Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins

This week I explore the three different ways in which you can finance your commercial property PLUS a case study of how I'm funding my next commercial property.

This week, its a short pod because I've got a download for this https://ncrealestate.co.uk/investment-calculator/

This week I discuss whether the commercial property market will recover. Yes, its been a little bit of a disaster recently, have you seen the prime yield guides: https://content.knightfrank.com/research/522/documents/en/investment-yield-guide-september-2023-10527.pdf But as always I'm optimistic and I'll share my findings in the market. Websites I refer to: Wetherspoons disposals: https://...

Last call for the Members Club here: https://ncrealestate.co.uk/membersclub/ This weeks podcast is an excerpt from our getting to grips with commercial course and is presented by John Mansfield which is included within the Members Club! In the podcast we cover key valuation principals: Discounting - this is where the future income streams are discounted to their value today (the present value) Yea...

The Members Club is now OPEN you can join here: https://ncrealestate.co.uk/membersclub/ Welcome to "Invest Wisely: Choosing the Right Commercial Property." In this episode, I explore the critical factors to consider when investing in commercial real estate. Commercial properties offer unique advantages, such as tenant stability and income-based valuation. I'll guide you through the d...

You can take the what commercial property type should you buy next quiz here Welcome to this week's podcast show notes. Today, I'm tackling a pressing question: "Why the world should fear a commercial property crash." While I'm not typically pessimistic about property, there are valid concerns circulating, and it's essential to be informed and prepared. I start with a cli...

Want to see our podcast nominate at number 6 in the top 25 podcasts in London --> blog.feedspot.com/london_real_estate_podcasts/ Here's what I'm covering this week: Podcast Summary Outline: "No-Money-Down Entry into the Property Business" Introduction Desire to enter property business without personal funds. Realities behind the notion: expertise, determination, calculated ris...

Take the Quiz here Welcome to an episode packed with essential insights for conquering the realm of commercial property investment. Discover the art of successful investment in just a few minutes! 1. **Goal Setting**: Kick off your journey by defining your investment goals – target a solid gross yield of 8% to 10% and determine your purchase price. 2. **Strategic Location**: Choose a search locati...

Complete the what commercial property should you buy next Quiz HERE Discover the essential steps in successfully leasing commercial property with our concise guide. Whether you're a property owner or prospective tenant, we've got you covered: 1. **Basics of Commercial Leasing:** Understand the nuances of renting non-residential spaces like offices, warehouses, and retail units. 2. **Lease...

Access the WHAT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SHOULD YOU BUY NEXT QUIZ In this podcast episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between rising interest rates and the fluctuations within commercial real estate markets. Interest rates play a vital role, with commercial property yields generally mirroring the prevailing base rate to maintain competitiveness against other investments. Prime central loc...

Take the 'What Commercial Property Investment Should You Buy Next Quiz' HERE I’m going back to basics this week and addressing the question What’s Commercial Property? (Did you know that's the most googled thing about commercial property) Here’s the basics… - Commercial property encompasses various spaces beyond residential use, including retail, offices, and industrial units. - Unique...

Yield is a representation of risk. The higher the yield, the higher the risk. The lower the yield, the lower the risk  Choose your yield wisely based on your ACTUAL risk appetite.  If you are happy doing developments or changing tenants around to go for the big win, knowing that if it doesn’t pan out, you’ll be leaving a lot of money in the deal then go for those double digit yields. But make sure...

For the most part, property is painfully slow. Property is also not glamorous. Read that again 👀 Success in property investment happens through a series of smart decisions over a long time.  Can you relate to a property being held up in legals for 10 months because the lender can’t get its act together. HMRC messing around with your VAT registration. A seller who won’t play ball and provide good...

In this episode….. We dive deep into the world of property investment alongside the dynamic and inspiring Rachel Troughton. If you haven't already heard about Rachel's incredible journey on our podcast, you're in for a treat! Rachel, a certified property strategist, has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to building successful property portfolios. Her story is a testament to the power...

In the ever-changing landscape of property investment, it is crucial to adapt and balance risk. Various factors, such as interest rate rises, government legislation changes, economic fluctuations, and cultural shifts, continuously impact the market. To navigate these changes, diversification is key. In commercial property, it means investing in different use classes and areas as your portfolio gro...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vito and Daniela, who shared their unique approach to running serviced accommodation (SA). They revealed a strategy that goes beyond relying solely on Airbnb and Booking.com for bookings. While their properties are listed on these platforms, Vito and Daniela primarily use them for SEO ranking purposes to drive traffic to their own brand website....

To start with on Tuesday 13th June @ 8pm UK time I’m doing an open Members Club Q&A so if you want to come and find out more about how the Members Club can help you to buy your next commercial property, click here to register . In this podcast episode, Natasha explores the benefits and limitations of Chat GPT, an artificial intelligence tool that provides information based on pre-existing data...

You've heard of Property Data right? If you're a property investor it would be hard not to have heard about this platform. At NCRE we pretty much use it daily and can't imagine how our days as chartered surveyors without it would be. So I'm very pleased this morning to introduce Michael Dent to you all; he's the CEO and founder of Property Data. In today's podcast, I'll...

Today's podcast is centered around where I think the market is headed. Is it all bad? No. Is it all good? That depends on how you manage your property portfolio. I'll be looking at the current market, and discussing ways that I'm going to make sure I do the best things possible to ensure I keep making money from my portfolio... It's what I recommend you do too! Enjoy today's po...

In this week's podcast, I discuss Mindset and Commercial Property Investment with Alyssa Holbrook. We had a fascinating discussion about Mindset and Investing in Commercial Property and I can't wait for you to have a listen.   As I work closely with so many commercial property investors, I KNOW what many of you go through, so it was crucial for me to get to the bottom of what is going on s...

If you want to find out more about our Boutique Property Management service email me natasha@ncrealestate.co.uk This week I give you an update on my Telephone Box, I discuss forfeiture and when it's necessary and go through the WORST business decision I ever made and how I'm celebrating, 8 years later just getting out of it!!

In this episode, we'll be taking a look at Commercial Multiple Occupancy (CMO) and exploring the advantages and disadvantages they can offer. CMOs are an incredible strategy within Commercial, especially if the landlord had negotiated all-inclusive rents which cover maintenance, insurance, business rates, utilities, etc.  But that's not all - we'll also be discussing a particularly uni...

I’m currently collecting £1 for every time someone says to me: ‘all Commercial Valuations are being done on vacant possession value, my mortgage broker says so’. To avoid that £1 charge, read up on “5 methods of Valuation RICS” on Google… The one’s that you and I will be concerned with are the comparable method or the investment method.  Essentially, the comparable method is the most widely known,...

If you want to ask a question that I’ll answer on my podcast, email natasha@ncrealestate.co.uk . I'm collecting questions over the next week or so, so please send over your property-related questions and get them answered! So, I messed up last week… which is why there was no podcast. I was too busy freaking out. It was about money and my business. At the beginning of March, NCRE had run out of mon...

In this week's podcast, I'll be talking about how I get ready for the week every Sunday - in property investment style! Looking for new commercial property investments can become overwhelming, especially with the sheer amount of properties that are out there... AND finding the time to go through the properties that might work for you. It's crucial to know what you are looking for and what your sea...