We understand many businesses and people are suffering during these uncertain times.Dealing with limited to no income for even a short amount of time can be tough, and potentially dismantle your business, let alone dealing with the impacts of a longer shutdown cycle. We are witnessing the impact on a broad range of businesses.As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, we hope you are taking the...

Choosing an agent to act on your behalf is an important decision – and not one to rush. Just like in business, a good commercial agent should foster positive relationships to enhance not just your customer experience but your prospects of success. So how can you find the right agent, with the right qualities, for you? Here are four key points to consider. Expertise In Your Market...

What is negative gearing? Negative gearing is a practice common in property investing. It is a form of financial leverage that describes the purchase of an income-producing asset, such as a rental property, but when the asset will not produce enough income to cover the cost of the asset.  For example, when the rental income is insufficient to cover the loan payments, maintenance, interest,...

The time for renewing a lease a great opportunity for tenants to evaluate his/her present day position as a tenant; re-examine the current commercial real estate market; use that information to negotiate the best lease terms.  Those who position themselves as well-informed tenants with a better understanding of their leasing options usually secure much better deals than their uninformed...

In this blog, we will review a number of key considerations that may assist you in determining the best option for your business and circumstances when it comes to renting vs buying commercial property We will also review some of the advantages, and the disadvantages, of buying and leasing commercial property. The key items we will cover include: Business growthBorrowing capacity / financial...

Values of commercial properties are largely driven by rental returns or the potential for capital growth. There are a number of methods that can be used when appraising property. These methods include: Comparable sales methodSummation CapitalisationReplacement costHypothetical development  Below we look at these various methods of appraisal and explain each approach in...

Operating expenses vs property outgoings  Outgoings is a general term used to describe the recovery of cost from the tenant for expenses associated with the holding, running and maintenance of a commercial property during the term of a lease. Operating expenses are items such as telephones, internet, electricity and business insurance that help to operate your business. Base property outgoings...

After a tumultuous 2020 we thought we would kick off our first blog of 2021 with an outlook on the year ahead and what trends we expect to see throughout this year. This is by no means an extensive list of expected trends however, will cover some of the key areas we expect to impact the commercial property market. Following are 5 key trends that we expect to help shape the market this year and...

As with any investment, doing your research beforehand is critical and for commercial real estate, this means understanding commercial property yields. While initial net yield is typically provided in commercial property reports, investors should be wary of relying only on this simplified figure, which doesn’t take into account all potential investment costs. Following are some key areas to...

The question of whether to lease or buy commercial property may seem obvious to some people, especially while we have historically low interest rates, but there are many things that should be taken into consideration before rushing into buying a property. While purchasing a commercial property is a great move for many, that doesn’t automatically make it the right decision for everyone. So, if...