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Do federal elections really impact the property market?
Well, we’re about to gear up for another federal election. With the two-horse race in full swing, the questi
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How technology has changed the real estate industry
Real estate used to be the type of industry that would barely budge its trends and processes. For decades, w
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Properties & Pathways secures prime Shepparton retail asset
We’re excited to share the details of our latest acquisition—a high-exposure retail asset in Shepparton, Vic
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Changing property managers mid lease? The top dos and don’ts
Changing property managers while your commercial tenant is still under lease may seem daunting, but in a lot
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7 smart ways to invest your inheritance
You’ve received an inheritance and perhaps it’s a sum that has the potential to change your life. This means
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Will mining drive Perth’s property boom in 2025?
Perth’s property market has long held hands with Western Australia’s mining sector. It historically has run
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What this month’s RBA rate cut means for us investors
For the first time in over four years, the Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the cash rate. Following
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High speed trains: The answer to Australia’s housing affordability crisis?
Soaring property prices in major cities, traffic congestion and an increasing number of people relocating to
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7 ways Trump’s presidency could impact the Australian property market
Donald Trump. Even just saying the name sparks reactions, from enthusiasm to outright disdain. But whether y
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How the AUKUS agreement could impact the property market
AUKUS—is it all about submarines? Well, yes, that of course is the Australian government’s intent with the A
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How short-term rates and a weaker Aussie Dollar impact the Australian property market
When was the last time you checked in on short-term interest rates? Or considered how the strength of the Au
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9 ways to make your money work for you
You might’ve heard it before: rich people never became rich by being employees. Because even if they started
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Cal makes the cover of Business News’ magazine
Few bigger business publications exist in WA than Business News. And after our managing director, Cal Dogget
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What’s in store for the residential property market in 2025?
Google must be having a helluva time fielding queries about Australia’s residential market in 2025. Existing
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What’s in store for commercial real estate in Australia in 2025?
Like a ship after a passing storm, it appears Australian businesses have finally stopped rocking in the wake
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How did Australia’s property market turn out after the last few booms?
If you’ve had skin in the game, the last three years in the country’s property market has been very exciting
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What to do with an inheritance? Seven ideas that don’t involve spending it.
With a bit of strategy, you can turn your inheritance into a lasting investment that secures your and your f
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How America influences Australia’s economy and property market
Which holds more sway over Australia’s economy: our own federal elections here in Australia? Or the US elect
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Why net effective rent is the first calculation property investors should make
No matter what type of commercial real estate you’re investing in, knowing the net effective rent can provid
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The benefits of sale and leaseback transactions in Australian property
Sale and leasebacks mightn’t be the most common transactions in the Australian property market. But they do
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5 ways buying wisely in the property market can supercharge your retirement
When planning for retirement, most people think of superannuation, savings accounts and investment portfolio
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Is now a good time to invest in Australian property?
We’re already deep into the 2024-25 financial year, and whether at networking events or family barbecu
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The case for commercial property developments for Australian investors
Buying established commercial real estate comes with a range of benefits—from the security of existing tenan
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Data shows fast food investment is here to stay
Unprecedented growth. That’s what Australia’s fast food industry is seeing these days, cementing its place a
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The best ways to invest $500k in Australia
If you have $500,000 ready to put into an Australian investment… congratulations. These days, it’s no easy f
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Is it worth buying property with super?
Buying property with super can come with tax effective and asset protective benefits. But the strategy also
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Brisbane vs Melbourne: Which city offers better property investment opportunities?
Which capital city is best for your property investment capital: Brisbane or Melbourne? In the first of our
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What is an Agreement for Lease? And what should an AFL include?
Fewer parties are more important in a commercial property transaction than your tenant. Which is why ensurin
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Why fast food is a top menu item for property investors
Fast food is a common feature on many Australian dinner tables. But is take away just as popular with commer
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Will interest rates drop in 2024? And what will rates be in 2025?
