The cheaper alternative to self-storage, and only 2km from Adelaide CBD

Have you been surprised by the cost of self-storage rates in Adelaide?
Try the new alternative to traditional self-storage with Egans.
From as little as $33 per month you can secure space to keep your items safe and dry.
Call us now on 1300 298 578 to discuss your storage requirements.
We can also assist with transport of your storage items, ask us how.

Oversupply in Adelaide's Office Rental Market

According to the BIS Shrapnel Adelaide Commercial Property 2014 to 2024 report, margins for office rental investors could be no more than 3 percent over a five year term. This abysmal figure is a definite sign of low demand and oversupply.

The slowed economic growth in the region and removal of large scale government projects have reeked havoc on the office space market in South Australia. Office buildings are still being built and supply is continuing to rise, meaning that vacancy rates are assured increase significantly over the next decade, well above their current 15 year high of 13.8 percent.

This is bad news for an economic sector that now won't see any sort of recovery in the near term. The negative growth in the industry is likely to spill over into the housing sector which in the 3 months leading up to November 2014 has risen by less than 1 percent.

It's not all bad news for Adelaide's economy though. With a bit of economic reform, the economic recovery we have been looking for could come in the way of foreign investment. By case of example, an American company, Ashley Furniture with an annual turnover of 4 billion, is expected to open it's first Australian store in Adelaide's suburb of Gepps Cross, just in time for the Christmas rush. It's investments like these that could very well pull Adelaide out of an economic depression.

Adelaide Storage 2km from CBD

Egans Adelaide have recently acquired new storage facilities 2 kilometres from Adelaide's CBD. Proximity storage access for South Australian business is crucial for urban development and expansion. Local businesses require temporary furniture storage during office moves or refurbishment. It is essential for these businesses to receive pickup and delivery service to and from a storage facility to minimise disruption to their workplace.

Longer term every day storage solutions with item tracking is necessary for many businesses that lack storage space at their premises and cannot afford to dispose and hire, or repurchase furniture. Conferences, larger meetings, work functions, and other activities beyond every day business demand excess furniture that many corporations do not have the space for.

Business in Adelaide is not as flat as one might assume. The industrial sector has been picking up pace for a while now which a good sign for the rest of the city. Charter Hall Group is not far off from buying the Coles Regional Distribution Centre, just North of the CBD. Large new investors are giving the established parties a run for their money.

Cathay Pacific has begun direct non stop Hong Kong to Adelaide flights in response to increased business in the city. Adelaide can't afford to ignore international investment in the city as it underpins the economy and has pulled the city out of recession. Even the University of Adelaide would be in financial hardship without overseas students who have replaced local students as the growth segment for the university.

 Community initiatives such as the Renew Adelaide Project which provides free rent for artists and designers to reoccupy dormant buildings in Adelaide are helping to rejuvenate the city. The positive attitude and innovative culture of South Australians is leading the city towards a successful future.

The transport and logistics sector has been stagnating over the last few years due to lack of growth in the economy. The removals and storage industry however, has begun to flourish with the first signs of increased activity in the CBD. Growth in this industry is usually a precursor and catalyst for growth through out the sector.

Free Assessment to Liquidate your Office or Business Assets

In Adelaide, we provide free professional assessments for the liquidation of your office furniture, IT, white-goods, or industry assets.

Moving office can be a nightmare, especially considering the number of stakeholders to be engaged. We will estimate of how much your furniture is worth and what can be done to offset the cost of your move. We have the means to find buyers for your furniture through industry partners, tenders, furniture auctions, and recycling partners.

We liquidate offices every day across  Australia.

We will provide a solution for every asset including your hard waste. We are committed to sustainable office liquidation through our Wise Office Furniture program with an aim of 100% landfill avoidance.

Get a free assessment 1300 298 578
Ask to be transferred to our Adelaide branch.

How is commercial real estate affecting Adelaide's standard of living?

Adelaide, once known as the most liveable city in Australia has digressed in recent years. Canberra is now officially the most liveable city in Australia. The latest survey by Auspoll places Adelaide in second followed by Perth and Sydney. The least liveable city is said to be Darwin according the poles. So what does this have to do with commercial real estate.

Well it turns out that policy that governs what we do with our commercial properties affects residential property prices and consequently our cost of living. Adelaide has the opportunity to develop policies that create openings for developers to re-purpose office buildings and other commercial structures into residential developments. The increase in supply will ease price pressures on residential abodes and in turn advocate affordable housing.

