The Australian Financial Review – “Out of the frying pan….”
“While the vendors and agencies continue to market and spruik the large number of deals at the due diligence stage, activity remains restrained……..”
” other large deals came about as organisations shuffled assets from one ownership trust/fund to another, effectively ruling out selling to an unrelated party…., “Mr Pepper said……”
Click to download full article AFR 2011-04-21 Commercial Review 2011 Q1
The Australian Financial Review – “Surprise slowdown in June quarter”
“Sales of office towers, shopping centres, industrial facilities and hotels were surprisingly subdued in the June quarter……..”
” Larger REITS continue to stand on the sidelines with few seeing enough upside to become interested…., “Mr Pepper said……”
Click to download full article AFR 2010-07-19 Commercial Review 2010 Q2
The Australian Financial Review – “Slow start for commercial property”
“Contrary to what many property firms are reporting, the first quarter of 2010 has been a remarkably slow period for commercial property transactions…….”
” Even in the light of a rapidly improving economy, access to funds to either purchase assets or pay down debt has been difficult, “Mr Pepper said……”
Click to download full article AFR 2010-04-15 Commercial Review 2010 Q1
The Australian Financial Review – “The only way is up for commercial”
“Analysts are predicting commercial property transactions will gain momentum this year after a lachlustre 2009 delivered the lowest sales volumes in more than a decade…….”
” Property Intelligence director Martin Pepper said the December quarter was the only saving grace for an otherwise dismal year for commercial property……”
Click to download full article AFR 2010-01-27 Commercial Review 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald – “Investors shop as outlook improves”
“In 2010, there is only one way for the commercial property sector – and that’s up, according to research group Property Intelligence.”
” Director Martin Pepper said 2009 was plagued by the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Sales activity for the retail, office, industrial and hotel sectors of the property market remained subdued……”
Click to download full article SMH 2010-01-30 Commercial Review 2009