Investing outside the box

Investing outside the box

In the search for high-yielding property investments, some savvy buyers are moving beyond traditional commercial assets, seeking more unconventional opportunities. According to Ray White Commercial, these niche investments are attracting interest due to their potential for strong returns and long-term growth. Car washes, for example, have seen yields normalise to 6-8%, driven by Australia’s growing…

Diversifying your property portfolio: why Industrial and Retail could make a perfect pair

Diversifying your property portfolio: why Industrial and Retail could make a perfect pair

For investors aiming to strengthen and diversify their property portfolio, industrial and retail real estate could be a highly effective combination. Individually, each offers distinct benefits; together, they create a complementary investment strategy that can reduce risk, increase resilience and generate steady returns. Industrial: essential infrastructure for the e-commerce era Industrial properties have seen significant…

Why It’s Important to Invest in A-grade Commercial Assets

Why It’s Important to Invest in A-grade Commercial Assets

Vacancy rates are forecast to fall in the office and retail property sectors, according to the latest NAB Commercial Property Survey, which is positive news for investors. The national office vacancy rate, which is currently at a high 11.2%, is expected to fall to a more moderate 10.1% within the next two years. Meanwhile, the…

Commercial Property Expert says we’re “Approaching the Bottom of the Market.”

Commercial Property Expert says we’re “Approaching the Bottom of the Market.”

Demand for commercial property exploded in 2021, due to record-low interest rates. During that time, the ‘spread’ (or differential) between the cash rate and average commercial yield rose to as high as 500 basis points, according to Ray White Group’s head of research, Vanessa Rader. However, once interest rates started rising from mid-2022, the spread…

Jacky He Joins Costi Cohen to Lead Asia Markets Division

Jacky He Joins Costi Cohen to Lead Asia Markets Division

We welcome Jacky He to the team as Head of Asia Markets with over six years’ experience representing high-net-worth clients from East and Southeast Asia. Jacky joins us with the cultural knowledge and expertise to service the rapidly increasing demand Costi Cohen is experiencing from overseas investors looking to capitalise on the Australian commercial property…

Why ‘Mum and Dad’ Investors are Choosing to Become Commercial Property Owners

Why ‘Mum and Dad’ Investors are Choosing to Become Commercial Property Owners

Commercial property can offer higher yields, lower maintenance costs, and longer leases than residential property, making it an attractive option in the current market for mum-and-dad investors. While small-scale residential property investing is common, commercial landlords are typically larger property groups or investment funds. Although there are similarities between residential and commercial property investing, key…

In the Media | Essential Guide to Buying Commercial Property by Your Mortgage

In the Media | Essential Guide to Buying Commercial Property by Your Mortgage

Tas Costi recently spoke with the team at Your Mortgage to discuss what to look for when assessing a commercial property investment and the types of assets to focus on in the current market. Article by Harry O’Sullivan. As of April 2024, all the commercial property in Australia was valued at $1.2 trillion per CoreLogic,…

Industry Interview | Q+A with Steven Spyros – Addisons Lawyers

Industry Interview | Q+A with Steven Spyros – Addisons Lawyers

Steven Spyros is a Partner at Addisons, a major law firm, and serves a diverse clientele, encompassing large institutional clients, private client groups, and high-net-worth individuals. His clientele includes large-scale real estate developers, builders, lenders, hotel and serviced apartment operators and family offices. With a wealth of experience, Steven specialises in structured property acquisitions and…