Commercial Property Investor Podcast

Jerry Alexander
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The Commercial Property Investor Podcast is for aspiring property investors. You might be tired of Residential investing and want to move into the exciting world of commercial real estate investment. You just need the knowledge and confidence to get started and an abundance mindset to grow your portfolio. Host Jerry Alexander & his guests share the key steps to Commercial Property success. You will be kept up-to-date through weekly interviews & conversations relating to many Commercial Property strategies including: Flexspace, Coworking, Aparthotel, CMO & Multilet property, Commercial to Residential conversion, Retail, Office space, industrial and Self storage.

  1. May 28

    What We Have Coming Up & Why A Pause In Proceedings

    When you are deep in the daily operations of managing and growing a property portfolio, it is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. In this episode, Jerry explains why he is taking a temporary, strategic pause from the weekly podcast to focus on restructuring his portfolio, progressing multiple new acquisitions, and shifting toward a private finance funding model. Taking a step back to evaluate your strategy isn’t a slowdown—it’s an essential part of scaling a sustainable commercial property business. Jerry shares his personal reflections on managing opportunity costs, the power of parental influence on business values, and how you can use this period to review your own investment decisions with a sharper viewpoint. LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction OTHER USEFUL LINKS:  CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ Make sure you are subscribed on your favourite podcast platform and signed up for our website newsletter so you are the first to know when our new, revamped episodes drop later this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  2. May 21

    How to Analyse a Commercial Buy-to-Let Deal Before Making an Offer

    Are you looking at commercial buy-to-let properties with a sitting tenant but feel unsure how to tell if it’s a genuinely sound investment or a financial trap? In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor Podcast, host Jerry Alexander breaks down the exact 11 point checklist he uses to evaluate traditional investment-grade commercial opportunities before spending money on solicitors and surveyors. Whether you are looking for your first commercial "foot in the door" or adding a passive asset to your portfolio, you will learn how to stress-test a deal, uncover hidden lease liabilities, and accurately deduce your maximum walk-away offer price based on true net income. Key Takeaways: The Reality of Market Comparables: Why online asking prices and listed rents are often artificial, and how to uncover the true transactional data. Hidden Lease Levers: What to look for in break clauses, review periods, and why service charge caps can quietly destroy your property's value. The Tenant SPV Trap: How to check Companies House to ensure your tenant isn’t an empty shell company designed to shield a parent brand from liability. Formulating Your Ceiling Price: How to use your net income calculations and refurbishment Plan B costs to establish a firm negotiation ceiling. 👉 Get your checklist here: https://share.hsforms.com/1meNAzFvQQzGJcg1M_YXZAg49pfl LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction OTHER USEFUL LINKS: CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  3. May 14

    Learning When To Say No. Which Commercial Deals Should You Ignore?

    In commercial property, we are often told that success is about "doing deals." But what if the most profitable decision you make this year is the deal you decide not to do? In this episode, Jerry explores the often-overlooked concept of opportunity cost and why staying stuck in a mediocre project can prevent you from ever reaching your long-term goals. We discuss how to remove the emotional attachment to "sunk costs" and how to build a rigorous investment criteria that does the heavy lifting for you. What you’ll learn in this episode: The Reality of Opportunity Cost: Why one awkward project can stop five great opportunities from ever reaching you. Feeding the Beast: How to avoid the trap of taking on mediocre deals just to stay "busy". Refining Your Criteria: The specific factors—from location to exit strategy—that should dictate your "yes". Outcome vs. Product: Why the specific building type matters far less than the lifestyle or business result you want to achieve. LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction OTHER USEFUL LINKS: CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  4. May 7

    Kevin Warsh, The FED And Why Inflation Isn't Just About Interest Rates!

    Why are we still using a 1970s playbook to solve 21st-century inflation? For years, property investors have been at the mercy of a "blunt instrument": central banks raising interest rates to crush demand every time inflation ticks up. But what if the problem isn't that we’re spending too much, but that we aren’t producing enough? In this episode, Jerry explores a significant shift in economic thinking. Inspired by the recent appointment of Kevin Warsh at the US Federal Reserve, we look at why the traditional reliance on interest rates is a "rear-view mirror" strategy that often does more harm than good. We dive into the "supply-side" alternative—how energy policy, housing development, and productivity could be the real keys to a stable, growth-oriented economy. In this episode, you will learn: Why interest rates are often the wrong tool for inflation caused by energy and supply shocks. The difference between "demand suppression" and "supply expansion" and why it matters for your portfolio. The "Windfall Tax" trap: How government tax takes on fuel actually fuel the inflation fire. Lessons from history: How the post-WWII era proved we can have growth without runaway inflation. Why forward-looking economic policy is essential for the medium-to-long-term success of commercial investors. LEARN THE BASICS If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction Presented by Jerry Alexander. Edited by Rebecca Gee OTHER USEFUL LINKS CPI Website: https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors: https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  5. Apr 30

