the value of “X” in the following equation …

Solving for "X"

This time, there were a number of people who came up with the correct answer: Ron Drewitz, Daniel Hayden, Dominic Gatling, John Murphy, Margaret, Elka Melman, Tracey Bryan, Matt, Geoff and Vince Psaradakis.

So, well done to you all.

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