Large government and industry infrastructure projects are another way for Adelaide to put themselves back on the most liveable map. Not only will this stimulate the economy, but new hospitals, faster and better Internet coverage, and better transport systems can go a long way to improve the city's liveability. To achieve this, local government must step in and provide incentives for industry development in addition to prioritising government funded infrastructure projects. This can however be a double edged sword as higher taxes used to fund these projects will reduce the standard or living and decrease public spending.

A newspoll survey has reported that labour may very well be set to lose their 12 year reign in Adelaide. A liberal government will most likely cut taxes in the city which is winning over the people, but labour has initiated projects such as the redeveloped of the Adelaide Oval and the new Royal Adelaide Hospital which is important considering the current state of South Australia's economy. The premier wants to push ahead with $117 000 000  renovation of the city's Flinders Medical Centre, and an $85 000 000 city high school at Royal Adelaide.

sources:

http://www.grocon.com/

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/as-australias-most-liveable-city-we-have-much-yet-to-do-20140301-33tad.html

www.auspoll.com.au

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/21851838/labor-set-to-lose-sa-after-12-year-rule/

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-05/chinese-buyers-to-invest-44-billion-dollars-in-australian-real-/5300494

http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/

http://www.lendlease.com/

Free Storage Audit and Assessment for Facility Managers

What are my office assets worth?

Is it worth keeping workstations and associated furniture in storage?

Does the furniture have resale value?

What does our environmental policy dictate and what are the disposal regulations in South Australia?

Do I need to find somewhere to sit extra staff in my office but I have valuable office space being used as onsite storage?

Egans can provide you with a free audit and report for your office assets demonstrating the most cost effective handling method; storage, resale, recycle. If storage is the most cost effective solution we are happy to discuss our storage options with you. In some cases this may include free transport of your items to our storage facility.

We may be able to reduce your storage bills, and we are happy to offer a free, no obligation assessment.

Start paying less for your storage in Adelaide now!


Call Egans for a free storage assessment on 1300 298 578

Are you a Landlord affected by the Residential Tenancies Act?

With changes from the Residential Tenancies Act to coming into force in February 2014, landlords will be required to have abandoned property valued to determine if that property will be removed for storage, sale or disposal. Landlords will be able to dispose of or destroy abandoned property if a fair estimate of the property's value is less than the cost of removal, storage, and sale of the goods.  Division 7 of the Amendment Bill dictates that unauthorised handling of abandoned property will result in a fine of up to $2500 dollars.

If the the property's value is above the estimated cost of removal and storage, the previous owners can reclaim the property from you, the landlord within 28 days of abandonment by paying you for the costs incurred whilst removing the goods from site. After 28 days, the Act allows you to sell or lawfully dispose of the furniture or other non-perishable items. 

Egans can value tenants' abandoned property and provide removal, storage and resale services should the value exceed the costs associated with these services. If the costs are deemed to be higher than the value of the property, Egans can lawfully dispose of the items on your behalf after the two day period required by law.

We understand the regulatory requirements and we know you need your properties cleared out as soon as possible with the least amount of fuss.  

Feel free to contact Marcus from our Adelaide branch for a valuation on 1300 298 578.

 

Office Removal Specialists in Adelaide

There are a multitude of removalists in Adelaide claiming to be “Office Removal Specialists”.

How can you be sure the removalist contractor your company engages is sufficiently experienced in moving businesses to ensure your move goes smoothly?

Is your potential removalist contractor truly an “Office Relocation Specialist”?

Does your potential removalist contractor have the experience, equipment, intellectual property and resources to assist you to mitigate the risk to productivity and normal business operations that are inherent with relocating your business to new premises?

The easy way to be certain of these factors is to call Egans.

With a long history of commercial relocations within the government and private sectors, Egans are best positioned to support you through your business relocation, ensuring the smoothest transition to new premises.

Being an office removal specialist is more than boxes, trolleys, trucks and labour.

Call us on 1300 578 298 or call our South Australian branch manager Marcus direct on 0403 342 002 to find out why Egans are building a reputation as being the best in the game of office removals in Adelaide.

Egans - A Shift In Thinking

Need a solution for unwanted or surplus office furniture?

If you've got unwanted or surplus office furniture and need it out of your way pronto, give the friendly Egans team a call.

