Buying Commercial Property
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Flexible commercial property lease agreements
Thursday 18th of July 2019When lease flexibility meets opportunity... “The stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” – Bruce Lee Flexibility has become an extremely desirable...
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Commercial property management
Monday 24th of April 2017According to this year's National Business Review rich list, released last week, commercial property is a road to riches for many of New Zealand’s wealthiest people. This blog is the last in a series in ...
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How to buy a commercial property at auction
Monday 24th of April 2017How to win at auction In this second to last blog in our series about what it takes to become a commercial property investor, we give you all our insider tips for how to win at auction. So, it’s auction day. ...
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Making a commercial property investment
Monday 24th of April 2017This is the third blog in our series “What does it take to become a commercial property investor?” So far we have busted the myths around commercial property investment; we’ve covered the advantages of invest...
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Why should you invest in commercial property
Monday 24th of April 2017Investing in commercial property In this series of blogs we’re exploring what it takes to become a commercial property investor. We’ve looked at some of the myths around commercial property investment, and thi...
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Commercial Property Investment Myths
Monday 24th of April 2017Commercial property investment ...it’s not just for high flyers Our last few blogs have focused on issues relating to renting a commercial property and the ins and outs of commercial lease agreements. For our next...
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Obligations around repairs and maintenance
Monday 14th of October 2019Don’t get caught out when your office needs repairs. Are you aware of the repair and maintenance obligations in your commercial lease? You should be or you could end up seriously out of pocket. Building maintenance c...
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Commercial Property Rent Reviews
Saturday 12th of October 2019The majority of business owners lease the premises from which their business operates. A lease agreement is a binding legal document, so it is important as a tenant to understand all the responsibilities and legalities ...
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Your obligations around your lease fit-out
Monday 24th of April 2017Many businesses are tenants in their selected premises, and with this comes a raft of responsibilities and legalities that need to be negotiated and will form part of your lease agreement. In our next few blogs we...
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4 tips to buying commercial property
Friday 6th of September 2019Patience, an eye for detail and the right perspective are essential when you are looking to invest in commercial property. You will need to dedicate time, effort and dollars to up-front research, as its usually the simp...
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Commercial investment - which type best suits you
Monday 24th of April 2017To help you navigate commercial property investment complexities, we have explored the four main types of commercial real estate commonly available; retail, office, industrial and apartments. Investing in commerci...
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Commercial real estate relationships
Saturday 12th of October 2019The importance of relationships in commercial real estate Commercial real estate is a relationship-driven business. We do deals with people we like and trust, and we get the best from people who like and trust us. Here a...
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Due Diligence when investing in Commercial Property
Thursday 3rd of August 2017Fortunes are made and lost in commercial property investment, but what makes the difference between a great investment and a dud? The answer … due diligence. WHAT is due diligence? Investopedia describes due dili...
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More on due diligence when buying a Commercial Property
Tuesday 29th of August 2017More on due diligence – legal, financial and physical considerations. Last month, we talked about due diligence when purchasing commercial property – what it is, why you should do it, who should do it, how and...
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Your Commercial Property team
Tuesday 17th of October 2017It takes a team to win the commercial property game The most successful commercial property investors work as a team. Sure, it might be your name on the ownership papers but it took a team of people to get you there. ...
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Tips from commercial property investors
Wednesday 19th of September 2018Top tips from commercial property investors who have done it before There’s plenty of advice out there for people looking to get into the property game and we all know there is money to be had. But just how hard is ...
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Your health and safety obligations as a landlord
Wednesday 22nd of November 2017If you are a commercial landlord, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), you are also a PCBU. If you don’t know what a PCBU is or what it means to be one, read on because it’s important. &nbs...
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Finding the perfect space for your business
Thursday 1st of March 2018Sure, location is important but it’s not the only factor in creating the perfect space for your business. It’s a balancing act and you have the needs and wants of three parties to consider – your customer...
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Your commercial property investment strategy
Tuesday 3rd of April 2018Commercial property makes a great investment. The yields are good (sometimes great), the market’s pretty consistent, investments can be short or long-term, and longer leases mean added security and less hassle for pro...
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Looking past residential property investment
Monday 14th of May 2018Looking past residential property investment With house prices souring, many small investors are now casting their eyes to the commercial property market – with good reason and good results. Historically, kiwi...
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Top tips for managing tenants
Monday 6th of August 2018It doesn’t matter if you have the best commercial property on the block – the best location, the best facilities, the best fit-out – for financial success, it’s the tenants that count. Unreliable...
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What makes a good commercial property location
Wednesday 21st of November 2018It’s one of the biggest clichés in the business – location, location, location. But what makes a good location? This depends entirely on the tenant and their customers. Here’s a list of the sorts ...
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Commercial property trends for 2019
Wednesday 13th of March 2019Commercial property investment is gaining momentum. Large offshore investors are increasingly looking to our commercial property market and potential local investors are taking notice. Last year, Blackstone – one of ...
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Commercial property investment questions
Friday 23rd of August 2019And your commercial property investment As specialists in the purchase, sale and lease of commercial properties in New Zealand we get a lot of enquiries from first-time commercial property investors. And fair enough, it's ...
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How to choose the right property for your business
Friday 23rd of August 2019Your business premises has the potential to make or break your business, so choosing the right property for your business is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Here are some tips to help you choose a property t...
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Commercial property yields
Tuesday 29th of October 2019Commercial property yields – what, why and how What is yield? Yield refers to the earning potential of a property. For example, if a property costs 1,000,000 and was expected to rent for 1,500 a week, the yield would ...
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5 commercial property investment mistakes to avoid
Wednesday 12th of October 2022Property investing is easy but being a successful property investor is another story. It takes patience, perseverance, and most importantly, a good plan. However, there is good money to be made, so long as you do your du...