Archive for 'Retail Sector'
Biggest Economic Threat For Australia
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Chris Lang.
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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How Interest Rates Affect
the Property Markets
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.
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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Sentiment is Strong … Despite the Economy
Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by Chris Lang.
These graphs are painting a very encouraging picture.
As you can see, the Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index increased strongly by 9.5% for June.
And that means it has now leapt by some 23% since May — the largest 2-month increase for over 30 years.
First-home buyers have also been active, accounting for nearly 30% of […]
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Depreciation : 4 Myths Keeping You From
Maximising Your Secret Tax Advantage
Posted on 03. Jun, 2009 by Chris Lang.
Depreciation is probably the most under-used weapon to legitimately shelter a significant portion of your property income.
And as a Commercial Investor, you really do have an unfair advantage over somebody investing in only residential property.
Therefore, let’s now set about dispelling a few of the common Myths concerning Depreciation.
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Do You Remember Back Then … ?
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Chris Lang.
In an earlier article, I gave you a bullet-point comparison of how things are NOW … compared to the early 1990s … in relation to Commercial property.
Anyway, here are some very revealing graphs — based upon figures from the RBA.
Back in the 1990s, the banks were burdened with a heavy corporate exposure; and interest rates […]
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Why Interest Rates Will Start To Soar!
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Chris Lang.
If you’re like most people you are probably trying to second guess whether or not the RBA will reduce official interest rates by 0.25% or 0.5% over the next month or so.
So, should you fix your rates on your Commercial property now, or wait a while?
Realistically, you need to study what is actually happening around […]
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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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Here’s Something Definitely Worth a Look
Posted on 02. Mar, 2009 by Chris Lang.
Just the other day, the sales team at Grayjohnson started marketing what I really think is a top property here in the CBD at 33 Russell Street in Melbourne.
It’s a rather well presented ground-floor Retail Showroom — at the corner of Flinders Lane, opposite the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
