Archive for 'Using Debt'
Some Gloom ... Yet More Glee!
Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by Chris Lang.
The US Federal Reserve is concerned that consumption is still being underpinned by government funding. And so, even though stimulus measures may be winding down ... the Fed has decided to maintain interest rates at their historically low level. It seems that households and businesses are preferring to repay debt, rather than spend to encourage [...]
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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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Is Negative Gearing for You?
Posted on 13. May, 2010 by Chris Lang.
Buying and negatively gearing a Commercial investment property is not forever in one — particularly, with interest rates on the rise. And if you already have high personal debt ... adding to that wouldn't be a smart move on your part. Make Borrowing just one of your Tools Any gearing you decide to take on, [...]
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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% [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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