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" on the deals recently completed by members of the CPI network. We move past the general market noise to look at the specific types of assets being bought - from multi-let industrial sites to town centre offices - and the varied ways these investors are structuring their finance.

This session isn't intended to be a deep dive into a specific topic or a structured educational lesson, but rather a practical overview and a snapshot of the actual activity we are seeing within our network.

LEARN THE BASICS

If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ 
Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/

If you listen to the news or scroll through social media, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;s happening on the ground.
In this episode, I share a "check-in" on the deals recently completed by members of the CPI network. We move past the general market noise to look at the specific types of assets being bought - from multi-let industrial sites to town centre offices - and the varied ways these investors are structuring their finance.
This session isn't intended to be a deep dive into a specific topic or a structured educational lesson, but rather a practical overview and a snapshot of the actual activity we are seeing within our network.
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LEARN THE BASICS
If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals.&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction</a>
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
CPI Website -&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/</a>&nbsp; Our Sponsors -&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/</a> LinkedIn-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/</a>

The Commercial Property Investor Podcast is for aspiring property investors. You might be tired of Residential investing and want to move into the exciting world of commercial real estate investment. You just need the knowledge and confidence to get started and an abundance mindset to grow your portfolio. Host Jerry Alexander & his guests share the key steps to Commercial Property success. You will be kept up-to-date through weekly interviews & conversations relating to many Commercial Property strategies including:

Flexspace, Coworking, Aparthotel, CMO & Multilet property, Commercial to Residential conversion, Retail, Office space, industrial and Self storage.

Weekly inspiration from the world of Commercial Property Investing

Commercial Property Investor Podcast

Are you tired of Residential investing and want to move into the exciting world of commercial real estate investment? You just need the knowledge and confidence to get started and an abundance mindset to grow your portfolio. Host Jerry Alexander & his guests share the key steps to Commercial Property success. You will be kept up-to-date through weekly interviews & conversations relating to many Commercial Property strategies including: Flexspace, Coworking, Aparthotel, CMO & Multilet property, Commercial to Residential conversion, Retail, Office space, industrial and Self storage.

Are you tired of Residential investing and want to move into the exciting world of commercial real estate investment? You just need the knowledge and confidence to get started and an abundance mindset to grow your portfolio. Host Jerry Alexander &amp; his guests share the key steps to Commercial Property success. You will be kept up-to-date through weekly interviews &amp; conversations relating to many Commercial Property strategies including: Flexspace, Coworking, Aparthotel, CMO &amp; Multilet property, Commercial to Residential conversion, Retail, Office space, industrial and Self storage.

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

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 diverse range of customers that have used his buildings over the years - from global brands like Uber and L’Oréal to local physiotherapists and even wedding parties. He discusses why moving away from rigid property categories like "office" or "industrial" allows you to see more opportunities and create more resilient deals.

In this episode, you will learn:


Why large corporate brands often seek flexible, short-term space rather than long-term leases.


The "backbone" tenants that provide the stability and steady cash flow for your portfolio.


How to shift your mindset from being in the "office business" to being in the "space business."


The surprising ways public sector tenants (like MPs and MSPs) provide long-term security.


Why allowing the market to drive the use of your building is more profitable than forcing a fixed idea.

LEARN THE BASICS

If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals.

 https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction

OTHER USEFUL LINKS 

CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/

Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/

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 diverse range of customers that have used his buildings over the years - from global brands like Uber and L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al to local physiotherapists and even wedding parties. He discusses why moving away from rigid property categories like "office" or "industrial" allows you to see more opportunities and create more resilient deals.
In this episode, you will learn:
<ul data-path-to-node="14">
<li>
Why large corporate brands often seek flexible, short-term space rather than long-term leases.
</li>
<li>
The "backbone" tenants that provide the stability and steady cash flow for your portfolio.
</li>
<li>
How to shift your mindset from being in the "office business" to being in the "space business."
</li>
<li>
The surprising ways public sector tenants (like MPs and MSPs) provide long-term security.
</li>
<li>
Why allowing the market to drive the use of your building is more profitable than forcing a fixed idea.
</li>
</ul>
LEARN THE BASICS
If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals.
&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction</a>
OTHER USEFUL LINKS 
CPI Website -&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/</a>
Our Sponsors -&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/</a>

Who Actually Rents Commercial Property? The Reality vs The Theory

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 misunderstood by those looking through an outdated lens. We move past the headlines about the "death of retail" to look at what is actually happening on the ground in town centres. Jerry shares his personal framework for assessing high street viability, including the "gears" an area must go through to re-energise and why a single unit is only as strong as the ecosystem surrounding it.

