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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Retailing Isn't Totally Dead ...
It Has Simply Changed

Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by Chris Lang.

In last week's article, you read a general overview of the Retail sector ... and some of the issues currently confronting traders.

Let's now take a quick look at three of the capital cities.

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Industrial Property
Stages a Strong Surge

Posted on 23. Aug, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The market for Industrial property in Melbourne has remained strong over the past 12 months — enjoying a solid demand from both tenants and potential investors.

According to Savills Australia, leasing activity for the twelve months to 30 June this year was up by more than 7% on the five-year average for Melbourne.

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A Word of Caution!

Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Of all the sectors within the Commercial market, most people feel comfortable with Retail. And that's only natural — because all your family members are usually going in out of shops, as part of their everyday life.

However, familiarity with something doesn't always make for good investment decisions.

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Commercial Sales Gain Momentum

Posted on 30. Mar, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Around Australia, Commercial clearance rates at auction are now about on par with Residential property — averaging at around 50%.

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Retail Reality

Posted on 01. Feb, 2011 by Chris Lang.

As this graph shows, there is a long-term relationship between unemployment and retail vacancies.

Using just this measure alone, you could easily assume there would be a healthy couple of years ahead of the retail sector.

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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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