Property Investment
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Leasing out a commercial property
Monday 24th of April 2017Leasing your commercial property You probably can’t change the location of your commercial property but there are other things you can do to increase your chances of finding a good tenant, quickly, who looks after yo...
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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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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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Choosing a commercial property manager
Thursday 1st of March 2018Has your property manager got your back? Commercial property owners have special needs when it comes to maintaining the value of their property and keeping their tenants happy. The right property management company will h...
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Maximise your commercial property returns
Saturday 12th of October 2019How to maximise rental returns on your commercial property Commercial property investment can offer great rewards, but to maximise these returns, you’ll need to be proactive and efficient. Here are some tips to hel...
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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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Exiting a commercial property investment
Tuesday 27th of August 2019There’s a saying ‘Always start at the end before you begin’. Flipping this around and applying it to real estate, this means before you invest, you need to have a way out. The first question to ask your...
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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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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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How to avoid an empty commercial property
Tuesday 21st of August 20184 tips to help avoid the empty commercial property nest: The worst case scenario for a commercial property investor is an empty building. No tenants means no rent, which means no debt reduction and still needing to servic...
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Don't neglect the exterior of your commercial property
Wednesday 19th of September 2018Here's why you shouldn’t neglect the exterior of your commercial property Keeping up appearances... Never judge a book by its cover. It’s good in theory, but we all still do it. As a commercial property ow...
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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 market your commercial property
Tuesday 27th of August 2019People are either in the market to buy a commercial property or not. Unlike pitching a new product or service to the market, you can’t create demand for your property. Therefore, the goal of your marketing strategy mu...
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How to choose a retail space
Monday 14th of October 2019Finding the perfect space for your retail business can be daunting. There’s a lot to take into consideration and the decision you make can determine the success of your business. In this month’s blog, we...
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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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How to make your commercial property stand out
Wednesday 11th of December 2019The drive for quality in commercial properties – how to make your property stand out from the rest According to Colliers International Research's latest review of the Auckland metropolitan office market (2019), demand ...
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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...