What you will learn in this episode:


The Cluster Effect: Why businesses succeed in groups and how to identify a "wellness" or "value" cluster.


The Five Gears of Regeneration: Why you can't jump straight to gear five and how to spot areas in the early, "edgy" artisan phase.


Service-Led vs. Retail-Led: Why the high street isn't dying, but simply changing its primary function.


The Feel Test: Jerry’s practical approach to walking a street at different times of day to see how people actually move.


Buying the Ecosystem: Why you are no longer just buying a shop, but a piece of a local economy.

LEARN THE BASICS: 

If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/

Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/

LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/

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 misunderstood by those looking through an outdated lens. We move past the headlines about the "death of retail" to look at what is actually happening on the ground in town centres. Jerry shares his personal framework for assessing high street viability, including the "gears" an area must go through to re-energise and why a single unit is only as strong as the ecosystem surrounding it.
What you will learn in this episode:
<ul data-path-to-node="14">
<li>
The Cluster Effect: Why businesses succeed in groups and how to identify a "wellness" or "value" cluster.
</li>
<li>
The Five Gears of Regeneration: Why you can't jump straight to gear five and how to spot areas in the early, "edgy" artisan phase.
</li>
<li>
Service-Led vs. Retail-Led: Why the high street isn't dying, but simply changing its primary function.
</li>
<li>
The Feel Test: Jerry&rsquo;s practical approach to walking a street at different times of day to see how people actually move.
</li>
<li>
Buying the Ecosystem: Why you are no longer just buying a shop, but a piece of a local economy.
</li>
</ul>
LEARN THE BASICS: 
If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals.&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction</a>
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
CPI Website - <a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/</a>
Our Sponsors -&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/</a>
LinkedIn -&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/</a>

Reading the High Street: Why Your Lens Defines the Opportunity

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 the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation to provide clarity on the current "direction of travel." We explore how rates are actually calculated, why the system often feels disconnected from reality, and what the recent changes in England, Scotland, and Wales mean for your portfolio.

What you will learn:


The Fundamentals: How rateable value is determined and how the "multiplier" actually works.


The 2026 Revaluation: Why your bill might be changing and the specific valuation dates being used across the UK.


Transitional Relief: A breakdown of the tapering systems in England, Scotland, and Wales that "soften the blow" of increases.


Mitigation & Appeals: Practical steps for managing rates, from small business relief to the "Check, Challenge, Appeal" process.


The New Duty to Notify: Why you must report property changes to the VOA within 60 days starting April 2026.

LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/

Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/

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 the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation to provide clarity on the current "direction of travel." We explore how rates are actually calculated, why the system often feels disconnected from reality, and what the recent changes in England, Scotland, and Wales mean for your portfolio.
What you will learn:
<ul data-path-to-node="9">
<li>
The Fundamentals: How rateable value is determined and how the "multiplier" actually works.
</li>
<li>
The 2026 Revaluation: Why your bill might be changing and the specific valuation dates being used across the UK.
</li>
<li>
Transitional Relief: A breakdown of the tapering systems in England, Scotland, and Wales that "soften the blow" of increases.
</li>
<li>
Mitigation &amp; Appeals: Practical steps for managing rates, from small business relief to the "Check, Challenge, Appeal" process.
</li>
<li>
The New Duty to Notify: Why you must report property changes to the VOA within 60 days starting April 2026.
</li>
</ul>
LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. <a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction</a>
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
CPI Website -&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/</a>
Our Sponsors -&nbsp;<a href="https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/">https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/</a>

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