Will interest rates drop in 2024? Where will the cash rate be in 2025? And do we have a crystal ball to know
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How inflation can benefit borrowers—not bankers
Headlines of rising inflation are usually met with groans. Because inflation naturally means the value of ea
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How we reactivated one of Perth CBD’s biggest recent office acquisitions
503 Murray Street in Perth’s CBD is an asset that excited us right back before we acquired it in 2023. Month
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A property investor’s look at the 2024 financial year
When the RBA began hiking rates back in March 2022, the property market saw a blatant decline in transaction
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Post-COVID office trends: East coast stays home, Perth returns to office
Some things change while old habits never die. During the pandemic, the country’s white collar work arrangem
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Understanding lease incentives in Australian commercial real estate
If you’ve imagined yourself as a commercial landlord, understanding commercial lease incentives is a must be
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Recognising the risks of investing in commercial property in Australia
As investors, we’re all about safety and security. But there can be a time to face challenges, to understand
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Why Perth’s Office Market is outshining east coast assets
Perth’s office market has become the poster child for resilience and future growth potential since the pande
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Why commercial property is more accessible than you think
When the Australian Financial Review writes a story on a 47-year-old single mother’s journey to a comfortabl
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Land prices in Perth soar in line with record sales
The noise in Perth’s residential property market continues to grow, as more interstate and internation
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Australia’s rapid population growth and its impact on real estate
You’re not alone if you’re noticing more car and foot traffic on Australia’s city roads and pathways. Expert
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When to get into real estate: to build new, to buy or to hold land?
Choosing whether to buy land, build new or purchase an existing property is a decision many property buyers
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Residential property vs commercial property investment in 2024
How can two types of real estate be so different? The residential property vs commercial property investment
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Perth’s CBD Office Market Review: Q1 2024
As West Australia’s economy continues its upward trajectory, the first quarter of 2024 reflected surging dem
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What is GAV and NAV? A guide for commercial property investors
You’ve purchased a commercial property, or maybe you’re looking to. The asset is generating solid passive in
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Is commercial real estate a good investment?
Real estate investors have always been among the country’s wealthiest. Just take a look at each year’s AFR R
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How to calculate rental yield on a rental property
Buying a rental property is an exciting investment. You’re purchasing a bricks and mortar investment—somethi
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“National office market downturn” in 2024—why this is just not true
Headlines are declaring a downturn in the nation’s office market. While this is true of some of Australia’s
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Why Perth’s residential market will lead the nation until at least 2026
Perth’s housing market is leading the nation, and predictions are for this buoyancy to continue—perhaps unti
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A shared investment journey [Video]
Want to get to know us a little better? Our three Properties & Pathways directors—Cal Doggett, Justin Sm
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Why tax deferred distributions can bolster your property trust investment
For investors wanting strong cash flow, one of the greatest appeals of investing in a property trust is that
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Child’s Play: Why a childcare property investment can be a smart move
Australian commercial real estate is rebounding from the pandemic, which is why so many are turning towards
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Top 5 fundamentals of constructing commercial properties in Australia
The outcome? A prosperous, long lasting and highly-relevant premises. The journey? Well, it can be fraught w
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Yield vs Property Value: How they’re connected in commercial property
Commercial property investors should understand the relationship between yield and property values. Because
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3 words to describe the Perth property market in 2024
One month already down in 2024. And in a year that will likely be as momentous as its predecessor, we have t
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A guide to property investment funds—and are they good investments?
