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Successful commercial property investment is about anticipating market moves, optimising value, cash flow and due diligence. Identifying interesting investment opportunities and maximising sale proceeds is about contacts and market knowledge.

For many years we have been taught that our investments should be split between stocks and bonds. Stocks for growth, and bonds for income. With extreme volatility in the stock markets in recent years and record low interest rates on bonds, many investors have questioned their asset mix. Investors are increasingly looking for alternative income-generating investments, that give more than the meager returns on bonds and GIC’s and greater stability than the stock market has given them.

Traditionally, investing in commercial property has been the province of the professionals and the institutions – the big agencies, pension funds and insurance companies. Individuals who have seen the benefits of residential property investments in houses and apartments, which can be rented out, are now beginning to realise that commercial properties like shops, offices and workspaces have the ability to provide substantial returns and a high income.

Typically, during recessionary periods commercial property is the first to suffer as consumer confidence has a significant impact on the asset class. The economy plays a large part in commercial property values and rents; if unemployment is high, the market is usually down. Fewer companies are hiring staff therefore unemployment levels are high, so consumers spend less money which then affects retail sales, which then has an impact on business income and businesses are less likely to be able to continue paying rent.

Most lenders require a deposit of at least 30% on financing. The costs of financing are generally higher than for residential property and the investor will need to prove to the lender that the property will perform, so that the rental income will cover the monthly repayments with more to spare. The lender will carry out full due diligence before allowing an investor to take on a commercial mortgage.

Higher vacancy rates mean higher risk for investors. The turnover of tenants using commercial property is generally slower due to the nature of the business itself, and the fact that capital growth in the commercial sector tend to be lower.

Most investors will want their property inspected prior to purchase. In Toronto ON the Commercial Building inspector has the knowledge and experience to protect your investment. As a Certified Building Code Official he can offer Peace of Mind when making your investment.

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