As the year draws to a close, the Costi Cohen team and I would like to extend our gratitude to all our clients, agents and corporate partners who have supported us over the last 12 months. Recent Achievements and Asset Class Purchase Breakdown 2023 2023 was a record year for Costi Cohen. We had the…
Costi Cohen recently spoke with Yosh Mendis, Head of Agency NSW and Partner at Burgess Rawson, about the current commercial property market. Yosh specialises in the sale of blue-ribbon commercial investment property and is recognised as one of Sydney’s most renowned commercial agents. He has sold some of Australia’s most sought-after commercial investment property and…
Background Steven Coffey, owner of accounting firm WCM, sought a new commercial strata office for his expanding business. He was looking all over the Upper North Shore, but ideally wanted a property in Wahroonga with abundant natural light. After many months of searching with no success, Steven engaged Costi Cohen. Key Points and Challenges While…
In the dynamic world of real estate investments, strategic alliances can yield remarkable results. This case study delves into the successful partnership between Costi Cohen and Azura Financial, led by Tom Hawley. Together, they orchestrated an impressive investment journey that underscores the potential of collaboration in the real estate industry. Background Azura Financial were working…
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…