Jumping into property investing can seem exciting at first, but a couple of hours of exploring the sea of av
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How interest rate cuts in 2024 could do (even more) wonders for unlisted property trusts
The property market has eagerly awaited every Reserve Bank meeting announcement since interest rates began r
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NABERS, green credentials and commercial property investment
While there is an authoritative obligation for commercial real estate to uphold green standards, smart landl
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Investing in commercial real estate during high interest rate environments
Investing wisely during times of high interest rates is a priority for many Australian investors looking to
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Why Perth’s CBD Office Market is the brightest in Australia
When it comes to office real estate markets in Australia, Perth’s CBD is standing out as a top perform
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In the rearview mirror: Australia’s industrial property landscape in 2023
2023 revealed an Australian industrial real estate market that – while resilient – bore the marks of evolvin
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No stopping Aussie e-commerce growth and industrial warehouse demand
As online shopping continues to surge, CBRE’s latest forecasts predict that around 1.1 million square
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The 6 fears that keep investors from investing in commercial property
Investments come with risk. And investors come with fears. In commercial real estate investment, the fear to
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Unlocking success in office real estate investing
In the world of real estate, one thing is crystal clear: no two commercial property investments are ever the
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The ultimate 2024 green credentials guide for Australian commercial property landlords
Sustainable investment practices, environmental consciousness and eco-friendly building strategies have take
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How to choose the right syndicate for Australian commercial property investment
Investing in commercial real estate through property syndicates in Australia has gained significant populari
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Why a Reserve Fund is vital for your commercial property investment
If you’ve ventured into the realm of commercial property investment in Australia, you’re likely
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Cal’s appearance on WA’s leading real estate podcast
This week, our managing director Cal Doggett shared the Properties & Pathways story and the organisation
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A snapshot of property markets around the world in 2023
Ever considered what’s happening in Canada’s real estate sector? Do you stop to consider if China has the sa
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The three types of commercial property investment
Commercial property investment is an attractive asset class that offers a myriad of opportunities for invest
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The tax advantages of commercial property investment
Australian real estate has always been an attractive option for investors, both domestic and foreign. And wh
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Why invest in commercial property via a syndicated unit trust?
Author’s note: Any information provided in this post has not considered the objectives, financial situation
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The ABCs of capital growth property investment in Australia
So, you’ve heard the term ‘capital growth property investment’ and you’re intrigued.
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Unravelling the promise of Perth’s office rental market in 2023
The headlines may be stirring up concerns about office rents skyrocketing, but that’s not telling us t
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Perth office market shows off its resilience to the rest of the country
Perth’s office market has proven itself to be a vibrant and resilient sector in 2023, defying some of
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Direct Investment vs Unlisted Property Trust
Direct investment in commercial real estate or unlisted property trust? Both options have their advantages a
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The Path to Profit: 5 reasons investors invest in commercial property syndicates
Let’s face it, traditional commercial real estate investment can be a bit like navigating a maze with
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Why high inflation can make commercial real estate even more attractive
Commercial real estate investment is known for its high yields, long-term security and stability. But right
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How we’d take advantage of a property market crash in Australia
It’s faux pa to mention property market crashes around potential investors, but the reality is they do happe
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What to look for when inspecting commercial property
The early introduction to a commercial property investment is usually from high resolution images, catchy he
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How much do I need to invest in commercial property?
Commercial real estate is known for being the investment of the elite. With price tags for a high-quality co
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Have interest rates in Australia hit a ceiling in 2023?
It’s the question us investors want an answer to. Because many players in the market don’t deal well with un
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The case for healthcare property investment in Australia
Australians need healthcare more than ever. But premises for the industry are in severe shortage. An ageing
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Why did three US banks fail? And should Australia be worried?
From commercial real estate investors to stock market players, banks are what keeps our financial system tic
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7 ways to maximise rental income for your commercial property
Last week, we gave you investors some handy hints as to what a commercial property valuer looks for when the
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Want a solid property valuation? Commercial valuers look for these 5 things
Commercial real estate contracts are pages and pages long. But there’s one item on both a sale and loan cont
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How much does it cost to invest in commercial property?
