Breaking through the fear of getting property decisions wrong Clients I speak with regularly say the commercial property market has become increasing stressful and complex. So much so, that it inhibits businesses from making decisions about future locations; whether to upsize, downsize, move or stay. The message I hear is… Clients I speak with regularly say the commercial property market has become increasing stressful and complex. So much so, that it inhibits businesses from making decisions about future locations; whether to upsize, downsize, move or stay. The message I hear is that there is a general fear that making the wrong decision about their property needs could tip a business over the edge. Because of this worry, the inclination is to defer doing anything. Continue reading “Breaking through the fear of getting property decisions wrong”
Property strategy key in executing business plans There are a number of signs that the long talked about green shoots are starting to show a hint of blossom in the post-economic crisis environment. There are quite a few challenges yet to come, but some key indicators such as business confidence surveys, employment rates and increased business activity are looking positive. But I have noticed that a… There are a number of signs that the long talked about green shoots are starting to show a hint of blossom in the post-economic crisis environment. There are quite a few challenges yet to come, but some key indicators such as business confidence surveys, employment rates and increased business activity are looking positive. But I have noticed that a Continue reading “Property strategy key in executing business plans”
Shaping up for the exciting new world of the 2010s… It is increasingly an era of customisation, where people have more and more say about the goods and services they buy, and how, where and when they get them. In my area of expertise – commercial property leasing – the… As we head into a new decade and optimism increases as the green shoots of economic recovery grow leaves, there is going to be some exciting new thinking needed for doing business. It is increasingly an era of customisation, where people have more and more say about the goods and services they buy, and how, where and when they get them. In my area of expertise – commercial property leasing – the Continue reading “Shaping up for the exciting new world of the 2010s…”
How creative thinking & rigorous financial models can reduce property costs… As we clamber out of recession and look for ways to get some nutrients to the green shoots, it is timely to consider innovative ways to cut costs. And with property always a high cost on the P&L, looking at innovative ways to manage and reduce this cost with creative thinking and rigorous financial models can provide opportunities for savings we have never considered. We don’t know what we don’t know! As New Zealanders we pride ourselves on our DIY can-do attitude and it gets us a long way. But for a while now, business commentators have been challenging this approach saying the downside, particularly on the world stage, can be that a DIY approach is detrimental. Our top businesses have it mastered, and in Continue reading “How creative thinking & rigorous financial models can reduce property costs…”
With tough times come dirty tricks Desperation is biting in the commercial real estate industry. There are very few commercial tenants looking for space right now, and many agents that specialise in commercial leases are consequently struggling. With tough times come dirty tricks. One ploy that is on the rise is… Desperation is biting in the commercial real estate industry. There are very few commercial tenants looking for space right now, and many agents that specialise in commercial leases are consequently struggling. With tough times come dirty tricks. One ploy that is on the rise is where a Continue reading “With tough times come dirty tricks”
The day of the talk fest is over I just learnt this morning that a conference I was to speak at next month has been cancelled. It made me pause for a moment to consider how people’s attitudes towards conferences and seminars have changed in today’s recessionary market. I heard a story recently that those working in the area of training and development are advised not to… I just learnt this morning that a conference I was to speak at next month has been cancelled. It made me pause for a moment to consider how people’s attitudes towards conferences and seminars have changed in today’s recessionary market. I heard a story recently that those working in the area of training and development are advised not to Continue reading “The day of the talk fest is over”
A time to be light on your feet I once heard a New Zealand export manufacturer talking positively about this country’s competitive advantage against some of the really big players in the world such as China and the U.S. He said our advantage was… I once heard a New Zealand export manufacturer talking positively about this country’s competitive advantage against some of the really big players in the world such as China and the U.S. He said our advantage was Continue reading “A time to be light on your feet”
If you don’t ask, you don’t get! I’ve been working with a few clients in the retail sector in main centres of both North and South Islands in the past few weeks and it’s given me a new feel for the trends and issues they’re all facing. There is no doubt, regardless of people’s financial situation, that kiwis are spending less. This is causing real challenges for most in the retail sector, large and small operators alike. And in these times, it… I’ve been working with a few clients in the retail sector in main centres of both North and South Islands in the past few weeks and it’s given me a new feel for the trends and issues retailers are facing. Continue reading “If you don’t ask, you don’t get!”
Spring clean your lease for the future With frosts on the ground it might seem a little early to be talking about spring. But when it comes to the property lease market and looking out to the future, the market’s current sway in favour of tenants is an ideal time to… With frosts on the ground it might seem a little early to be talking about spring. But when it comes to the property lease market and looking out to the future, the market’s current sway in favour of tenants is an ideal time to Continue reading “Spring clean your lease for the future”
Smart ways to shift focus I’ve been posting this blog for well over a year now, and I’d like to think we give readers a good heads-up on trends in the property lease market, as well as some insights into how the market works behind the scenes. So it was interesting for me this week to take some of this expertise into the mainstream news media as a commentator on TVNZ’s business programme: NZI Business June 5: Renters’ market for office space… I’ve been posting this blog for well over a year now, and I’d like to think we give readers a good heads-up on trends in the property lease market, as well as some insights into how the market works behind the scenes. So it was interesting for me this week to take some of this expertise into the mainstream news media as a commentator on TVNZ’s business programme: NZI Business June 5: Renters’ market for office space Continue reading “Smart ways to shift focus”
