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Date: 15/04/2002   Bulky Good Property Offers sound prospects for Investors, developers and Retailers ...

WITH sales growth rates set to average more than 5 per cent over the five years to 2005/06 there are considerable opportunities in the bulky goods sector for retailers, developers and investors. The sector offers sound investment prospects and many opportunities for new development, with attractive returns and opportunities for portfolio diversification.

Date: 27/08/2001   Melbourne: Industrial, Property Outlook ...

Melbourne industrial property demand growth will pause in the short-term and begin a recovery in 2003, according to Melbourne Industrial Property, Forecasts and Strategies 2001 to 2011 by BIS Shrapnel.

Date: 09/07/2001   INVESTORS' DILEMMA: Commercial Property for Short Term gains, Retail Property for the Longer Term ...

The $40 billion retail property investment market offers investors solid returns over the next 10 years and will compare reasonably with other property sectors on a risk/return basis.

Date: 16/04/2001   The Tenant's Nightmare - renegotiating a lease in a rising market ...

I have a recurring nightmare. We are a company that uses office space, with our current lease expiring in four years time. As such, we will be renegotiating our lease in a "hot" leasing market.

Date: 05/03/2001   The Inner Sydney Apartment market-Short term demand to weaken ...

The Inner Sydney Apartment market has developed into a niche market, primarily servicing the "new economy" and professional workforce of the Inner Sydney region.

Date: 02/10/2000   This will be an interesting decade ...

For those of you who thought that cycles were a thing of the past and that we would experience steady growth and low inflation indefinitely into the future, think again. This will be an interesting decade.

Date: 14/08/2000   SYDNEY CBD Office Market: short-term setback a precursor to 1980s style boom ...

The Sydney central business district is set for a 1980s style boom in the second half of this decade with rents and values soaring to new heights. But first the market must cope with substantial additions to stock and a downturn in the economy in 2001-02.

Date: 29/05/2000   Retail Property Market Outlook: 2000 to 2010 ...

Retail sales have been growing strongly and retailer profitability is high, boosting ability to pay rental increases. Conditions don't get much better than this. BIS Shrapnel expect rental and capital value growth to be sound in 2000.

Date: 10/04/2000   Bulky Goods Retailing ...

Bulky goods centres have attracted considerable attention in recent years. The concept is not new-the first such centres in Australia were developed in the mid to late 1980s-but a renewed phase of development, coupled with institutional investor acceptance, has put the sector under the spotlight.

Date: 17/01/2000   Property as a hedge against inflation ...

Many people believe that the strong escalation of property values of the 1970s and 1980s were due to high inflation. The logic is that property is a hedge against inflation, that in high inflationary periods investors look for real assets including property and that the inflow of funds drives up property values.

Date: 22/11/99   CBD versus Suburban Office Space -
Does demand lead supply or supply lead demand? ...

Over the 20 years to the end of the 1980s, employment in Sydney's CBD was static with the quantum of construction in the suburban centres leading to a shift of activity.

Date: 30/08/99   Listed Property Trusts: The Market versus
Fundamentals ...

There is a belief in economics that the market always "gets it right". The same belief has achieved mythical status for the listed property trusts, where it is believed that the downturn in prices preceded the downturn in property markets during the 1980's.

Date: 19/07/99   The end of cycles? ...

Recently, the conventional wisdom amongst economists has tended towards heralding the end of cycles, with moderate growth and low inflation forever.

Date: 07/06/99   Restrictive retail policy can go wrong ...

In the development application process there is a conflict between development and protection of existing businesses.

Revolving Lines of Credit ...

People who wish to start out investing in property may need to finance their purchase by way of a loan. With the number of loan products and the numerous features pertaining to them, some investors may perceive the process of choosing the right investment loan to be quite daunting.

'LEVERAGING' Returns, Leveraging Risk ...

One of the quickest ways to acquire a portfolio of properties is to use the power of leveraging. By borrowing funds to purchase a property, one can effectively magnify its capital growth.

'Landing' a High Return on property ...

The true value of a residential property involves much more than the size, age and condition of a dwelling. The land value, driven by supply relative to demand, is as important as any other factor that determines the worth of your prized asset.

Every Reserve Bank cut in official interest rates signals good news for Australia's residential property market. Cheaper finance encourages first-time and repeat buyers alike to purchase a home or investment property.

SYDNEY 2000 - Year in Review ... 148KB

Before we begin our odyssey into the Sydney housing market of 2001, we thought it might be revealing to examine the housing trends of 2000 and see what we can learn from them.

One-bedroom Units Far from Diminutive Investments ...

Many property investors are reluctant to include one-bedroom units in their investment portfolios, adhering instead to the mistaken belief that "bigger is always better" as far as real estate is concerned.

Catching the Property Tidal Wave ...

At a recent business seminar I heard an industry visionary make the following statement: " When the tide is in everyone looks good, when it goes out, then you can see who is not wearing shorts".

Building a home?
Beware of copyright infringement! ...

Floor plans and building designs are readily available from many sources. But many people fail to realise that using these designs without the owner's permission can lead to serious legal problems.

Property Investment and the GST ...

  The GST was intended to be a simple broad-based tax like the New Zealand one. But we gave the bureaucrats a free hand to design a uniquely Australian version and further complicate it with special exemptions to persuade the Democrats to allow it through the Senate.

Are you adequately insured? ...

While seeking out and paying the lowest possible premium might be an attractive option for some forms of insurance, it may not be the wisest option for property owners.

Smart Finance: Understanding the AAPR ...

The Annualised Average Percentage Rate (AAPR) - also known as the comparison or true rate - is a figure designed to show the 'true' cost of a loan, taking into account upfront fees, honeymoon rates, ongoing fees, different compounding periods and other factors.

Capital Gains Tax and the Family Home ...

  It is common knowledge that a person's family home is exempt from capital gains tax ("CGT"). What perhaps is not common knowledge is the complexity of the legislation giving rise to this exemption.

Managed Investment Schemes ...

Over the past few years various investment schemes have been developed which promise a significant return for investors. The great majority of these schemes are well-managed by reputable persons and do not cause problems.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST)
and its impact on residential property ...

Under the proposed GST, the sale of new residential property will attract a 10% GST. However, the sale of existing residential homes and land by private owners would not be subject to GST.

Australia's Renting vs Buying trend
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE? ...

A current trend towards renting in favour of home ownership could alter Australia's distribution of net wealth if it becomes sustained long term. To make sense of the trend and consider its possible effects, an assessment of long term rental patterns is essential.

CASE STUDY: JAN SOMERS ...

One of the more remarkable aspects of Jan Somers' story is how quickly it all happened... how a hard-working Brisbane housewife became a multi-millionaire by investing in residential property. As Jan puts it: "Once the penny dropped, it all happened very quickly, like a plant growing and blossoming".

Buying off the plan ...

Australian Property Investor takes a good hard look and the pros and cons associated in buying property off the plan.

Building & Depreciation Allowances ...

When considering investing in a rental property it is important for you to ensure that all details concerned with the cost of the property being acquired are obtained to enable building and other depreciation allowances to be claimed. The issue examines some of these items.

Property Syndication ...

While there are many successful syndicates in the marketplace, according to Greg McMahon (a partner of Teys McMahon Lawyers in Brisbane) there are also hundreds of illegal syndicates now operating.

Australia - The most illiquid direct property market in the world ...