You’ve probably heard commercial real estate is a rewarding investment. Talk of high yields and opportunitie
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5 reasons vacant commercial property could make you more wealthy
We know what you’re thinking: Buying a vacant premises in the commercial property market is surely going to
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Australia’s top 20 super funds recorded negative returns in 2022 (but commercial property didn’t)
The average return of balanced super funds in 2022 was negative 4.8 per cent, and only two super funds made
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How Brisbane’s infrastructure boom will impact real estate values
Queensland’s construction pipeline has exceeded $70 billion as of this writing, already having received a $1
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Using a commercial property buyer’s agent: is it worth it?
A commercial property buyer’s agent can help even the busiest investor get into commercial real estate inves
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What is the relationship between cap rates and interest rates?
The capitalisation rate is a very useful measurement for Australian commercial real estate investors, whethe
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WA industrial property market update: January 2023
Not in 15 years have we seen such exciting activity in Perth’s industrial property market. And in 2023, ther
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Rental yield vs capital gain: which will supercharge your wealth?
Rental yield versus capital growth: it’s an age-old argument of cash flow versus capital growth, and a debat
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5 big advantages of diversifying your investment portfolio
Diversification remains one of the biggest focuses for investors these days. One major advantage is of cours
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Case study: Our $78.8m industrial portfolio sale: over 38% uplift in four years
Overview Intense market research and even an R&D-focused trip to the US in 2017 led us to a huge gap in
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How landlords can bolster their green credentials in 2023
Relevance. It’s what us commercial property investors think of whenever we look for a new property. And ther
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Australian real estate in 2023: What can you expect?
What will Australian real estate in 2023 be like compared to 2022? Depends what you think Australian real es
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Our top commercial property investment fundamentals
The top commercial property fundamentals will almost certainly position you toward success if applied correc
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Investing with an income trust? Consider these 4 things first
You’ve decided you want to increase your regular income, perhaps to bolster the retirement that’s around the
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Perth CBD Office Property Market Update: November 2022
With mining activity on the move and certainty of the future relevance of office space on the up, Perth’s CB
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Where should you invest when interest rates are high?
If you sigh every time you hear of another interest hike, you’re not alone. Australians are watching their l
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Breaking down Labor’s 2022 ‘buy now, pay later’ federal budget
The Albanese government’s first federal budget was handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers last week, and in i
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Are we about to see a correction in Perth’s property market?
Panic and confusion. At the tail end of 2022, that’s what some headlines will make you believe is the tone o
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How a long-term investment can secure your retirement
For many parents, putting a few bucks aside each week just won’t cut it if they want to spend their twilight
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Property development versus property investment
Do I build or do I buy new? You won’t find a more common and confusing decision in the real estate inv
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Brisbane property market update: October 2022
It might seem like you only bought your Secret Santa present a couple months ago, but surprise surprise we’r
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Should I buy a new or old commercial property?
‘Should I buy commercial property?’ It’s a common question for investors, especially those
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Why the bank is your best property investment partner
There are also sorts of investment partnerships out there, from angel investors, start-up investors, joint v
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Industrial property market update: September 2022
Make no mistake, 2021 was the industrial market’s biggest year in decades and will remain the sector’s monol
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What family offices should look for in commercial real estate
Commercial real estate is a flagship investment for many family offices and their wealth managers. But when
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Baby Bunting posts record sales against COVID and logistics headwinds
In an age of retail uncertainty, backed by COVID-related trading restrictions and worldwide supply-chain dis
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Where to park your money after a property sale
Your solicitor calls. Your property has sold. She congratulates you and you hug your partner. You pop the co
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When will interest rate rises become a problem for borrowers?
As expected, the RBA decided to increase the cash rate by a solid 0.50 basis points last week. The nation’s
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How to find the right real estate syndicator for you
Last week, we talked about the differences between investing in a property syndicate and investing alone. If
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Property syndicates vs Investing alone: The comparison
The real estate market welcomes more and more investors every year. While experienced operators continue buy
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What’s ahead for Queensland’s property market
As Australia’s countless number of real estate markets come off the boil, the remaining players in the field
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Here’s why your financial planner doesn’t like real estate
Ever told your financial planner you’re considering investing in property only to hear you should stick with
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How does inflation affect property prices?