We'll find a solution for you that may be cheaper than dumping the items and will certainly be better for the environment.

Let Egans show you the economical and environmental way to dispose of your unwanted office furniture.

We are specialists in solutions for unwanted workstations too!

Egans - A Shift in Thinking
1300 298 578

Furniture Removalists Adelaide

Egans Adelaide can remove your furniture for re-sale, re-use or recycle. In addition, we provide removalist moves between offices and internally within your existing premises.

Branching out from Victoria, Egans have broken into the Adelaide market very quickly, causing quite a stir! From being virtually unknown in the Adelaide office removals industry to securing the largest office relocation that Adelaide has seen in years, our competition are asking themselves “who are these guys, and where did they come from”?

We have taken our existing Melbourne business model which offers a holistic solution that is both reliable and responsive and translated it to the South Australian market. This niche approach has been very successful in Victoria and so South Australia was just a natural progression.

You can contact Egans Adelaide on 0403 342 002 

Office Furniture Supply Specialists Adelaide

 

Used, Recycled and Refurbished

• Modular workstation/partition pods to specification
• Cafe Chairs & Tables
• Director Desks
• Director Desk (Leather Series)
• Executive Table
• Magazine & Newspaper Rack
• Metal Cupboard
• Office Cabinet & Pedestal
• Office Safe
• Office Settee & Coffee Table
• Reception Desk
• Round Discussion Table
• Training / Fordable / Banquet Ta
• Writing Board
• Computer Table
• Conference / Meeting Table
• Office Accessories
• Office Chair's

Book in a consultation today with Egans 0403 342 002

Building and Construction Forecast for 2012-2013, South Australia

The last year has been incredibly volatile for the construction industry domestically and abroad. The next 12 months are critical for the long-term future of South Australia's building and construction industry.  Demand seems to be weakening in the the residential and commercial sectors. The most dominant sector of growth in South Australia is still engineering construction.

What about residential? It seems that the residential construction industry is going down hill in a hurry. The number of unit starts last financial year was down over 30% from the previous financial year. It was the lowest number recorded in almost a decade! The industry is hoping that cuts in interest rates and stimulus for multi-residential developments in Adelaide by the Government will boost the sector but optimism is low. The best we can hope for over the next couple of years is a stable market as opposed to a downward spiral.

On the commercial side of things, delays and concerns about the Olympic Dam expansion project have hit an already faltering sector with a bludgeoning blow. Negative capital growth is expected for at least 12 months if not 2 years. On the plus side, office vacancy rates in Adelaide CBD are holding up nicely at 7.7%. It is likely though that this has a lot to do with a lack of new supply as opposed to strong demand.

So what can we gather from all this? Well if you are a business moving into a new office in Adelaide, it might be a good idea to sign as short of a lease as possible. With such a volatile market, you could find yourself paying a lot more to lease your office space and furniture assets 12 months from now than the going market rate.

Local Storage Facility Adelaide, South Australia

Highly secure, dry and accessible storage catalogued and managed. With our asset management tracking process, Egans can pick and deliver your items to and from our facility via email request from our clients. We provide our customers with an up to date catalogue of their office furniture and other assets with bar codes, descriptions and pictures to correspond. This asset register is updated every time an item leaves or enters our facility.

We take security and confidentiality very seriously at Egans, as the majority of our clients are are a combination of public and private entities.  We understand that archiving is a legal requirement for many businesses and we offer a solution for the tracking and safe keeping of these documents. If you would to receive more information or a copy of our Record Management Policy, please contact us below;

info@egans.com.au
0403 342 002

Timber Workers Raid Government Building in Adelaide

The forestry union met with the South Australian Premier but the meeting failed to end the protest. Its all about the sale of harvest rights of timber to the American owned timber company the Campbell Group. Local timber businesses are finding it very difficult to compete with the international invasion of business. It's typically the local mining and forestry industries that find competition, well... difficult to swallow.

The protest made it's way into South Australia's State Administration building yesterday. The government is of the opinion that the tax payer is propping up Carter Holt Harvey with enormous money inputs and no output to show for it. The Government is prepared to assist the company to improve it's technology and thus products, but to just throw Australian's hard earned cash into Carter Holt Harvey's pocket again and again is very difficult to digest.  Carter Holt Harvey blames high log prices for their businesses inefficiencies and lack of competitive edge. The Government offered them a $27 million bailout last year.

