A high-value commercial property can create the illusion of safety. A prominent location, recognised tenant and substantial valuation may suggest that risk is low. In reality, large assets can concentrate several forms of exposure in a single investment. For Australian investors, rigorous risk assessment should extend well beyond a building inspection and review of the current rent. Start with the...
Tax efficiency in Australian commercial property begins before acquisition. The ownership structure, GST treatment, financing arrangement and purpose of the investment can influence cash flow throughout the holding period and the tax outcome on sale. The right strategy is not necessarily the one producing the lowest tax in the first year. It is the structure that supports the investor’s commercial,...
Strong competition does not remove opportunities from Australian commercial property. It changes where returns must come from. When multiple buyers can access the same sales evidence, finance and market research, superior performance is less likely to result from predicting the market perfectly. It is more likely to come from disciplined acquisition, detailed asset management and a willingness to solve...
Top 10 Landlord Mistakes for Commercial Property Have you heard the joke about the two types of commercial property Landlords? Type 1 pays an agency to manage every aspect of prospecting, leasing and dealing with their commercial tenants Type 2 has a lot of headaches,…
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