Client Overview: Ivan, the owner of food manufacturing business “Herman’s Croquettes,” found himself in an exciting, yet stressful position when his business, initially based in Lansvale NSW, outgrew the warehouse it was operating from, necessitating a new space to house its expanding operations. The Brief: Ivan had a very specific brief. Aside from needing a…
The Australian commercial real estate market has recently witnessed a series of write-downs in the wake of rising interest rates, leading to adjustments in asset valuations for major players in the sector. Despite the challenges posed by these developments, there are compelling reasons to consider this period as an opportune time for buying commercial real…
The Australian industrial real estate market has undergone significant expansion in recent years. While there has been a slight moderation in momentum during the second quarter of 2022, this presents a compelling opportunity for potential investors to consider entering the commercial real estate landscape in Australia. Below, Research conducted by JLL in their Q2, 2023…
The Australian commercial property market is attractive to foreign investors, but navigating the market in such a geographically dispersed country can be challenging. The stable political, regulatory, and economic environment means that investors can feel confident in the medium to long-term security of their investments. However, with both domestic purchasers and foreign investors looking to…
Andy Hu, Joint State Head of Asia Markets at Savills Australia, spoke with Costi Cohen about the value a buyers agent like Costi Cohen can add for a foreign investor looking to purchase a commercial property in Australia. There are three core benefits that Andy has identified for his clients: 1. Risk aversion: Costi Cohen…
When a business outgrows its place of operation, it seems like a great problem to have. But when one of our clients with a logistics business found themselves in this position, they searched for over 24 months to find their next warehouse, with no success and were running out of time. Despite a healthy budget of $14 million, the owners of the business…
High street shopping is having a comeback, which presents unique commercial property investment opportunities. Meet Stephanie Onisoforou, whose family owns The Intersection in Sydney’s Paddington, one of the best shopping destinations in the city. https://costicohen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Costi-Cohen-New-South-Head-Road-WIDE_2.mp4 The Intersection is an Australian-brand only fashion precinct where the best of Australian fashion is showcased and on sale to…
By Richard Matthews Associate | Industrial, Development & Commercial I was listening to a great podcast on the origins of the 2% inflation target recently. Turns out it came from NZ originally. What was of particular interest was the reference to Inflation Expectations being a precursor to actual inflation. Inflation being a driver of interest…
Determining the value of a commercial property, whether an investment or owner-occupied property, might feel like an art, but in reality it is more of a science. Tas Costi, Director of Costi Cohen, Australia’s leading commercial property buyers agency, says that navigating a fast-moving property market is tough, and the metrics used to determine whether…
Looking at the quarterly sales volumes for Industrial property above 2,000sqm floor space, you can see a big decline. I looked at larger and smaller assets as well and they show the same trend. If I exclude sales from 2020 (pre-covid) then it is still down on trend ($250M instead of $500M for the Qtr.)….
