The Commercial Property Podcast

Episode 71: See What Others Miss: How to Use the News to Spot Profitable Commercial Property Opportunities Before Everyone Else In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most underrated skills in commercial property investing — the ability to spot opportunities before they become obvious. Because the truth is, the best deals don't come from scrolling portals all day. They come from understanding...

Episode 70: Build It. Protect It. Keep It. — Wealth Strategies Every Investor Should Know With Kevin Whelan of Wealth Builders In this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Whelan from Wealth Builders to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention… not just how to build wealth, but how to protect it and, crucially, how to keep it in the family. Because let's be honest—most investors focus...

Episode 69: Future-Proofing Your Commercial Property — AI, Automation and the Next Wave of Tenants What will commercial property look like in five or ten years' time—and are you investing with that future in mind? In this episode, Suzi Carter explores how AI, automation, and shifting working patterns are reshaping the types of tenants occupying commercial space—and what that means for investors to...

Episode 68: The Biggest Fears in Commercial Property Investing — And What Really Stops Investors Getting Started In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter tackles one of the biggest barriers that stops investors moving into commercial property — fear. Many investors assume commercial property is more complicated, more expensive, or riskier than residential. But in reality,...

Episode 67: "I Don't Need to Develop… Really?!" One of the questions I'm asked most often by residential investors moving into commercial property is this: "Do I have to develop to make money in commercial?" In this episode, Suzi Carter unpacks why the answer is usually  no . She shares practical insight into how experienced commercial investors reduce risk, create value, and grow income through s...

Episode 66: All Money Out Within 3 Months of Purchase: Client Case Study with Panikkos Euripides   How do you get all your money out of a commercial property deal just three months after purchase? In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter is joined by her client,  Panikkos Euripides,  who shares a real-life commercial property case study showing exactly how he structured hi...

Episode 65: The Commercial Investor's Guide to Tenant Conversations on Site Before you buy a commercial property, there's one conversation too many investors skip —  the conversation with the tenant . In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter breaks down  why tenant conversations are one of the most powerful (and underused) due-diligence tools  available to commercial inves...

 Episode 64: How to Sense Check a Commercial Property Rent In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast ,  Suzi Carter breaks down how to sense check commercial property rents with confidence —one of the most critical skills for any investor moving into commercial. Suzi explains why rent is never "just a number" and how it's driven by  tenant demand, property size, configuration, location,...

Episode 63: Sale & Leaseback in Commercial Property – Smart Strategy or Costly Mistake? In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , commercial property expert  Suzi Carter  breaks down  sale and leaseback transactions  — a powerful but often misunderstood strategy in  UK commercial property investing . Sale and leasebacks can unlock capital for business owners without disrupting operatio...

Episode 62: Starting With the End in Mind – How to Invest in Commercial Property Strategically How do successful commercial property investors make better decisions, reduce risk, and build predictable income? They don't start with the deal — they start with the  end goal . In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , commercial property investor and mentor  Suzi Carter  explains why  stra...

 Episode 61: Commercial Property Break Clauses Explained – What Every Investor Must Know Break clauses play a critical role in commercial leases and can have a  major impact on value, risk, and deal structure . In this episode of the  Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter explains exactly what commercial property investors need to know about break clauses before buying, refinancing, or negotia...

Episode 60: What Happens When a Commercial Tenant Doesn't Pay Rent? What happens  when a commercial tenant falls into rent arrears —and how much control do landlords  really  have? In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast ,  Suzi Carter  breaks down exactly how  commercial rent arrears work, why they're fundamentally different from residential property issues, and what landlords can do...

Episode 59: Legislation Before It Bites What Commercial Property Investors Need to Know Now Legislation rarely arrives with a bang — it creeps in quietly, then suddenly starts eroding returns, flexibility, and deal viability. In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter breaks down the  most important legislative and regulatory changes  every commercial property investor and l...

Episode 58 - From Confused to Confident: How to Become a Commercial Investor in the Next 90 Days In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter breaks down exactly how you can go from feeling overwhelmed to taking confident, strategic action — all within the next 90 days. With the commercial market offering some of the best opportunities we've seen in years, now is the time to g...

Episode 57 - 2026 Market Outlook: Where the Real Opportunities Will Be in Commercial Property In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter breaks down what she believes 2026 has in store for commercial real estate — and where the real opportunities will be for switched-on investors. Drawing on three decades of industry experience and today's emerging economic data, Suzi explor...

Episode 56 - The 12 Myths of Commercial Property Investing — Festive Special!  (Because instead of  The 12 Days of Christmas … we're unwrapping  The 12 Myths of Commercial !) In this festive edition of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter reveals the  12 most common myths that stop everyday investors from stepping into commercial property . From fears about tenant risk to confusion over...

Episode 55 - Insider Secrets from a Commercial Agent with Steve Bell, Managing Director of Commercial Property Experts In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter sits down with  Steve Bell , Managing Director of  Commercial Property Experts , to reveal what's really going on inside the world of commercial agents – and how investors can get to the front of the queue for the b...

🎙 Episode 54:  December Deal Detectives: Why the Savviest Property Investors  Never  Switch Off for Christmas In this episode of  The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter reveals why December is one of the most overlooked—but potentially most lucrative—months for sourcing commercial deals. While many investors slow down for the festive season, Suzi explains how the quieter market, motivated v...

🎙 Episode 53: Ignore the Asking Price – How to Decide What a Property Is Really Worth Too many investors make one costly mistake: They let the asking price dictate the deal. In this episode, Suzi Carter pulls back the curtain on how professional commercial investors really decide what a property is worth — and why ignoring the asking price is one of the most powerful skills you can learn if you wa...

  EPISODE 52: One Year In! What's Working Now — and Where the Smart Money Is Going in 2026  The Commercial Property Podcast Turns ONE! This is a huge milestone —  52 episodes , 12 months of learning, countless aha moments, and a fast-growing community of smart commercial property investors. In this special anniversary episode, Suzi Carter looks back on the biggest insights from the past year AND b...

Episode 51: "I Don't Have Time to Invest in Commercial Property — Or Do I?" In this episode of The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in property investing — that commercial property takes too much time. Suzi explains why commercial investments are actually one of the most time-efficient wealth strategies available to business owners and investor...

🎙️ Episode 50: Behind the Brand — Managing Hotel Assets for Profit In this week's episode of The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter sits down with Clare Anna and Naveed Khan from London Rock Partner s, who provide a full range of service hospitality solutions to hotel assets and portfolios.  Together we unpack what's really happening in the world of hotel investments right now. From shiftin...

Episode 49. Adding Value to Vacant Properties: From Empty Units to Income Machines In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter discusses the importance of adding value to vacant properties in commercial real estate, and how it's one of the best strafes in commercial asset management. She explains how the valuation of commercial properties differs from residential properties, e...

Episode 48 Title Splitting - How to Create Value out of Thin Air! In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter discusses the strategy of title splitting in property investment. She explains how title splitting can create value by dividing properties into smaller units, making them easier to finance and sell. The conversation covers practical applications, challenges, and the imp...

🎧 Episode 47: The Investor's Guide to Owner-Occupier Gold In this episode of The Commercial Property Podcast , Suzi Carter uncovers the often-overlooked opportunities for both business owners and investors in the commercial property market. Suzi dives into the benefits of businesses buying commercial real estate , the potential for capital growth , and the strategies for selling , including the p...