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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Biggest Economic Threat For Australia

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Chris Lang.

It might surprise you to hear this, however ... A Strong US Recovery ... would probably be the worst thing to happen for Australia in 2010. If that occurs, the US Federal Reserve would be forced to quickly raise interest rates, from zero to around 3%. And that would cause the collapse in the Australian [...]

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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. In all discussion about Australia's improving economy and retail spending, there has been little regard placed upon [...]

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Which Australian Office Markets are in Trouble?

Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by Chris Lang.

Queensland seems to have been hardest hit. And in particular the Gold Coast, where vacancy levels have soared to around 18%. But the difficulties confronting Queensland (and fellow mining State WA) are not necessarily reflected Australia-wide.

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