Is There a Credit Squeeze Looming?

Posted on 17. Jan, 2012 by Chris Lang.

The banks seemed to be protesting about the increased cost of offshore borrowing. And using that as their excuse for not wanting to pass on any future RBA rate reductions in full.

But are they really telling you the whole truth?

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Trusted Consultants ~ Part 4
Validating Your Purchase

Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by Chris Lang.

You need an expert Building consultant to undertake a thorough internal and external inspection ? to confirm that everything is okay with the Commercial property you are about to purchase.

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Commercial Property: Things You Need to Know

Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by Chris Lang.

Once you understand that Commercial property and residential property completely different, you then begin to understand how the commercial market actually works.

That's why these articles are intended to give you the real information — to help you come an expert on the subject. So let's start with doing homework properly.

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Success in Commercial Property Comes with Consistent Economic Growth

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Melbourne's GDP has grown consistently over the past two decades. Perhaps that's the reason why the shrewd investors are now gravitating towards Commercial property in Melbourne.

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Commercial Property: ANZ Chief Reassures Shareholders of Australia's Strong Position

Posted on 19. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.

During every generation, there is generally a structural change in global economic activity. And right now, you are simply witnessing a shift the world's economic centre of gravity.

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Commercial Property on Your iPhone?

Posted on 14. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.

RATHER than you having to download an App to make these articles easier to read on your iPhone or iPad ... you'll discover they have been completely reconfigured for you.

If you're reading this on your iPhone or iPad ... simply, click on the link below to Read more, and you can then see the new format for yourself.

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Commercial Property Poised to Take Off in 2012

Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by Chris Lang.

ALL YOU need is a sprinkling of confidence to return ... with and understanding that things are not as bad as you read in some newspapers.

For some time now, I've been trying to explain how the underlying fundamentals for Australia's economy and Commercial property are strong.

And a recent AFR headline "Recruitment boom bucks the trend" (9 Dec 2011, page 41) now confirms that our major law firms are "in the midst of a hiring spree".

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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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