Savvy property investors have a lot to keep their eye on: interest rates, wages growth, unemployment, market
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Labor’s “Help to Buy” scheme won’t solve housing affordability issues – here’s what will
There’s a tendency to hold one’s breath when hearing of a new government’s policies, particularly in the rea
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How to avoid buying contaminated commercial property
We’ve said it a thousand times on this blog… Due diligence is key to successful commercial property investin
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A mid-2022 snapshot of the industrial property market
We’re nearly halfway through 2022 (thanks to our accountant for reminding us), and as commercial real estate
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6 remarkable benefits of an illiquid investment
Illiquidity can get a bad rap. Investors typically want the flexibility of pulling their funds out of an inv
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The burning truth about sustainability in commercial real estate
Did you know buildings are responsible for 40 per cent of the world’s carbon emissions? They even use 40 per
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Labour to become main driver of building costs in Australia
While the construction market is riddled with personnel shortages, it appears labour will overtake material
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Investing in Australian property from overseas
Foreign investors have about AU$4 trillion invested in Australia’s economy, with a significant portion dedic
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How long should you hold a property investment?
Ask the average Australian real estate investor how long you should hold your property investment and they’l
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Has Australia’s office market recovered from COVID-19?
When the pandemic first hit our shores, cities became ghost towns. Buildings were hollowed out, white collar
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Interest rates in 2022: What do Australia’s banks predict? [Updated July 2022]
21/07/22 – Author’s note: Interest rates rose by 0.25 per cent in May 2022, 0.50 per cent in Jun
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Why build a reserve fund for your commercial property investment?
If you’ve partnered with a commercial property investor before, you may have seen the section of the Informa
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Australian property market outlook for 2022 [CBRE Report]
According to their latest report, global real estate giant CBRE are tipping another excellent year for Austr
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Will Perth’s development delay boost property values?
Perth was looking forward to a pipeline of stunning and highly priced apartment developments totaling $2.2 b
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How change creates value in commercial real estate
Us passive property investors, who seek consistent income from a rock-solid tenant, prefer security over ris
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What will the extended border closure mean for WA’s property market?
This week was set to be the first time in nearly two years WA’s hard border came down. February 5 was a date
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Investing in debt? Here’s why private debt funds are booming
Debt is often made the villain of personal finances. Hearing ‘Get out of debt quickly,’ ‘Dig your way out of
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What does 2022 hold for Australian property investors?
Australian property investors will continue to find prosperity in 2022. It’s a proud time for the real estat
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Australian retail performance in 2021, and our thoughts on 2022
A new report released by FTI Consulting has let us in on the biggest achievements and challenges of Australi
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New JLL report hails WA an industrial winner
A new report from JLL is hailing West Australia as an economic powerhouse in 2021. And not only is the west’
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Can Australia’s government improve housing supply and affordability?
The Property Council of Australia (PCA) is outlining a proposal to the federal government for a housing supp
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What to do if residential property is out of your budget?
For many overwhelmed property investors, residential prices across the country have become notoriously high.
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Why manufacturing in WA makes a whole lot of sense
Listen up industrial landlords. If the pandemic hasn’t done enough to drive industrial property values
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3 ways to achieve capital growth in commercial property
Many new commercial property investors forget that there is significant capital appreciation on offer during
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What does Annualised Return mean in commercial real estate?
There are many types of ‘return’ you may hear when coming across your first (or even second or third commerc
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7 tips for a successful commercial property due diligence
A thorough commercial property due diligence might be the difference between a successful long-term investme
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Why commercial solar is a bright idea for landlords
While businesses are hard at work from nine to five, the sun is too. This makes commercial solar power syste
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5 reasons office space will remain relevant well after COVID-19
Australian property group Investa issued a report in June 2021 based on the findings of a survey of over 350
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What Capital Gains Tax means for commercial property
Chances are, if you’ve sold a commercial property, the disposal will be subject to capital gains tax. CGT on
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Case Study: How we safely doubled our investor’s money (in 2 years)
Introducing 50 Arc Place, Larapinta QLD In February 2019, 38 investors placed their funds with us to purchas
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How much money do investors lose every year?
