Tag Archives: 12 months
The Future for Interest Rates
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.
The RBA’s underlying rate of inflation rose by 3.5% in the year to September — less that what the markets and the RBA itself expected.
However, this figure needs to fall significantly for the RBA will put interest rates on hold again.
ith low inventories and industry capacity-use levels up over 80% once more … you could […]
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CBD Office Shortage Looming for Melbourne
Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by Chris Lang.
And Rentals are Set to Rise …
The recent boom period saw prime Office rentals in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth hit the $1,000 per sq metre mark. However, they have fallen dramatically from that peak, since mid-2008
Meanwhile, Melbourne has remained steady at around $750 per sq metre — mainly because most of its new […]
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How to Interpret the Conflicting Signals
Posted on 16. Apr, 2009 by Chris Lang.
Over the past weeks, I’ve posted several articles suggesting things are starting to improve — and more particularly, here in Victoria.
Since the low point on 6 March, the Australian stock market has enjoyed roughly a 20% improvement. And that has also been reflected on Wall Street.
However, we then received the recent announcement of unemployment […]
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CBD Office Markets
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Chris Lang.
As a result of the global financial crisis … sales of Melbourne CBD Offices fell in 2008 (to $425.2m) from the level achieved in 2007 (of $850.9m) — according to research released by CBRE.
Institutional buyers and REITs have virtually withdrawn from the market … leaving private syndicates, wealthy families and overseas buyers to transact most […]
