Commercial Real Estate News & Knowledge

Yield for Commercial Property Calculating commercial property yield is a crucial step in assessing the potential profitability of an investment. Yield represents the annual return on your investment, expressed as a percentage. The result of the calculation can be useful when comparing and justifying different investment opportunities. It is important to note that yield does […]

The Latest CPI All Groups Brisbane Increase The latest CPI All Groups Brisbane number is 137.7, with an increase of 0.6% during the October to December 2023 quarter. Brisbane recorded an annual rise of  0.5% compared to the national CPI of 4.1%. What is the effect of CPI on commercial property owners and tenants? The […]

Buying a commercial property in Queensland can be a big investment. It’s important to protect your asset with insurance, but when should you take it out? In Queensland, the standard REIQ contract conditions state the property is at the buyer’s risk from 5pm on the first business day after the contract is signed. This means […]

Bank guarantees are a common form of security used in commercial property transactions in Australia. They provide a level of protection for landlords in the event that a tenant defaults on their lease obligations. They also give a form of security for tenants as typically they are interchangeable for cash bonds that a landlord would […]

Commercial property ownership can be a very rewarding investment, but it also comes with a significant amount of responsibility. From managing tenants to ensuring the property is well-maintained, there are many tasks involved in keeping a commercial property profitable. This is where professional commercial property management comes in. A professional property manager can take care […]

If you own, buy or lease a commercial property it is important to understand what outgoings are, who is responsible for the payment of these costs, and how this can impact the value of the property. Definition of Outgoings At the time of writing the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s Commercial Tenancy Agreement defines outgoings […]

A Value-Add Transaction. Crew Commercial has successfully leased 4 Ozkleen Place, Yatala. The 7,203sqm site with an 830sqm warehouse/mechanical facility had been utilised as a specialised transport facility for over 20 years. The Gold Coast industrial property was acquired off market and could be described as quite run down having had the previous business close. […]

Crew Commercial recently transferred two new properties into their commercial property management business. The two properties in Southport were both purchased via Crew Commercial by a couple looking to supplement their retirement income. Crew Management were quick to identify the investors needs and long-term goals for the commercial property assets. Our manager liaised with the […]

Crew Commercial recently onboarded a property portfolio consisting of three industrial assets located within Queensland. Upon transfer, Crew Management found large discrepancies in monies outstanding on each asset which appears to be as a result of failures in procedures from the previous service provider. The below is a summary of income discrepancies on each site: […]

Crew Management was appointed by a first-time commercial property investor looking for assistance to manage their property. During the original inspection of the asset, Crew noted there were several compliance and liability issues that needed addressing to ensure protection for the Landlord. High priority items raised with our new client included: no insurances on the […]