ESG and commercial property (Environmental, Social, Governance)

“ESG” - Environmental, Social and Governance - has been a hot topic in the business world as a popular framework for managing impact. Across the board, landlords, tenants and investors alike are asking what this means for commercial property. This week, Tessa and David chat to Sameer Chopra, Head o…

Market Trends 2022

No one can predict the future, but trend analysis and monitoring the market can help you make the most educated decisions possible. This week’s guest is Anne Flaherty, realcommercial.com.au’s very own economist who has 10 years of experience in property economics and influential industry commentato…

The future of retail

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has altered how we shop, with the expansion of online shopping offerings through lengthy lockdowns, but does that mean physical retail is dead? CBRE’s Head of Retail Leasing, Leif Olsen, shares why consumers will always want to shop in store and why suburban high …

The industrial warehouse boom

The industrial and warehouse asset class has seen a unique growth trajectory over the last few years, but how has it defied the volatility that has shaken the broader market? David & Tessa are joined by Sass Baleh, CBRE’s Head of Industrial and Logistics Research and Director of Research for NSW to…

What work from home means for the office

From dinner tables to board rooms, the future of working from home vs the return tot the office has been hotly debated, but what does this mean the future of an investment of this type or those holding leases? Colliers’ expert on office leasing, Justin Lam, speaks to Tessa and David about the trend…

Future proof your lease

It’s been a tumultuous time for many a business over the pandemic, but some businesses fared better than others based on their ability to adapt, transform or pivot their business as necessary. Did you know this can be enabled or restricted by the terms of your lease? Tessa and David chat to Theo Sm…

Negotiating a lease and the benefits of a tenant representative

After staff, the second biggest cost in business is typically the property lease, yet most tenants try to negotiate this all on their own. Tessa and David sit down with Sarah Hughes, an industry-leading tenant advisor from Colliers, and talk about common mistakes business owners make, opportunities…

Finding the right property for your business

Has your side hustle become your main hustle and you’ve outgrown your home office? Or has COVID changed your business needs when it comes to space? Mel Pikos, managing partner of Tactic Property an independent leasing advisory firm, talks to David and Tessa this week about everything a business man…

Responsibilities as a Landlord

There's more to owning an investment property than just buying it. Once you've bought, you take on the responsibility of being a landlord. Ingrid Filmer, CEO of Burgess Rawson and leading expert in commercial and retail management, talks to us about who pays for what, what COVID hangovers might exi…

Top questions all investors should ask

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know. Tessa and David interview Mark Wizel, CEO of Wizel Property Group about what investors should be asking. They cover key topics like capital growth vs cash flow, investment strategy, who your best professional allies are and what to look for in tenants. …