You never hear about the losses – only the gains. That’s what my dad used to tell me when we tal
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Benefits of buying commercial property with existing tenants
Ask any commercial property investor what the most important aspect of a commercial property investment is,
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The rise of cold storage investment and how you can invest
Trends come and go, but some invariably stick around for the long run. The latest trend here to stay in the
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How ASIC and the ATO regulate SMSF borrowing
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has said the government doesn’t plan to make changes to Limited Recourse Bor
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A due diligence checklist for buying commercial property
Commercial real estate is renowned for its complexity. Beyond the jargon and sophisticated process to own an
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Perth property boom makes WA an investor’s gold mine in 2021
The nightmare that Perth’s residential market was meant to have during COVID-19 never quite came. Inst
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How to calculate capital growth for your property investment?
Calculating capital growth on a property is a must when assessing your investment options. Commercial real e
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Melbourne industrial market continues its strength into 2021
Make no mistake, the Melbourne industrial property market in 2021 is hot property. In the first two we
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Australian commercial property markets: Review of 2020
Back in March 2020, none of us would’ve expected that the year ahead would be the most unprecedented o
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What makes the best countercyclical investment?
A chunk of the properties we research are countercyclical investments. Countercyclical investments have prov
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The future of physical office space in Brisbane CBD
Since COVID-19 introduced flexible work arrangements to many business in Australia, the future of the
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AFR Rich List taken out by property investors
Property developers and investors were the backbone of the Australian Financial Review’s 2020 Rich List. The
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QLD property 2021: Outlook for Brisbane commercial real estate
Brisbane’s commercial real estate market outlook for 2021 is quite positive amidst unprecedented uncer
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What is direct property investment? And should I invest?
In Australia, we sometimes use another term to describe real estate investments. That term is direct propert
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What makes the best logistics real estate investment?
In a recent JLL survey, more than 80 per cent of industrial property investors plan to invest in logistics r
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7 things to look for in an industrial real estate investment
Industrial real estate has become one of the most popular investments in Australia. With COVID-19 increasing
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Why buying shares during COVID-19 is a bad idea for new investors
COVID-19 turned the world of share investing upside down. And if we had a dollar for every person we’d heard
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Why the future of Large Format Retail could be industrial
Revered investor Ray Dalio says the biggest challenges can be overcome by creativity. Those who ca
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6 tips on property investment in Melbourne
Real estate is a good investment in Australia because of its strong, stable yields, and high capital growth
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What is a Property Syndicate? And why invest with one?
Australians love their property. 67 per cent of Australians own their own home, and according to the ATO ove
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What we learnt from our biggest property syndicate
Pathway Twelve Unit Trust is our latest commercial property investment. It gives our investors a high-yieldi
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5 reasons industrial real estate is the most resilient commercial property sector (JLL)
“The industrial & logistics sector has proven to be the most resilient of the core commercial prop
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What is core plus real estate?
Passive investors like property investment for its consistent, stable cash flow. They might buy property wit
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Using super to buy property
This information is current as at June 2020. For updates on Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) information, head
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How to find off market commercial real estate?
There’s nothing wrong with a bit of competition, but when hunting for a good property deal, the less r
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6 property investment strategies after COVID-19 (part one)
12 years ago, investors faced a calamity unlike most had ever witnessed. The Global Financial Crisis came to
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How “essential services” is the new property market driver
The commercial property investment market will look different after COVID-19. Sure, many parts of the commer
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How residential and commercial property investment really differ (when the economy takes a dive)
Commercial property versus residential property. It’s been a long battle. There are lovers and haters
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How has COVID-19 impacted property values in Australia?
