Do Banks Use a Formula When Lending on Commercial Property?

Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.

BANKS have a variety of ways of analysing a Commercial property; but there are a few guidelines they all tend to use.

For them, the most important number is the property's Net Operating Income — which is basically rental minus expenses. As simple as that may seem, the calculation can vary dramatically from lender to lender.

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Commercial Property: The Impact of China

Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.

LAST week, The Australian newspaper invited three Commercial property experts to respond to the following question:

If China's growth story begins to peter out, what will be the impact on Australia's commercial property market?

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How Can Commercial Property Investors Make Any Sense of the Retail Scene?

Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Many shoppers still remain hesitant, despite the RBA's recent interest rate reduction. Although, with household savings at record levels ... people may simply be holding back on their main splurge splurge until the post-Christmas sales.

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Be Prepared for Strong Growth in Commercial Property During 2012

Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The underlying fundamentals for Australia are strong. All you need is a lift in the general confidence level, for our economy to really take off.

So the trick is ... not to be caught by surprise when it do

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Industrial Property Set to Surge

Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The boom in Queensland gas now has Brisbane with the lowest vacancy rate for industrial property. Next comes Melbourne — with Sydney well back in 3rd place, according to a recent survey by Knight Frank.

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Will the RBA Cut Rates Again?

Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The RBA had been considerable political pressure by the Treasurer to cut interest rates this week. And retailers were virtually pleading with the it to do so.

Plus, homeowners were also looking for some relief in the run up to Christmas.

However, this is probably the last time the RBA will lower interest rates for quite some time.

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The 9 Benefits You Can Gain ...
From Investing in Commercial Property

Posted on 27. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

One of the main attractions of investing in Commercial Property is its security.

Unlike residential property ... Commercial Property is generally still there 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.

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Retailing Isn't Totally Dead ...
It Has Simply Changed

Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

In last week's article, you read a general overview of the Retail sector ... and some of the issues currently confronting traders.

Let's now take a quick look at three of the capital cities.

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Commercial Property & The Economy

Posted on 11. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Try to keep your focus on the underlying strength of both the Australian economy and Commercial property market. Because, now is the time to you set yourself up for the next 5 to 6 years of growth.

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Commercial Property: Should You Be Cautious
About Investing in the Retail Sector?

Posted on 04. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The Retail sector is delicately poised at the moment. But if you understand how to read the signs and can anticipate the cycles, you need not be caught out.

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Why the Slow Economic Recovery?

Posted on 27. Sep, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Exactly why have industrial companies around the world been slow to recover? And why did everything look so promising ... and then suddenly, seem to grind to a halt?

Perhaps some insight into this dilemma was provided by the IMF's recent World Economic Outlook.

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