    Who Actually Rents Commercial Property? The Reality vs The Theory

    When you start in commercial property, it is easy to have a very fixed idea of who your customers will be. You might think you are "buying an office" for "office tenants," but the reality is often much more varied, surprising, and flexible. In this episode, Jerry pulls back the curtain on the diverse range of customers that have used his buildings over the years - from global brands like Uber and L’Oréal to local physiotherapists and even wedding parties. He discusses why moving away from rigid property categories like "office" or "industrial" allows you to see more opportunities and create more resilient deals. In this episode, you will learn: Why large corporate brands often seek flexible, short-term space rather than long-term leases. The "backbone" tenants that provide the stability and steady cash flow for your portfolio. How to shift your mindset from being in the "office business" to being in the "space business." The surprising ways public sector tenants (like MPs and MSPs) provide long-term security. Why allowing the market to drive the use of your building is more profitable than forcing a fixed idea. LEARN THE BASICS If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals.  https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction OTHER USEFUL LINKS CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  6. Apr 23

    What Commercial Deals are Our Clients Buying Right Now and How?

    If you listen to the news or scroll through social media, it’s easy to feel like the commercial property market is slowing down or that everyone is just waiting to see what happens next. But that doesn't reflect the reality of what’s happening on the ground. In this episode, I share a "check-in" on the deals recently completed by members of the CPI network. We move past the general market noise to look at the specific types of assets being bought - from multi-let industrial sites to town centre offices - and the varied ways these investors are structuring their finance. This session isn't intended to be a deep dive into a specific topic or a structured educational lesson, but rather a practical overview and a snapshot of the actual activity we are seeing within our network. LEARN THE BASICS If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction OTHER USEFUL LINKS CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  7. Apr 16

    Reading the High Street: Why Your Lens Defines the Opportunity

    Two people can walk down the exact same high street and see two completely different things. One sees empty units and a struggling economy; the other sees a shift in usage, emerging clusters, and a clear direction of travel. In this episode, Jerry explores why the high street is often misunderstood by those looking through an outdated lens. We move past the headlines about the "death of retail" to look at what is actually happening on the ground in town centres. Jerry shares his personal framework for assessing high street viability, including the "gears" an area must go through to re-energise and why a single unit is only as strong as the ecosystem surrounding it. What you will learn in this episode: The Cluster Effect: Why businesses succeed in groups and how to identify a "wellness" or "value" cluster. The Five Gears of Regeneration: Why you can't jump straight to gear five and how to spot areas in the early, "edgy" artisan phase. Service-Led vs. Retail-Led: Why the high street isn't dying, but simply changing its primary function. The Feel Test: Jerry’s practical approach to walking a street at different times of day to see how people actually move. Buying the Ecosystem: Why you are no longer just buying a shop, but a piece of a local economy. LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction OTHER USEFUL LINKS: CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  8. Apr 9

    Navigating the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation 🔍

    One of the biggest fears for residential investors moving into commercial property is the "horror story" of business rates. The idea of being liable for a significant bill regardless of whether your building is occupied or performing well is enough to put many people off the asset class entirely. In this episode, Jerry breaks down the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation to provide clarity on the current "direction of travel." We explore how rates are actually calculated, why the system often feels disconnected from reality, and what the recent changes in England, Scotland, and Wales mean for your portfolio. What you will learn: The Fundamentals: How rateable value is determined and how the "multiplier" actually works. The 2026 Revaluation: Why your bill might be changing and the specific valuation dates being used across the UK. Transitional Relief: A breakdown of the tapering systems in England, Scotland, and Wales that "soften the blow" of increases. Mitigation & Appeals: Practical steps for managing rates, from small business relief to the "Check, Challenge, Appeal" process. The New Duty to Notify: Why you must report property changes to the VOA within 60 days starting April 2026. LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction OTHER USEFUL LINKS: CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
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The Commercial Property Investor Podcast is for aspiring property investors. You might be tired of Residential investing and want to move into the exciting world of commercial real estate investment. You just need the knowledge and confidence to get started and an abundance mindset to grow your portfolio. Host Jerry Alexander & his guests share the key steps to Commercial Property success. You will be kept up-to-date through weekly interviews & conversations relating to many Commercial Property strategies including: Flexspace, Coworking, Aparthotel, CMO & Multilet property, Commercial to Residential conversion, Retail, Office space, industrial and Self storage.

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