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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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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Commercial Property: 5 Key Things to Consider

Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Commercial property does require a little more thought than Residential property. But the rewards are solid; and generally, more predictable.

Simply keep these 5 aspects in mind, when it comes to choosing Commercial property.

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So, You Are Back Now ...
After The School Holidays

Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

For those who missed out because of School Holidays, I have decided to run the Webinar on "Mastering Commercial Property" again this week. And you can register now — to reserve your spot.

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Commercial Property: Should You Be Cautious
About Investing in the Retail Sector?

Posted on 04. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The Retail sector is delicately poised at the moment. But if you understand how to read the signs and can anticipate the cycles, you need not be caught out.

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Commercial Property: Home-study Course
Now Taking Shape

Posted on 21. Sep, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Brand-new home study Course about Mastering Commercial Property — ideal for the traditional residential investor looking to buy Commercial Property.

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Interest Rates Are NOT About to Fall

Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by Chris Lang.

All the talk about the RBA needing to slash interest rates seems to be emerging from a relatively small section of our community.

Retailers and manufacturers probably feel they are going through a recession; and housing is currently moving sideways.

However, you need to look a little deeper than this — because these three sectors account for only 20% of the economy.

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Commercial Property to Benefit as ...
The Manufacturing Sector Declines

Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The current problems facing the West — excess debt, over-consumption and poor banking practices — are not merely a cyclical aberration.

Rather, they reflect permanent structural changes resulting from globalisation and technology — which are providing a shift in competitive advantage towards these developing countries.

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