ACCORDING TO JLL Research, the CBD Office vacancy rate for Sydney has risen from 5.8% to 7.5% and for Melbourne, from 3.4% to 7.7% – as a direct result of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Despite the sudden increase, this surge ought not be seen as alarming. [Read more…]
DESPITE A RECENT surge in positive COVID-19 cases for Victoria, the infection rates detected by its testing blitz have remained at a very low 0.2%.
And so, that would suggest the virus is not widespread within the community.
Furthermore, there hasn’t been any marked increase in the number of cases actually requiring hospitalisation.
SEVERAL CLIENTS have been asking about how long until things start to get back to “normal”. And what changes investors need to watch for, after we emerged from lockdown.
During times of economic uncertainty, you should focus on the underlying fundamentals driving demand and investment. And these still remain strong.
In my view, you should see a stronger than expected recovery – provided various states don’t unnecessarily delay the steps needed to restart the economy. [Read more…]
IT’S TRUE … the economy will suffer from COVID-19. However, the adverse impact will not be felt universally. And in fact, many businesses have never been busier – working 12-hour shifts and some, even around-the-clock.
YOU HAVE PROBABLY SEEN a number of other software packages out there on the market, which will encourage you to create 7 to 10-year projected cash flows.
In most cases, they have been designed by Techos and NOT by investors. And as a result, they lull you into a false sense of security. Fundamentally, there are two main reasons why I consider them to be laying a trap for even seasoned investors. [Read more…]
IN REALITY, the Australian economy is showing solid growth in the metropolitan areas. And there is a flow-on effect into most regional cities – the only exceptions being those areas recently struck by drought and bushfires.
While not buoyant (and there may be a short-term pullback from natural disasters) … overall, the economic fundamentals look fine.
Therefore, we need to steer clear from unwittingly talking ourselves into recession. Because, as soon as confidence returns (and it will), consumers will start spending again. [Read more…]
RIGHT NOW, there is really nothing that can immediately ease the pain and suffering being felt by all the bushfire victims and emergency service providers.
And yet, the process of restoration and rebuilding may bring some unexpected benefits. [Read more…]
EVERYONE NEGOTIATES … and generally, for most of the time!
You see, whether it’s at work or at home, we are all trying to persuade someone to adopt our point of view.
And therefore, I have put together what I’ve found to be the top Negotiating strategies over the past 40 years. [Read more…]
PUT SIMPLY … most retailers have been in “Sale Mode” since the Global Financial Crisis.
However, there is a far more significant change going on behind the scenes. [Read more…]
THERE WAS A FAVOURABLE response to the so-called Phase 1 breakthrough in the Trade Talks, between the US and China. And there’s been further positive developments this week.
However, it is actually worth reviewing where things stood before these recent events.
Despite political tensions, there has been little adverse impact on Australia’s trade with China. And the rapid increase in China’s share of our exports has been principally driven by higher iron ore prices. [Read more…]
A RECENT REPORT (prepared by CBRE) explains the changes being forced upon traditional retailers by the growing level of online and customer direct activity.
As such, they are predicting the need for a much improved in-store experience over the next decade – if bricks-and-mortar retailers are to remain competitive.
Static shop window displays will need to be replaced with ever-changing virtual showrooms – to attract and keep customers interested. [Read more…]
