The Office Market is Looking Good

Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Chris Lang.

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While several capital cities still have a reasonably high Office vacancies, there is a general shortage of space looming.

Twelve months ago, it was all doom and gloom for the CBD Office markets in Perth and Brisbane — with falls expected in both rents and values. New projects were being finished, as the resources boom ground […]

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Your Opportunities Moving Forward?

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by Chris Lang.

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There has been much written already about the global financial crisis.

But in layman’s terms, it occurred as a result of capital imbalances occurring throughout the world. And nowhere more so, than in America.

The principal cause can be found with the high levels of US debt-funded consumption. And in order to better understand this distortion, you […]

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Biggest Economic Threat For Australia

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Chris Lang.

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It might surprise you to hear this, however …

A Strong US Recovery

… would probably be the worst thing to happen for Australia in 2010.

If that occurs, the US Federal Reserve would be forced to quickly raise interest rates, from zero to around 3%. And that would cause the collapse in the Australian dollar from its […]

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A Strong Finish to 2009

Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by Chris Lang.

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By early December 2009, sales of Commercial property in Melbourne’s CBD had almost reached $1 billion — according to a report prepared by Jones Lang LaSalle.

Apparently, Melbourne office sales (for buildings over $10 million) totalled around $998 million — while in Sydney, it had reached $444 million.

Sales may well have topped the $1 billion […]

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Have a Wonderful Christmas

Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Chris Lang.

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I realise Christmas is almost upon us … but may I wish you and your family all the very best, at this joyful time of year.

As with past years, I have not sent out a whole host of Christmas cards.

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Your Handy Economic Clock

Posted on 27. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.

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Over the years, you have probably seen various economic clocks explaining the different phases, and their relative timing.

nyway, I came across this rather useful one the other day.

As you’ll see, it is actually a “Multi-asset Investment Clock” — in that you have all the sectors displayed together: Shares, Property, Resources and Interest rates.

Furthermore, if […]

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The Future for Interest Rates

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.

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The RBA’s underlying rate of inflation rose by 3.5% in the year to September — less that what the markets and the RBA itself expected.

However, this figure needs to fall significantly for the RBA will put interest rates on hold again.

ith low inventories and industry capacity-use levels up over 80% once more … you could […]

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How Interest Rates Affect
the Property Markets

Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.

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If the Reserve Bank (RBA) further increases rates in December, you will start to see the housing market plateau in the New Year. However, this should have little or no immediate effect on the rest of the economy.

n all discussion about Australia’s improving economy and retail spending, there has been little regard placed upon the […]

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Australian Commercial Property
Is Runnning Its Own Race

Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Chris Lang.

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Unlike the US and Europe, Australia has not suffered a banking crisis. Therefore, our banking system is still capable of providing credit for normal growth.

With the US unemployment rate approaching 10%, this will delay any quick turnaround for the Commercial property sector.

s you would expect, there is a strong correlation between high unemployment, tenancy contractions […]

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Thankfully, The RBA Displayed
The Courage of Its Convictions

Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Chris Lang.

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Clearly, many households and first home buyers will have reason to complain … but someone had to step up and show leadership. And it certainly wasn’t going to be the Labor Party.

y increasing the official cash rate from 3% to 3.25%, the RBA has signalled its intention to ensure Australia’s financial future remains […]

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