Archive for 'Your Exposure'
Commercial Property: Would You
Let Me Know Your #1 Concern?
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by Chris Lang.
What I'm seeking is ... some Feedback on the greatest single Concern (or Issue) currently holding you back — when it comes to investing in Commercial property.
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Tried-and-True Tips to Profit from
Commercial Real Estate Investing
Posted on 01. Sep, 2011 by Chris Lang.
The best looking property could actually represent the worst real estate investment you've ever made.
Remember that Commercial real estate investing is all about ... the Deal, the Terms and the Return on investment. Here are some tips for successful Commercial real estate investing. a
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Commercial Property & NABERS:
What is it all about?
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by Chris Lang.
Yes, I know it is rather confusing; but this is merely an acronym for the ... National Australian Built Environment Rating System.
Effectively, it benchmarks existing buildings against one another — where ZERO means a "Poor" rating ... and FIVE indicates an "Excellent" green building.
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A Word of Caution!
Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by Chris Lang.
Of all the sectors within the Commercial market, most people feel comfortable with Retail. And that's only natural — because all your family members are usually going in out of shops, as part of their everyday life.
However, familiarity with something doesn't always make for good investment decisions.
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Why Do Some Investors Fail at
Commercial Real Estate Investing?
Posted on 28. Apr, 2011 by Chris Lang.
Most investors fail to properly research the market and understand the relationship each sector (office, retail & industrial) has with the local economy, nearby competition and the marketplace itself.
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Retail Reality
Posted on 01. Feb, 2011 by Chris Lang.
As this graph shows, there is a long-term relationship between unemployment and retail vacancies.
Using just this measure alone, you could easily assume there would be a healthy couple of years ahead of the retail sector.
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CBD Offices Can Expect Solid Growth
Posted on 13. Jan, 2011 by Chris Lang.
What a difference a year can make to Office markets around Australia. Twelve months ago, the rest of the world was anticipating double-dip recession. And white-collar employment was looking rather fragile here in Australia — particularly for Sydney, with its high exposure to the finance industry. Even so, Melbourne's office leasing market remained strong throughout [...]
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Retail Property Facing Challenges
Posted on 22. Dec, 2010 by Chris Lang.
Having weathered the recent rate increases, consumer confidence seems to have risen just a measly 0.3% during November — according to the latest Westpac/Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index. Households still appear to prefer paying down debt, rather than spending — with Australia's saving level hovering around a record 10.5% of its disposable income.
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Office Leasing the Stand-out Performer
Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by Chris Lang.
Office leasing activity picked up in most capital cities around Australia, over the past year. In some instances, quite significantly. And with the supply side basically "on hold", you should soon start to see this translate into some solid rental increases.
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September Growth Figures
Just a Pothole in the Road
Posted on 08. Dec, 2010 by Chris Lang.
Relax, it hasn't all come to an end. Sure, the Australian economy may have grown by only 0.2% in the September quarter. And retail sales might have actually fallen by 1.1% for October. However, the overwhelming consensus is that this is merely an aberration. And the underlying growth projections remain very favourable — with the [...]
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Most Economists Agree ...
Posted on 24. Nov, 2010 by Chris Lang.
Which, when you think about it, is quite an achievement in itself! About a fortnight ago,Treasurer Wayne Swan was crowing about the Labor government's achievements during his Mid-Year Outlook.
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