Podcast Episode Index

In this episode, Megan and I dive into a candid conversation about the key lessons we’ve learned over the past 18 months while managing our commercial property portfolio. And trust me, there’s been a lot to navigate. Here’s what we discuss: Developing a healthy scepticism towards promises made by professionals (contractors, lawyers, accountants) and the

In this episode, I’m tackling a question I get asked all the time: Who actually rents commercial space these days? 🤔💭 Turns out, it’s not just start ups and freelancers 🤷 I’ll walk you through the surprising variety of tenants we’ve had over the years – from international brands to some truly unexpected local businesses…

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on some of the red flags 🚩 I’ve encountered when vetting potential commercial tenants over the years. From subtle cues like eye contact, to more overt behaviours like a false sense of urgency, I outline the key signs that may indicate a tenant is not quite the

“I want to get into commercial property, but I’m worried about vacancy costs.” Sound familiar? 🤔 In this eye-opening episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest mental blocks for aspiring commercial property investors. We’re diving into: Why the fear of vacancy is so prevalent The hidden opportunities in the “invisible” commercial property market 🕵️‍♀️ Why

In this episode, Graeme and I dive into the latest updates across the world of commercial property finance. We cover: The recent interest rate changes from the Bank of England, and what that means for your borrowing 📉 The mixed bag of fixed vs variable rate options, and how lenders are responding 🏦 The challenges

“I’m new to Commercial Property, how do I get started?” 🤔 It’s the million-dollar question we get asked time and time again. This week, Megan and I are tackling it head-on, and spoiler alert: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer! Here’s what we’re unpacking in this episode: Why your starting point depends on YOU (sorry, no magic

Ever had one of those projects where everything that could go wrong, does go wrong? Well, buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of commercial property heating mishaps, and let me tell you, we’ve had quite the learning curve over the past two decades!  In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on some

This week, we’re shaking things and diving into some of your questions. In this light-hearted episode, Megan and I take on your customer enquiries sharing our thoughts and experiences along the way. We cover: 🛋️ Furniture: “Do you provide furniture for CMO customers?”  💸 Deposits: “Do you take deposits and is there a scheme I

Imagine possessing a superpower that allows you to see what others can’t – a power that could revolutionise your approach to investing in commercial properties. But in this realm, your power isn’t about extraordinary abilities like flying or shooting lasers.  It’s about getting your hands dirty with market research… So, what do I mean by

Once upon a time, back in 2004, while Google was busy revolutionising email storage and Mark Zuckerberg was blissfully unaware of the social media titan he was creating, I stumbled into my very first commercial property deal. Fast forward 20 years, and while I’m no Facebook expert 😅 I do have a pretty good grasp