Unfortunately, the problem is not that simple. Companies that can't remain competitive because of their bad management practices or unionised deficiencies can only improve with a cultural shift. Throwing money at the problem is no different to throwing your your income tax into the chip-mill each year.

Extensions for City Projects Hitting a Brick Wall

The Mega scale developments might just end of in the bin because the Adelaide city council is refusing to give time extensions. The state Government has altered their guidelines and is unfortunately using these new measures to brick wall previously approved projects, forcing major developers to submit new applications. The clerical costs alone are adding up to millions.

What kind of cost is this going to have on the economy? What kind of cost will this have on the jobs in an already shaky economic environment. Do we really want to stump business development with Bureaucratic tape at a time when growth is essential to the recovery of the  South Australian and greater Australian economy.

Surely the main aim of  the state government should be supporting and aiding development and the growth of large scale projects to booster the economy back into health as opposed to doing the exact opposite. "A city without change is a city for the dead" Leonard Raymond, A Rich City, A Richer Economy.

The Adelaide Office Market - Is it all about the Olympic Dam?

According to Property Australia, no large investments are being made until some strong decisions are made on the expansion of the Olympic Dam. There is a lack of demand for commercial property in  Adelaide's CBD with the vacancy rate declining to 7.7 percent for July 2012.  Once you head outside of the CBD lines though, it's a slightly different story. Vacancies dropped a full 1.1%. What does this mean? Are businesses choosing the cheaper option given the economic times and slow demand?

Of course it's not just a pending decision on the mine expansion to blame for the trending market. Let's not kid ourselves, business conditions are not the best unless your living in Western Australia and wear a hard hat a couple weeks in the month! It's just about become a catch phrase and the blame for all, but investors are still shaky from the woes in Europe.

Let's not forget, Australia as a whole seems to have taken a step back from large future investments, especially in the mining industry. And of course Melbourne is walking on a piece of string hoping not to fall into the ravine with both the manufacturing industry and now the construction industry in deep strife. But it's not all bad, as Wayne Swan likes to tell us. Australia's economy is still arguably the healthiest and most secure in the western world and our interest rates have a lot of breathing room. We also need to put things in perspective and recognise that commercial vacancy in South Australia is still around 12 percent lower than it was 20 years ago! How's that for a positive statistic!

Adelaide Office Furniture - Buy Second Hand

Why buy new furniture when the option to buy 2nd hand has never been so easy or available? With the carbon tax now a real and looming threat, Egans can offer your business a fit out solution that is entirely from used office furniture and workstations. Get the most out of your budget with a high quality Australian made second hand commercial fit out that will stand the test of time as opposed to a cheap new option that will likely fall apart before your lease is up!


Shift your thinking to the Egans way.


Egans Second Hand Office Furniture


(03) 9687 4488
info@egans.com.au

Desks with Partitions - Buy Office Furniture

Recycle Office Furniture and Workstations

Sell your Office Furniture! Shift your thinking when it comes to your old office assets. What do you do when when you have an office full of furniture and are required to make good, or your tenants are moving out and you want to refit or refurbish?

Egans offers a green environmentally friendly solution for your disposal needs that won't kill your budget. We have the means to resell your furniture including workstations on your behalf, while recycling the non-saleable end of life assets.

Most demolition companies will charge to demolish your cabinets, desks, and screens and sell your raw materials for a profit. The materials that have no value will go straight to the tip.

Egans can offer you a decanting option which is a resell, reuse and recycle process maximising your return and minimising potential landfill. It really is a different way to think about removals.


Call Egans on 0403 342 002

or visit our website to find out more http://www.egans.com.au/

Adelaide Office Space

It is predicted that commercial office rent will rise in Adelaide in the coming years due to increasing demand and a lack of supply. The vacancy rate is low and new developments are not keeping up with the growing demand for office space. Commercial office rent rose 8% on average in 2011. 

The cost of premium office space is likely to rise the most due to increasing customer demand for higher quality rentals with green energy efficiencies and better services. This of course should increase the refurbishment market for owners looking to increase the value of their properties for lease. 

Office relocation activity has also been on the increase mostly in the smaller spaces with small business trying to bustle through an environment that has little to offer them in the larger arena.

Our belief is that activity in construction, refurbishments and transport will have to grow to fill demand. 

Egans Office Relocations and Fitouts 

Marcus 0403 342 002