Who Actually Rents Commercial Property? The Reality vs The Theory

When you start in commercial property, it is easy to have a very fixed idea of who your customers will be. You might think you are "buying an office" for "office tenants," but the reality is often much more varied, surprising, and flexible. In this episode, Jerry pulls back the curtain on the dive…

What Commercial Deals are Our Clients Buying Right Now and How?

If you listen to the news or scroll through social media, it’s easy to feel like the commercial property market is slowing down or that everyone is just waiting to see what happens next. But that doesn't reflect the reality of what’s happening on the ground. In this episode, I share a "check-in" o…

Reading the High Street: Why Your Lens Defines the Opportunity

Two people can walk down the exact same high street and see two completely different things. One sees empty units and a struggling economy; the other sees a shift in usage, emerging clusters, and a clear direction of travel. In this episode, Jerry explores why the high street is often misunderstoo…

Navigating the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation 🔍

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. …

The Real Reason Property Investors Feel Stuck (It’s Not What You Think)

 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 a…

How to Manage 100 Property Projects a Year (And Why You Might Not Want To)

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 B…

Six Years In: A Reintroduction to the Commercial Property Investor Podcast

"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 "wh…

What I Learned From Recent Strategy Calls With Podcast Listeners

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 reflec…

What Are Heads of Terms in Commercial Property? (And Why They Matter) 🤷

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 t…

Winner Takes All... But Not In The Way You Think

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 ar…