Archive for April, 2009

Getting the real oil

By Peter Scott  |  Property Strategy  |  Tuesday 28th April 2009

Now like never before, businesses need solid information for decision making.

There is certainly no lack of information around with Google at our fingertips. But the trick is to be able to discern the real oil; what’s accurate, and doesn’t have hidden agendas or bias.

The other thing is that people need that solid information fast, without spending hours researching.

Realising this need was part of my motivation to prepare Parallel Directions’ first e-book special report. The topic is: What You Should Be Aware of Before Relocating Commercial Premises. (more…)

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Size does count

By Peter Scott  |  Property Strategy  |  Tuesday 21st April 2009

When it comes to leasing property, size is starting to really count.

It has always been prudent to lease just the right amount of space that you need, and if you were confident of growth, you might, as with a growing child, perhaps take on a size to grow into. (more…)

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Thinking ahead to the new decade

By Peter Scott  |  Property Leasing  |  Tuesday 14th April 2009

It’s hard to believe but in just eight months we tick over into the second decade of the 21st century, *2010*.

What got me thinking about the near future was the varying terms on offer in property leases at the moment.

It’s not that long ago that leases for 10 years were the norm. These days we are most often talking about (more…)

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The dangers of drive-by market assessments

By Peter Scott  |  Property Leasing  |  Tuesday 7th April 2009

I’m often asked by people who notice a spate of FOR LEASE or TO LET signs going up in an area if it is a strong indicator of where the market is at.

My answer is always the same… (more…)

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