Commercial Property: Things You Need to Know

Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by Chris Lang.

Once you understand that Commercial property and residential property completely different, you then begin to understand how the commercial market actually works.

That's why these articles are intended to give you the real information — to help you come an expert on the subject. So let's start with doing homework properly.

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6 Tips for Success with Commercial Property

Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

It's important to do your homework; plus, understand that the Commercial market differs from the residential property market. But with most capital cities around Australia currently emerging from the bottom of a cycle ... now is arguably the perfect time for you to buy.

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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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Why All The Panic?

Posted on 16. Aug, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Well, not here in Australia anyway! And even overseas, things are vastly different this time around.

In 2008/09, it was private debt causing the problems ... because nobody was too sure which banks were overly exposed to the sub-prime mortgage problem.

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Smart Investor Seminar

Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by Chris Lang.

On Saturday 27 August, I have been asked to take the Session on Commercial Property Investing ... at this Smart Investor Seminar.

And I simply thought you may have some interest in knowing what's also being covered at the same time.

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Commercial Property:
Pricing Your Finance - Part 2

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Last week, you looked at the reasons why lenders view Commercial property in a different league to Residential property, when it comes to finance. And then, we moved to the various aspects Commercial lenders look at as far as Risk is concerned. More importantly, just how these aspects will determine whether or not they will [...]

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Commercial Property:
Arranging Your Finance - Part 1

Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Commercial property finance is one of those aspects very poorly understood — and therefore, can lead to some are rather poor decisions by investors.

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Commercial Sales Gain Momentum

Posted on 30. Mar, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Around Australia, Commercial clearance rates at auction are now about on par with Residential property — averaging at around 50%.

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Interest Rates Looking Forward

Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Chris Lang.

... and Commercial Property This week's decision by the RBA to leave the cash rate on hold was an easy one — mainly because the major banks had basically helped it out, by increasing their rates earlier by a greater margin. The RBA's view was that the current rate of 4.5% was "appropriate for the [...]

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Distortion Guaranteed?

Posted on 20. May, 2010 by Chris Lang.

While the Rudd government may have moved quickly to provide guarantees for the major Banks during a financial turmoil ... the impact of doing so has been disastrous for borrowers. Right now, these major Banks seem to account for virtually 80% of all owner-occupier loans for property. As such, the margins they are charging have [...]

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South Yarra ... Amazing!

Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by Chris Lang.

If you haven't been there for a while, you'll be simply astounded at the Commercial transformation going on — between Chapel Street and the South Yarra Station. Anyway, I've just been given access to several newly-tenanted Office Suites at 9 Yarra Street — which I presented to a select group of Clients, only yesterday. And [...]

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