Commercial Property Investment & Advice Archived posts for August 2011

As with all types of real estate investment, a prime location within a thriving community is crucial to the success of your commercial property investment...

Mixed use developments are becoming more and more popular as developers spot opportunities to buy huge buildings at massively reduced prices, and to benefit from government money in that redeveloping these buildings is to regenerate a huge part of a city...

How stable is the UK commercial property market? In truth pretty much the same as residential, largely stable, no shocking movements in either direction overall, but with vast regional differences.

investing in commercial property (not commercial property investment funds, actual properties) is, much like investing in residential property, starting a business where tenants are the customers.

Commercial property investment (in particular, retail and office property investments) is a great way to help diversify your property investment portfolio. Although they are two very different sectors, many buyers are now experiencing excellent combined returns as a result of entering into these markets.

There was a time when mixed use developments were considered a necessary evil, frowned upon by many for their rugged, large-scale silhouettes imposing on out of town landscapes. Thankfully, things are different now. People have come to realise that such developments offer a chance to bring regeneration to cities that urgently require attention.

Entering into a commercial property investment may seem relatively straightforward but this is a common misconception. It is a completely different ball game to residential property investment...

Savvy investors are snapping up commercial property investment opportunities more than ever before. With leases on some units stretching to as long as 20 years, plus high rental rates and generous tax breaks, it’s not difficult to see why.