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Keep an eye on commercial properties that fail to sell: Chris Lang
Most investors believe keeping an eye on the daily media will provide you with the best opportunities. Others will mainly focus upon distressed sales... Read More -
It's better to start and stumble than procrastinate: Chris Lang
Some would-be investors never get around to taking the plunge into commercial property. They certainly know quite a lot, because they read plenty of ... Read More -
Commercial property investing simply requires common sense: Chris Lang
Let's go right back to basics and break down a commercial property investment into its fundamental components. You see, very few investors seem ... Read More -
How you can find the best deal when buying a commercial investment property: Chris Lang
It’s true that every deal will be different. But that does not mean you can't use a series of simple measures to help you sift the "wheat fr... Read More -
Why you should be confident about the office market, even as vacancy rates rise
The near-zero office vacancy rates enjoyed by the mining cities of Brisbane and Perth pre-GFC now seem to have come back into line with the other capi... Read More -
Why a rise in high-end commercial property investment is good for the small investor
Over the past several months, I have been recommending you refrain from trying to pick the bottom of the commercial property market. And certainly yo... Read More -
The five golden rules of commercial property investment: Chris Lang
With the proper guidance, commercial property will prove to be a very rewarding investment — and in different ways. However, there are several golden... Read More -
Australian industrial property poised for growth
Because banks have been reluctant to fund speculative development, very little new industrial space has come onto the market over the past few years. ... Read More -
The seven benefits of having the right property manager for your commercial property investment
You’re excited, having just purchased a commercial property investment. But what happens from here on effectively determines just how profitable your ... Read More -
How to deal with the two most common problems in commercial property investment: Chris Lang
Over the past few weeks, you have read the five common myths about commercial property. And also covered in some detail the five reasons why serious ... Read More -
Investing in office property requires knowledge of the local market
Not that long ago, the office market as a whole was progressing well, right around Australia. However, following the GFC, each local suburban market ... Read More -
Commercial property investment by the numbers
As you will quickly discover, finding suitable commercial property investments comes down to a numbers game. And interestingly, many people consider t... Read More -
Five reasons why serious property investors prefer commercial over residential: Chris Lang
Having been involved with both commercial and residential property over the years, it's always interesting to get some feedback directly from inv... Read More -
Five common myths about commercial property investment: Chris Lang
Here are several common misconceptions I frequently hear when people are looking to invest in commercial property. 1. Securing properties using the i... Read More -
What China's soft landing means for Australian commercial property investors: Chris Lang
Will China's growth pick up again? And will it continue to support both Australia and commercial property? Well, that really depends upon who it ... Read More -
Eight things commercial property investors should consider before buying: Chris Lang
Leaving aside things like projected cashflows, depreciation and taxation issues for moment, let's look at some of the key factors that determine ... Read More -
Suburban strata office market looking good for commercial property investors
Unfortunately, you simply can't avoid experiencing some pain whenever structural changes occur within the economy. However, these changes also p... Read More -
Local commercial property investors confused by mixed economic signals
The Labor government is crowing about its latest statistical achievements — low inflation, low unemployment, strong growth and booming investment. So... Read More -
A lack of supply means increased tenant demand and yields for commercial property investors
Gerry Harvey appeared to sum it up fairly well in a recent interview: "It was unusual to have such a poor sentiment at a time when Australia... Read More -
Retail renaissance to begin at the end of 2013
The first half of 2012 has been rather dismal for retailers. Figures coming out of the ABS tend to confirm anecdotal evidence that retailing is doing ... Read More