Uncertainty is the flavour of the quarter as the media paints our newsfeeds with COVID-19 headlines. Doubt h
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How have Australian real estate and shares performed in a financial crisis?
There’s a real benefit to real estate being an illiquid asset during a financial crisis. You can&rsquo
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The dos and don’ts of commercial property investment during the COVID-19 period
Australians are bound by strange new guidelines. We’re at home instead of the office. We’re work
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COVID-19 impact on commercial property leases
The purpose of the COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct, announced on Tuesday, 7 April 2020, is to pr
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Is commercial property still a good investment in 2020?
Commercial property investors have a lot to be confused about in 2020. COVID-19 is creating more questions t
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Complete guide to investing with a property investment company
Property investors don’t have to go it alone. Nowadays, they have the option to invest with a property inves
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What is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)? Does it differ from unlisted property trusts?
Looking for a set and forget commercial property investment? Two popular choices are a Real Estate Investmen
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Australia’s office market is hot property for investors (JLL)
JLL Research has taken a deep dive into Australia’s office property market with its new 2020 office ma
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Is investing in residential or commercial property better?
Residential and commercial property both have great benefits, particularly for those who know how to invest
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What is a good return on a commercial property?
Commercial property investment is popular for those who want solid cash flow. And that’s typically what comm
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How much is capital gains tax on a commercial property investment?
Let’s face it, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can put a dampener on your profits. All that hard work you’ve done, r
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6 tips before selling a commercial property
The choice to sell a commercial asset shouldn’t be taken lightly. After all, commercial real estate ca
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4 best commercial property blog posts of 2019
We could talk about property all day. Fine, we do talk about property all day. Which is why publishing
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How to invest in commercial property?
Commercial property can seem like the golden ticket to some. Putting money into an appreciating asset with 6
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Want to buy commercial property? Here’s how
Buying commercial property means having a strategy. You need to understand the location – whether buyi
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3 reasons Brisbane’s industrial property market is booming
You don’t have to look hard for good news on Brisbane’s industrial property market. Property values are head
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5 ways to drive capital growth in commercial property
The beauty of providing commercial property syndicates is the surprise on investors’ faces when we tell them
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Case Study: 40% gross return in 5 months: How our Larapinta investment delivered
We can get in here and reposition that tenancy profile, and extend that lease, and look that risk right in t
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Which is the best commercial property investment?
Long leases, regular rental reviews and month-to-month income. These and many more reasons exist for commerc
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Why Perth industrial property could rival the east coast
Seven years of poor Perth industrial property values could be behind WA. And values could even be set to ris
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Single tenant versus multi-tenanted commercial properties
A common debate we hear in commercial property circles is between investing in a single tenant property vers
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Why car parking matters in commercial property investment
Car parking matters in commercial property because it matters to businesses. It keeps commercial tenants hap
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3 key drivers of the commercial real estate market
When behind the wheel, you need to see what’s ahead to know where you’re going. Practical, right? Well, comm
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Signs of recovery in Perth industrial property market
When WA’s last resources boom came to a halt after 2012, the state’s industrial property values
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Is commercial property the right investment for you?
Everyone is different. This blog post does not take into account the financial situation or capacity to inve
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Commercial property depreciation is a gift for investors
Commercial property depreciation is the ageing of commercial real estate assets and fixtures over time. The
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5 unique economic indicators for commercial property investors
It’s all about time in the market. That’s what some commercial property investors say about successful inves
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Case Study: Creating value from a vacating commercial tenant
For commercial property syndicators who are truly on the line with their investors, bumps and all, three maj
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What to include in a commercial property investment strategy
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Commercial prope
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Could the coworking trend become a property empire?
