Do Banks Use a Formula When Lending on Commercial Property?
Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.
BANKS have a variety of ways of analysing a Commercial property; but there are a few guidelines they all tend to use.
For them, the most important number is the property's Net Operating Income — which is basically rental minus expenses. As simple as that may seem, the calculation can vary dramatically from lender to lender.
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Commercial Property: The Impact of China
Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.
LAST week, The Australian newspaper invited three Commercial property experts to respond to the following question:
If China's growth story begins to peter out, what will be the impact on Australia's commercial property market?
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Negotiating to Buy Commercial Property
Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.
WHENEVER you find yourself with Power during a negotiation, you are then in a position to have far more control over the ultimate outcome. if
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How Can Commercial Property Investors Make Any Sense of the Retail Scene?
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.
Many shoppers still remain hesitant, despite the RBA's recent interest rate reduction. Although, with household savings at record levels ... people may simply be holding back on their main splurge splurge until the post-Christmas sales.
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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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Be Prepared for Strong Growth in Commercial Property During 2012
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.
The underlying fundamentals for Australia are strong. All you need is a lift in the general confidence level, for our economy to really take off.
So the trick is ... not to be caught by surprise when it do
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Discover How to Make the Best Choices When Investing in Commercial Property
Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.
It would be unwise to rush into purchasing a commercial property, without doing some homework — particularly, if you intend to occupy yourself.
Here are some tips to point you in the right direction.
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Industrial Property Set to Surge
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.
The boom in Queensland gas now has Brisbane with the lowest vacancy rate for industrial property. Next comes Melbourne — with Sydney well back in 3rd place, according to a recent survey by Knight Frank.
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Tried-and-True Ideas to Profit from Commercial Real Estate Investing
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.
Keep in mind that Commercial property investing is all about the deal, the terms and the return on investment.
Here are a few key tips intended to give you a hand with your property investing.
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Lack of Construction Underpins
Demand for Office Space
Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.
With falling vacancies, positive net absorption and few new projects in the pipeline ... this means a looming shortage of Office space around Australia — with rentals poised to rise sharply.
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Will the RBA Cut Rates Again?
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.
The RBA had been considerable political pressure by the Treasurer to cut interest rates this week. And retailers were virtually pleading with the it to do so.
Plus, homeowners were also looking for some relief in the run up to Christmas.
However, this is probably the last time the RBA will lower interest rates for quite some time.
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