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What about the Baby-Boomer Effect?
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Chris Lang.
Yesterday, the Federal government released Australia’s third Intergenerational Report.
And about five years ago, I came out with a somewhat startling statement:
“If you haven’t sold your traditional family home by 2010 … you had better be prepared to hold it until 2025 — because there simply won’t be a market for it!”
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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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The “Fund Gap” Threatens …
Higher-Priced Commercial Property
Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by Chris Lang.
Earlier this year, you read about a funding crisis pending for Property Trusts and Institutional buyers. And this is not helped by the RuddBank failing to materialise.
With a surge in the Share Market since March, several recent capital raisings have helped some of these larger property owners.
However, with the latest hiccup in Share Market […]
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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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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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Household Debt Addiction
Posted on 11. Mar, 2008 by Chris Lang.
In several previous postings, you’ll recall that I have raised the issue of Australia’s current blowout in household debt.
A recent article in the weekend Financial Review (pages 26-27) highlighted the current state of affairs.
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Property Workshop … Early-bird rate soon to Expire
Posted on 13. Dec, 2007 by Chris Lang.
I was just checking through the enrolments for the Workshop so far … and it seems that the interstate people are currently outnumbering those from Melbourne … by about 3:1
Last time, local and interstate enrolments were more or less balanced … so let’s try and even that up.
Make sure you enrol now, to secure your […]
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This time — Don’t Miss Out on
The Annual Property Workshop!
Posted on 03. Dec, 2007 by Chris Lang.
Details are now up for you to read and enrol.
If you do come along … I promise it will completely transform the way you invest in Commercial property.
Last time … sadly, I had to turn a number of people away. However, those who did manage to secure a seat were truly stunned by some of […]
