This time, I talk about the challenges and opportunities facing high streets in the UK, sharing my own experiences as a commercial property investor and operator, as well as insights from working with other investors in the industry. I’ll talk you through various factors affecting high streets, such as business rates, parking, transport, planning, and
This time, I’m talking to John McCauley, the founder of Grit Studios, a unique niche in the commercial property market. John shares his journey of merging his passion for art with his property expertise, creating a thriving community of artists in Stockport and Manchester. He discusses the challenges and successes of building a brand and
In response to a recent question in the Commercial Property Investor Facebook Group I asked Anthony Boyce join me to discuss our experiences of redeveloping listed buildings including the processes and challenges we have had to deal with over a combined number of projects We look at the importance of allowing extra time for the
In this episode I thought it was time to review the goals we had for 2023 and share my plans and expectations for the upcoming year. There were a few including increasing monthly turnover, improving energy costs, finding a new location, and developing The CPI network. Have listen to seemhow they all turned out. I
I talk to Anthony from Rocket Group, a multi-disciplinary property development company, who shares his experiences of developing and running multiple businesses within Rocket group. From investing & developing to architecture and even archaeology. He talks about his background in architecture and his transition into property development., and then we delve into specific projects, such
I talk to Chris and Andrew from Brightstone Spaces who discuss their journey in the property industry and their recent projects, sharing how they transitioned from residential property to commercial property, and highlighting the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. They delve into the details of two specific projects, including a shop and
This week, I’m talking with Adam Lawrence, a property investor with a vast portfolio and an economics background. While the conversation touches on Lawrence’s property ventures, the focus is primarily on the economics, particularly the Bank of England and interest rates. We discuss the concept of forward guidance and its effectiveness, as well as the
This time, we explore the relationship between flexible office spaces and startups. Are Flexible spaces really full of start ups and new businesses? Drawing from my own experiences running business accelerators, I discuss the benefits and downsides of working with startups in commercial properties, and emphasise the importance of balance and the need for a
This time round, I’m joined by Paul Million, a seasoned landlord and developer, to discuss various topics, including Paul’s background in property investment, his portfolio of over 80 properties, and his experience with commercial conversions and HMOs. We delve into a specific project Paul worked on, an 8-bed scheme in Darlington, and the challenges he
I talk once more to Mark Homer about the current economic situation and its impact on the property market. We discuss the unpredictability of the market and the uncertainty surrounding interest rates. Mark shares his thoughts on the potential fall in residential values due to affordability issues and the increasing number of people coming off
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