City Office Markets Starting To Reclaim Their Pre-GFC Values

Posted on 15. May, 2012 by Chris Lang.

OFFICES in Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide should return to pre-GFC capital values during 2012. However, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra will be doing the same for some time yet.

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Is It Wise To Borrow When You Buy Commercial Property?

Posted on 10. May, 2012 by Chris Lang.

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.

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Is The Mining Boom Masking a Major Problem for Commercial Property in Queensland and WA?

Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by Chris Lang.

This rather pressing issue has received little or no coverage whatsoever.

But if you listen to the insolvency firms, Western Australia is about to become the "hot spot" for distressed property.

And as you can see from the chart, Queensland well and truly holds the the crown at the moment.

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How Commercial Property Investors Benefitted From The Past 7 Days?

Posted on 14. Feb, 2012 by Chris Lang.

LAST TUESDAY, the RBA left the cash rate unchanged — much to the surprise of most pundits. And yet, only the week before, that's exactly what I suggest would happened.

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What Will Happen to Interest Rates
When The RBA Meets Next Week?

Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Chris Lang.

The general consensus seems to be that the RBA will further reduce rates by 25 basis points. But can this view be fully justified; and what does this mean for Commercial property investors?

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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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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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Discover How to Make the Best Choices When Investing in Commercial Property

Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

It would be unwise to rush into purchasing a commercial property, without doing some homework — particularly, if you intend to occupy yourself.

Here are some tips to point you in the right direction.

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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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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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Commercial Property: Home-study Course
Now Taking Shape

Posted on 21. Sep, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Brand-new home study Course about Mastering Commercial Property — ideal for the traditional residential investor looking to buy Commercial Property.

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