Inside Commercial Property

You asked. We listened. On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill answer some of the biggest questions from avid listeners. Phil and Scott field through some queries that are on top of commercial real estate investors’ minds, including the pros and cons of developing a commercial property versus buying an existing one in today’s market, how to find the best property manager, and what red and green flags you should look out for when working with one. The duo also discuss how to turn your roof into revenue with solar panel leasing and unpack why it has the potential to be a great financial opportunity when done right. With commercial property rents skyrocketing, they also talk about how investors can maximise their revenue on their commercial asset by setting the right rate before touching on when is the best time to buy a commercial property in the next 12 months.

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss why commercial property remains a solid investment vehicle amid the changing behaviour in the residential sector. In the face of the Reserve Bank of Australia continuing to frontload its rate rise cycle and dampened consumer confidence, the duo unpacks the solid economic fundamentals that continue to underpin the commercial sector and explains why investing in commercial property remains a more profitable venture than having it parked in an offset account or other assets such as stocks. Phil and Scott also talk about why it’s a good idea to revalue a commercial property, give tips on how to get the interest rates on a commercial mortgage at its most competitive level and dole out advice on how investors can get ahead of the game by gearing up for the next phase of the property cycle through value-adding, yields-bolstering and capital gains-increasing strategies. *This episode was recorded just prior to the Palaszczuk government’s decision to shelve the new Queensland land tax on 30 September.

In the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down with a lawyer to provide in-depth insights on how the commercial conveyancing process works. With the spring selling season kicking off and many investors set to make one of the biggest financial transactions of their lives, Sam Saad from Rethink Property Lawyers says it’s more important than ever to understand the fine print before closing a commercial property deal. He shares what checks and balances a good lawyer will do for clients during the conveyancing process and explains how the quality of legal advice throughout a transaction can make or break a commercial investment. The trio also enumerates the due diligence that investors should do throughout the buying process and discusses what red flags to watch out for when closing a commercial property deal.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down with an investor who’s relatively new to the space — and already seeing material gains from the move away from resi. Paloma is a Brisbane-based medical professional who was comfortable being negatively geared across a number of properties, but in December last year, she took a plunge into the commercial space, encouraged by the kinds of figures she was seeing — and the sensibility that accompanied the data. Having bought into a West Australian commercial property with three sturdy tenants and a Brisbane cold storage facility, the trio unpack the factors that are already driving a strong return on investment for Paloma as she looks to generate income away from her day job and continue on her commercial property journey.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down to discuss the implications of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 50-basis point cash rate increase on commercial property investors, with Mr O’Neill discussing the investment trends he has seen occur since the announcement. The pair are then joined by a guest, Brett Parham, who recounts his investment journey so far, including a failed residential investment, and the motivations behind his entry in the commercial sector. They speak about using lessons from previous investments to guide future purchases, as well as the importance of extensive research and resolute decision making throughout the process. In this episode, you will also hear about: The power of due diligence Overcoming lending obstacles

You asked, we delivered. In this exciting episode, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill give the latest update on a commercial property buy with Phil as the real-life client and Scott as the commercial buyer’s agent. After almost half a year of scouting property markets across the country, Phil finally unveils the location of his CRE purchase, with Scott giving us an exclusive look at the inner workings and strategic considerations that went into the deal. The duo discuss the importance of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s before a commercial property buy, including doing due diligence about the property’s location, weighted average lease expiry, potential vacancy loss and outgoings. They take it a step further by giving insights about the property’s potential earnings, future market trends, and the adjustments Phil has made to his portfolio after his latest buy and touch on how the latest election results will impact the commercial property market. Want to learn more about this unique journey? Follow Phil and Scott’s buying process by listening to the episodes below! - The 101 of buying commercial property through an SMSF - The purchasing process unveiled

While investors are constantly buffeted by economic events and trends that are beyond their control, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill say there are ways to react to them strategically. On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, the duo dissects the latest inflation data and talks about how it could set off a chain reaction in the economy and the financial sector. They also give advice on how to use these ripple effects to work in one’s portfolio’s favour. Phil and Scott also emphasise how economic factors are closely linked with the trends in the commercial property space and call on investors to reframe their mindset (as well as investment strategy) when examining the data points. *This episode was recorded prior to the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision for May.

Now that the federal budget has been announced, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss its impact on the commercial property industry in the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing. In this episode, the duo list down the winners and losers of the federal budget and explain how inflation can be a major theme for commercial property investors in the next five years. They seize the opportunity to guide listeners on managing and protecting their portfolio off the back of geopolitical issues and natural disasters like the recent flooding incidents. They also give a rundown of the market performance in each state to shed light on where investors can put their money for optimal yield and capital growth.

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill go through an in-depth pulse check of commercial property markets now that the government is doing its best to bring workers back to the CBDs. In this episode, the pair give listeners a peek at the current opportunities and challenges for investors as fear-mongers try to ramp up worst-case scenarios amid talks of rate increases. They clap back at doomsayers by laying down the best-case scenario and share how investors can capitalise on “the Great Reshuffle” in Australia’s job market. They also discuss what makes commercial markets the biggest winners of pandemic-induced workplace changes and how investors can find red flags and spot great deals in this asset class.

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill bring you behind the scenes of a real commercial property decision-making process with Phil as the real-life client and Scott as the commercial buyer’s agent. In this unique podcast episode, the duo gives listeners the opportunity to hear how a buyer’s agent walks through a consultation with a client, with Scott drilling down on three commercial assets he presents to Phil. They discuss the pros and cons of each asset based on Phil’s criteria as a commercial property buyer and explore options that could give Phil the best deal for his investment.