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…

How To Deal With Flat Roofs On Commercial Buildings

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…

Fixed or Growth Mindset; Overcoming Challenges in Commercial Property Investing

Today we are diving into what's absolutely crucial to overcoming challenges and getting more success in commercial property investing (or any industry for that matter!). Maintaining a growth mindset is key for experts or beginners and this is best done through listening & learning yourself. It may…

3 Vital Components For Successful Property Investing

We are talking all about Perspective today; “Every now and then we need to step back from the coal face and review.” Whats working? what’s not producing the right results? Systems and processes are always vastly important but sometimes neither of these are helping you past a roadblock to help. Ar…

Clockwise & Historic Building Conversion with Alexandra Livesey [Hospitality in Flex Space]

This time I'm talking to Alexandra Livesey from Clockwise, a company specialising in transforming historical buildings into flexible workspaces. Alexandra discusses Clockwise's rapid growth from 3 to 16 buildings (and counting) across four countries in just a few years. She emphasises the importanc…

Should I Ever Go Full Time In Property?

I look into the question of whether one should go full-time in property investment. I have seen this question a few times lately and it is not about "should i quit my job", but rather should I ever go full time in property even if I have the income to do so. Drawing from personal experience and obs…

What Are Our Top Five Biggest Commercial Property Annual Expenses?

This time, I share the top five business expenses of running a multilet commercial flexspace portfolio, incurred by our business over the past financial year. I'll provide you with a detailed breakdown of costs, including energy, staffing, interest payments, maintenance, and cleaning. Through a co…