Archive for 'Property Yields'
Will Interest Rates Affect
Commercial Yields?
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Chris Lang.
Yesterday, the RBA confirmed an upward bias with its latest rate increase.
This table from today's Financial Review seems to sum up the RBA's position fairly well.
Residential property prices are still surging (particularly in Sydney & Melbourne); and our commodity exports have also regained their momentum.
As such, the RBA has decided that Australia is in full [...]
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Retail Returns to Favour
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by Chris Lang.
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 [...]
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The Future for Interest Rates
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.
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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Bring along your Friend, Spouse or Partner?
Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 by Chris Lang.
The question has been raised as to whether you could bring along a "significant other" with you to attend the full-day Workshop on Saturday 4 April?
And over the years, I've found some of the most successful results have been achieved when people act as an Investment team. So, the answer is a resounding ... "Yes!"
But [...]
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Are You Passing Up A Truly Great Opportunity?
Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Chris Lang.
Only every 18-20 years do you get the chance to take advantage of the Commercial Property market, when it's in a state of flux!
As such, this year's full-day Property Workshop (on Saturday 4 April) is probably even more important than in past years — to help you to gain that upper hand.
But remember, the "Early [...]
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"Early Bird" Discount Ends on 15 March
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Chris Lang.
This year's annual Property Workshop may not be until Saturday 4 April ... but the "Early Bird" discount ends this weekend.
It's being held at the Athenaeum Club in the Melbourne CBD.
And given the opportunities that are starting to emerge in the current market ... have a read of what you'll cover, and then make sure [...]
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Property Workshop 2009 ~ Here are the Details ...
Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Chris Lang.
This year's Annual Workshop is set down for Saturday 4 April at the Athenaeum Club, 87 Collins Street in Melbourne — and the booking arrangements are now in place.
Come along and learn first hand about a proven 9-Step Investment Formula for Commercial Property — and you can find out now, exactly what you will be [...]
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Recognise the Investment Opportunities ...
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 by Chris Lang.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that consumers are cutting back on their spending around Australia. And it's likely that luxury items and overseas travel will be the most affected.
A recent article in The Age expounded "The Flight to Value" — where Australian Property Monitors reported a 24% drop in the median price for Toorak Homes, in [...]
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How You Can Capture a Strategic Advantage
Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by Chris Lang.
With the recent financial turmoil, you're seeing a number of potential buyers who have pulled back from the Commercial Property Market for the time being.
Therefore, for some properties, you are starting to see the "Neglect Effect" come into play.
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Adelaide All Set to Shine
Posted on 04. Sep, 2008 by Chris Lang.
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 [...]
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Are Things as Bad as Last Time?
Posted on 09. May, 2008 by Chris Lang.
People keep asking whether we are going to see the current market collapse — just like it did in 1989.
If you have been following my eBulletins and blog over the past 5 years, you already know that we are approaching the end of the current cycle. But this time, the fundamentals are not quite [...]
