High land fling

Article Abstract:

For real estate investors looking to invest in the strata title market, an alternative to residential investment is the office market. A combination of low prices and good returns are making this market an attractive option, and commercial strata units generally include built-in rental growth, and longer leases and more responsible tenants than residential real estate.

Commercial buildings

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Faith in trusts restored

Article Abstract:

Australian listed property trusts (LPTs) performed poorly in 1998, falling to below 7.5% return several times, yet many brokers feel there is renewed reason to invest in this sector in 1999. Representatives of Merrill Lynch cite excess distribution per unit, return on equity, and mergers and acquisitions as positive factors for LPTs.

Management, Trusts and trustees, Trustees, Trusts (Law)

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Exclusive playgrounds

Article Abstract:

Australian waterfront real property has significantly increased in value since the 1980s. Noosa in Queensland, Portsea in Victoria, and Palm Beach in Sydney have risen enough that week-long rentals of such property can be $2,500 for a 3-bedroom cottage.

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