News and Thoughts
Thoughts on the Real Estate market and beyond.
The Expedio buying criteria
05 April 2011As a professional property investor Expedio is looking at prospective acquisitions in much the same light as other investors. But are we? Recently we were asked what we looked for in properties. A refreshing change from some of the properties which are promoted to us with… Read More
what is it worth
05 April 2011This is a question we are asked increasingly often. Of course, we always have a ready answer: Exactly what a buyer is prepared to pay for it. But the more we are asked the question, the more we think about how possible it would be to put all the variables into a matrix… Read More
Technology and the selling process
05 April 2011The art and skill in selling remains relatively constant, but the tools we use to enhance our productivity are constantly changing. We have previously shared our view that the skill in selling is not in any way related to the skill involved in kindergarten "show and tell". Real… Read More
The Expedio Equation
14 December 1901The problem: Significant numbers of industrial buildings were built in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Since that time the way in which many buildings are used has changed – but the buildings have not. In many cases minimal maintenance has been carried out over the years. The… Read More
My Hobby - Open Homes
14 December 1901Anyone who has been to a residential open home will know that there are people who tour open homes as a hobby. As entertainment it is cheaper than going to the movies, and for some people the voyeurism of looking through strangers’ homes is more fun than playing golf, or even going… Read More
Cold Turkey and Higher Learning
14 December 1901As a vegetarian it would be inappropriate for me to go Cold Turkey. Nevertheless I am trying to quit the addiction of social media. It’s hard though. The fear of missing out on the pictures of a friend’s lunch, or the endearing shots of a relatives’ cute little rug rat, plays on… Read More
Stock Availability March 2019
14 December 1901It is been notable in the first two months of the year just how little stock has come on to the market. At Expedio we have been busy with transactions – but primarily sales and leases. A dearth of new stock has seen our portfolio depleted, which of course makes us reluctant to… Read More
Simplification
14 December 1901We regard “keeping it simple” as something of an artform. There is beauty in simplicity. But often that beauty is overshadowed by complication and obfuscation. Sometimes simplicity is not achieved by simply leaving out stuff. It takes skill to tell a simple story by deciding… Read More