One of the biggest fears for residential investors moving into commercial property is the “horror story” of business rates. The idea of being liable for a significant bill regardless of whether your building is occupied or performing well is enough to put many people off the asset class entirely. In this episode, Jerry breaks down
Are you stuck in a loop of podcasts, books, and webinars but still haven’t made your next (or first) commercial move? In this episode, Jerry explores a recurring pattern from his recent strategy calls: investors sometimes don’t lack information; they lack clarity. When you have too many options and no filter, every deal looks like
Scaling a property business requires more than just finding deals; it requires a repeatable system, a rock-solid reputation, and the ability to align your interests with high-net-worth clients. In this episode, Jerry is joined by Andy Babbayan, an investor with a truly unique background—from the British Army’s bomb disposal unit to managing over 100 property
“I didn’t really know what the podcast was going to become”. Six years and 364 episodes later, Jerry reflects on the journey from a nervous first recording with a single lapel mic to building a global community of commercial investors 🤯. In this special anniversary episode, we go back to the “why” behind the show.
Many property investors have access to plenty of information about commercial property. But despite that, many still feel stuck — unsure what strategy to follow, what deal to pursue, or what the right next step should be 🤯 In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor Podcast, Jerry reflects on a recent series of strategy
Heads of Terms is one of those phrases you’ll hear constantly in commercial property deals. Agents mention it. Solicitors refer to it. Investors talk about it. But what does it actually mean? In this episode, Jerry breaks down what Heads of Terms are, where they sit in the deal process, and why they’re such an
The ground is shifting in the commercial property world—not through one dramatic event, but through a series of subtle, steady undercurrents. In this episode, Jerry explores why the “Winner Takes All” dynamic isn’t about the biggest institutions dominating the market, but about the investors who are agile enough to notice the moving sands. From evolving
Why is it that two people can start with the same education, the same capital, and the same goals, yet twelve months later, one has a growing portfolio while the other is still “refining their criteria”? It turns out the difference isn’t about intelligence or money—it’s about the transition from the vague to the specific.
“I only have £50,000—what can I actually do with that?” This week, Jerry dives deep into a listener question from James, who asked for a realistic strategy for those who don’t have a million-pound portfolio. For many, £50k represents years of restraint and saving, but it often carries a heavy weight of expectation that can
Following our deep dive into industry data, we’re shifting gears from the “what” to the “how.” In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on over two decades of hands-on experience to explore what happens when the pandemic-induced “demand shock” fades and storage starts behaving like a normal business again. If you’ve noticed that occupancy
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