Conquering Vacancy Fears in Commercial Property Investing

"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 opportun…

The Latest in Commercial Property Finance with Graeme Shevas

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…

A Commercial Property Confab: Getting Started Your Way

"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 poin…

Hot Air and Cold Feet: Commercial Property Heating Problems

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 th…

Answering Your Questions on Customer Quirks

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 d…

Seeing the Unseen: The Crucial Role of Market Research in Commercial Property Investment

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 wi…

20 Insights from 20 Years of Commercial Property Investing

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 p…

Do All Flat Roofs Leak?

In today's episode, we're shifting gears from our usual focus on commercial property investing to delve into the world of flat roofs. You might not know this, but I've spent over 25 years in the flat roofing industry. I've installed countless roofs over the years and have been running a company th…

How to Borrow Money to Buy Commercial Property in the UK

"How do you borrow money to buy a commercial property in the UK?" This is a question I get asked A LOT, especially by those new to commercial property investment. If you’ve been wondering about this yourself or need a refresher on the various options that are out there, then this episode is for yo…

Residential Vs. Commercial Property Investing Explained

Do you already have some Residential and you’re on the fence? Is Commercial for you? Today we are going to discuss some key differences between Residential and Commercial property investing to help answer these two questions for you (and help you make a decision on your investing strategies). It's…