Commercial Property Investor Podcast

What are the trends in office and serviced office space? Jerry  shares some of the insights from the recent Flexworld 2022 Conference held in London. Demand for Flexspace by companies who would traditionally use leased space is increasing at an exciting rate. Even the bigger players such as Land Securitys are getting in on the action. The pendulum is beginning to swing back from WFH (Work From Hom...

In this open and frank conversation Danny Inman shares his social media journey. If you want to learn why and how social media can make a difference to your property business then listen up.  Danny is well known in Property circles, not least down to his use of Social Media. He has topped 30,000 followers on Instagram and seperately on Linkedin, within the relatively small niche of property invest...

  Just the word Asbestos can put the shivers up a would be property developer. It is a serious topic but not one without solutions. Neil Munro shares his many years of experience and knowledge on this important subject. As commercial Property investors it is a necessity to understand where these materials can be found and how they can be handled. This episode will give you a good understanding of...

We are joined by the leader and director of the Prosperity Network - Danny Inman to discuss not only how he first got started in the Property industry, but also to discuss his latest project. Over the past 3 years Danny and his business partner have been working hard turning a former Post Office in Warrington into a modern Aparthotel supporting all the latest tech.  Commercial Property Investor So...

There are two main trends going on in commercial property right now that Flexspace operators and investors could benefit from. The cost of living crisis is creating a huge amount of uncertainty for business. All inclusive licenses can provide the certainty businesses crave.  The WFH (Work from home) revolution is beginning to bite back. Employees and freelancers are beginning to feel the pinch wor...

Its funny really, some potential investors stay away because of the myth…"you need lots of money and a degree in the dark arts". Others may class themselves in the group that have access to a large amount of money, perhaps a pension pot but no knowledge. One thing is for sure, it is different for every investor.  In this episode Jerry talks to the investor who is new to commercial property and tal...

"How do I scale my property business?" is a question most property investors ask themselves, sometimes at multiple stages.  The answer will depend on lots of factors pertinent to that specific investor, however there are some fundamentals that transcend all the different strategies we can employ. In this episode Jerry shares some of the details on how LibertySpace has grown from a small residentia...

Interest rates are set by central banks and the Bank of England recently provided some controversial commentary about the future economic picture. Was it really responsible to predict a recession until 2024?? In this episode Jerry talks about his thoughts on the dire predictions and what it means for private commercial property investors. Should we listen or ignore? He also has an update on the la...

Finding and selecting the right business or property mentor can be a tricky business. There are lots of options out there, but we need to be able to firstly find someone we would actually like to work with and then we need to carry out lots of due diligence. In this episode Jerry sets out his criteria for selecting a business mentor and what things he has looked for in the past. We can all benefit...

Ryan Stevens returns after his recent podcast conversation with Jerry about commercial property valuations. In this episode he shares his own experiences of investing and managing various CMO properties.  This is a fascinating episode discussion about different CMO acquisitions and value add strategies.  Each project is different and Ryan candidly shared the lessons and wins along the way. The CPI...

In this episode Jerry reviews the recently published Flexspace market report published by Instant group. It is important to understand what is driving the growth of Flexspace and the underlying trends. In this short episode get the download on the factors that will affect private investors in this rapidly expanding sector of the Commercial real estate market. The CPI Mastermind program: https://co...

John discusses the process of bringing a commercial property to auction through to completion. There are often commercial opportunities available via auction and this episode will give you some background knowledge & ideas on what to look out for. We have bought pre and post auction so we found this episode was particularly interesting. Find John:  Web:   www.auctionhouse.co.uk/scotland Email:...

Commercial Property Investor Social Links: Find out about our 9 month Commercial Property Mastermind & Accountability program & why this will be our last intake ever! Since we started this program many, many clients have successfully gone on to buy their first commercial property. It is an amazing program for those wanting to get started or scale up their commercial portfolio. If you have been int...

Ever wondered how Commercial Valuations are calculated and what factors influence them? In this super insightful episode Ryan Stevens shares the process that he goes through for each valuation he carries out for many different financial lenders.  Ryan also shares how CMO properties can be valued and how the value is divided between the operational/trading side of the business and the underlying as...

You can have all of the property investing knowledge in the world, but if you are not doing anything with it, then its worth nothing. Most investors find it hard to keep a steady focus and to maintain the resilience required to build a successful portfolio and property business. Sometimes overwhelm can set in and the fog descends. Decisions become harder and a clear focus on why we are doing this...

In this episode Steven Clark discusses his successes with Social Media and how it has benefited his property businesses. He recently joined us for a CPI student podcast guest session. We thought we would share this behind the scenes recording from that podcast guest Q&A discussion. There are lots of tips and examples in here that you can use to become more visible and not just for the sake of...

This is a must episode for anyone involved in Flexspace. Adams wealth of knowledge and understanding of this sector is invaluable. Jerry and Adam talk about lots of things including Adam's creation of an amazing space in Mayfair called The Clubhouse. This discussion covers lots of other topics including: The evolution of the workspace offer. How tech can really help you measure how your space work...

Jerry and Nick get together to talk about Hotel projects, raising private finance, training and mentorship and becoming serious about property. Nick and his wife Caroline have been investing in property for many years and have built a strong cashflowing portfolio of Buy to let's, HMO's, Serviced accommodation and they are now converting commercial office space into Aparthotel space. Nick has been...

In this deep-dive episode, Jerry explains some of the contract clauses he feels are critical in drafting up a CMO licence agreement. We don’t recommend you draw up your own agreement, but some of these ideas will help guide you and your legal team to avoid some of the mistakes we have made in the past.  If you join one of our programs you will get full access to our most up-to-date license contrac...

On another bite-size episode, Jerry discusses his experiences with rising energy cost and what it means for commercial property operators.    Join the Commercial Property Investor Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CP-Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryalexander.commercial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commercialpropertyinvestor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/...

Researching and Installing EV Charge points including applying for grants wasn't a simple process for the team. We recently had the first batch of charge points installed at one of our locations and Jerry shares some of the considerations and lessons from the experience.  Grant funding System selection Location of install Financial models Potential ROI Installer challenges Costings Current grant i...

Jerry shares an update on his container storage acquisition during lockdown. He shares the numbers and lessons so far plus a few tips for those looking to invest in this market.  Lots of our listeners continue to show interest in this business model, so we thought it was about time to give an update on whether this investment was the right decision. Have things gone to plan? Better listen in to fi...

Modern technology improvements and changing customer demands are driving continuous change in the Flexspace market. Customers are asking for more complex solutions and improvements in technology is making it easier to respond. Business space membership, wifi improvements, software solutions, access control and well thought out layout design are allowing investors and operators to adapt their offer...

Having recently returned from FlexSA 2022 Conference in London, Jerry shares his takeaways from both the stage and the many discussions with peers during the networking breaks. There is little doubt the Flexible space market is a fantastic place to be right now! Details of our last ever Commercial Property Mastermind and accountability program: https://www.commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/mastermi...

We've been busy behind the scenes working on our latest commercial project 'Saltire House'. In this episode Jerry covers some of the lessons learnt that might help you with your own projects and how the redevelopment is progressing, including pricing, layout design and customer demand.   Join the Commercial Property Investor Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CP-Group Instagram: https://www.instagram....