Coworking giant WeWork is now a budding property investor. Its parent, The We Company, has set up a US$2.9 b
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Complete Guide to Commercial Property Jargon
Absorption Rate The amount of time it would take a sales agent to sell a property, applied to a percentage,
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Want to invest in residential property? Read this first
What do investors usually invest in? Well, the goal for investors is wealth creation, so they should conside
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How mining can impact commercial property investment
There are many drivers in commercial property investment. Economic growth, inflation, exchange rates and the
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Why commercial property investments need a Reserve Fund
It might not happen in the first month, or even first year, but eventually a time comes when your commercial
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How retirees can replace franking credits income
“I will lose a quarter of my income and other people will lose about a third of their income.” Self-funded r
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Best Performing Supers lose to SMSF commercial property investment
When the country’s best performing super funds were listed in the AFR’s Smart Investor on Saturd
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Why investors are choosing property over shares
People pick sides. Some rave about their Mercedes C300 while others stand by an Audi A4. Some golfers say to
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How experiential retail is fighting the eCommerce threat
If you’ve visited certain Bunnings Warehouses recently, you might have stopped to have a coffee at their in-
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Case Study: The perfect introduction to commercial property investing
Opportunity Alan Doggett, co-founder of Properties & Pathways, has had global success in commercial real
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5 rules for successful office investment (in any market)
“Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing”. Warren Buffett’s advice rings true for i
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Investment in commercial property still popular, safe and smart
If you’re an experienced property investor, you might already know this. Maybe you’ve reaped the tax rewards
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Commercial property in Australia just became a safer investment
Whether the news is pretty or ugly, a good property investor will keep a finger to the air for industry anno
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eCommerce makes hot property of industrial real estate
Click and you shall receive. Whether or not you’re an online shopper, eCommerce is making waves in Aus
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5 ways experts research the commercial property market
Scanning real estate listings and hoping an investment gem will fall in your lap is like taking an exam with
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PropTech and the real estate technology revolution
You might not think the digital age would transform how we buy and sell real estate. After all, property is
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How to access a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA)
This information is current as at August 2018. For updates on Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) information and
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How automation is transforming industrial property
We talk of battery-operated cars flooding our roads and read about their impact on oil company and governmen
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5 questions to ask before you invest in commercial property
Investing in a commercial property can require making very different considerations to investing in resident
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Why end of trip facilities are essential to office properties
These days, many active office employees are attracted to workplaces enabling them to commute in an active m
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How residential and commercial property loans differ (Part Two)
Who Is the Tenant? Residential Loans A tenant of a residential investment property will usually need to hav
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How residential and commercial property loans differ (Part One)
In part one of this post, we run through a few of the fundamental differences between residential and commer
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Commercial Property: Where to invest in Australia
We can always find advice on what Australian cities are home to the best commercial property investments. Fo
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Flexibility: The driver of coworking office space demand
Existing landlords of traditional office real estate need to be aware and prepared of the demand for new fle
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Beware of the serious downsides to ‘development upside’
Development upside refers to a property’s potential for redevelopment – anything from adding an extra storey
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What makes the perfect office property acquisition (Part Two)
In last week’s post, we dissected the noticeable characteristics of the perfect office property acquisition:
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What makes the perfect office property acquisition (Part One)
No two commercial property investments are alike. Even two properties in the same category – office, retail
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5 ways commercial property and residential property investment differ
When thinking about how commercial property and residential property investment differ, most investors belie
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Kathmandu proves retail growth opportunities still exist
The AU$97 million (US$75 million) acquisition of the hiking boots business comes after Kathmandu announced a
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What makes the perfect industrial property investment?
Commercial property investment is often thought of as retail space, shopping centres, or office towers in th
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Why it pays to invest with a commercial property investor
New investors are flooding into the commercial property space. It’s not hard to see why. Stocks and bonds ar
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Case study: 40% return in 18 months: Our Tuggerah success story
The final sale price was $10,800,000. That’s $3,260,000 more than we paid for it in June 2016 — but the best
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6 advantages of investing through a property syndicate
Investing with a property syndicate or unlisted property trust is a safe and secure way to profit from comme
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Why commercial property may be a better investment than shares
In deciding which one, the logic normally goes something like this: Residential Property It’s a physical ass
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