Tag Archives: investment_opportunity
How Interest Rates Affect
the Property Markets
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.
If the Reserve Bank (RBA) further increases rates in December, you will start to see the housing market plateau in the New Year. However, this should have little or no immediate effect on the rest of the economy.
n all discussion about Australia’s improving economy and retail spending, there has been little regard placed upon the […]
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Recognise the Investment Opportunities …
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 by Chris Lang.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that consumers are cutting back on their spending around Australia. And it’s likely that luxury items and overseas travel will be the most affected.
A recent article in The Age expounded “The Flight to Value” — where Australian Property Monitors reported a 24% drop in the median price for Toorak Homes, in […]
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How You Can Capture a Strategic Advantage
Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by Chris Lang.
With the recent financial turmoil, you’re seeing a number of potential buyers who have pulled back from the Commercial Property Market for the time being.
Therefore, for some properties, you are starting to see the “Neglect Effect” come into play.
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Melbourne Offices: Alive and Well
Posted on 22. Oct, 2008 by Chris Lang.
Even though things may be slowing in Queensland and over in the West … the Melbourne CBD Office market seems to be travelling quite well.
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Adelaide All Set to Shine
Posted on 04. Sep, 2008 by Chris Lang.
Earlier this week, I returned from a delightful holiday in Adelaide.
And in many respects, South Australia has been the poor relation when compared with the other mainland states.
New South Wales and Victoria have always shown solid momentum over the years. And lately, Queensland and Western Australia have enjoyed sudden wealth through their coal and […]
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“Hardware Lane warehouse
goes at wholesale price”
Posted on 14. Jul, 2008 by Chris Lang.
This is how THE AGE (on 9 July) described a recent purchase, which I successfully put together for one of my interstate clients.
Negotiating from a $7.2 million reserve, down to a $6.4 million contract price … resulted in a saving of nearly $1 million.
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Rich Pickings in Richmond!
Posted on 01. Jul, 2008 by Chris Lang.
Finding good Investment Property under $1 million and close to the City … is becoming more and more difficult.
But I think I’ve come up with something worthwhile for you.
For the past few months, I have kept in touch with the Developers for a top site in Richmond, near Victoria Street.
And with […]
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How to Rate Your Property Manager
Posted on 17. Jun, 2008 by Chris Lang.
When it comes to the Investment property you own, you need to feel confident in your Property Managers — knowing that they are acting in your best interests.
The other day, I set down for you a few thoughts on just what you should be expecting from your Property Manager.
Anyway, here are 17 probing questions […]
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What to Expect from Your Property Manager
Posted on 07. Jun, 2008 by Chris Lang.
Over the years, people have often asked me exactly what their property manager should be doing for them. And as you will appreciate, everyone’s expectations will differ.
However, once you have acquired your Commercial investment, your Property Manager should (as a minimum) be striving to ensure that:
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This time — Don’t Miss Out on
The Annual Property Workshop!
Posted on 03. Dec, 2007 by Chris Lang.
Details are now up for you to read and enrol.
If you do come along … I promise it will completely transform the way you invest in Commercial property.
Last time … sadly, I had to turn a number of people away. However, those who did manage to secure a seat were truly stunned by some of […]
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Baby Boomers are Staying Put!
Posted on 19. Oct, 2007 by Chris Lang.
According to a survey commissioned by Fujitsu …
“Four out of five of those aged between 55 and 65 favour independent living in the future, even if they have significant health problems …”
