Episode 87 - Thinking of Buying Commercial Property Overseas? Listen To This First

Have you ever been tempted by the idea of buying commercial property overseas?

Perhaps you've spotted what looks like an incredible deal, been attracted by higher headline yields or are considering diversifying your portfolio internationally. Investing overseas can be an excellent way to spread risk and uncover new opportunities, but only if you understand that commercial property doesn't work the same way in every country.

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter explores the key differences between investing in commercial...

Episode 86 – Why Some Investors Spot Commercial Property Opportunities That Everyone Else Misses

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter explains why the biggest advantage in commercial property investing isn't finding secret deals—it's learning to see opportunities that other investors simply overlook.

The most successful commercial property investors don't rely on luck or exclusive access to off-market properties. They understand the market. They understand businesses. They know how to interpret what's happening in the wider economy, identify changing supply and demand, and recognise the opportunities hiding in plain sight.

Drawing on o...

Episode 85 – What a Heatwave Can Teach You About Commercial Property Investing

What does a summer heatwave have to do with commercial property investing?

Quite a lot.

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, commercial property expert Suzi Carter explains why successful commercial property investors need to think beyond buildings and understand the external forces that shape tenant demand, property values and long-term investment performance.

Using the recent UK heatwave as an example, Suzi explores how weather, climate change, consumer behaviour, economic conditions and demographic trends can all influence the commercial pr...

Episode 84 – Sometimes the Best Investment Is the One You Don't Make!

How many times have you worried about missing out on a deal?

For many investors, the fear of missing an opportunity leads to rushed decisions, compromised due diligence and buying properties that simply don't fit their long-term strategy.

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter explains why some of the most profitable investment decisions you'll ever make are the properties you choose not to buy.

Successful commercial property investing isn't about buying more buildings. It's about buying th...

Episode 83. One Property, Multiple Opportunities: How Title Splitting Can Transform a Deal – with James Lynch

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter is joined by property investor, and her long time client, James Lynch to explore one of the most powerful ways investors can unlock value from a commercial or mixed-use property: title splitting.

James shares how he went from getting started in property investing to scaling his portfolio rapidly, adding 55 units in just 16 months through a combination of creative thinking, strategic acquisitions, and a willingness to look beyond the obvious.

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Episode 82: How Do I Know Whether It's a Good Deal? The Questions Every Commercial Property Investor Should Ask

One of the most common questions I hear from both new and experienced investors is simple:

"How do I know whether it's actually a good deal?"

The truth is that successful commercial property investing isn't about finding the perfect property. It's about understanding how to assess opportunities against your own investment goals and making decisions based on facts rather than emotion.

In this episode of The Commercial Property Podcast, I share the practical...

Episode 81: The Great Commercial Property Wealth Transfer – Why the Next Decade Could Create Huge Opportunities for Investors

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter explores one of the biggest trends currently shaping the UK commercial property market: what she calls The Great Commercial Property Wealth Transfer.

Across the UK, many long-term commercial property owners are reaching retirement age, refinancing pressures are increasing, and legislative changes are creating additional challenges for landlords. As a result, a growing number of commercial property assets are expected to change hands over the coming years.

For investors wh...

Episode 80 - The Truth About AI in Commercial Property Investing

In this episode of the The Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in commercial property investing and shares a balanced, real-world perspective on where AI can genuinely add value — and where investors still need experience, judgment, and commercial awareness.

AI is becoming a huge talking point across almost every industry, and commercial property is no exception. From sourcing opportunities and analysing locations to identifying trends and improving efficiency, AI has the potential to help investors move faster and make more...

Episode 79 - The Art of Reading a Commercial Lease Without Feeling Overwhelmed

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter breaks down one of the most important — and often most intimidating — aspects of commercial property investing: understanding commercial leases.

For many investors moving from residential into commercial property, leases can initially feel overwhelming. The terminology, clauses, legal language, and sheer length of some agreements can put people off before they even get started. But the reality is that leases are one of the biggest drivers of value in commercial property investing.

In t...

Episode 78: The Most Profitable Commercial Deals Are Often the Least Instagrammable;
Why Experienced Investors Focus on Income, Leases, and Tenant Demand — Not Pretty Buildings

In this episode of The Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter explores one of the biggest mindset shifts investors must make when moving from residential into commercial property investing.

In residential property, social media is full of glossy refurbishments, luxury interiors, and dramatic before-and-after transformations. But in commercial property, some of the most profitable deals are often the least attractive on the surface. In fact, many experienced investors actively seek out buil...

Episode 77: Why Every Commercial Property Investor Must Watch the Bond Markets

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter explores why every commercial property investor should pay close attention to the bond markets — and in particular, UK gilt yields — when making investment decisions.

Suzi breaks down the relationship between bond markets, interest rates, investor sentiment, and commercial property pricing in a clear and practical way. She explains how rising or falling gilt yields can directly influence borrowing costs, commercial property yields, and ultimately the value of property assets across the market.

The...

Episode 76: Upward Only Rent Reviews Have Been Banned – So Where is the Opportunity?!

In this episode of the Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter breaks down one of the biggest proposed changes to commercial property leasing in decades — the Government's move to ban Upward Only Rent Reviews in certain commercial leases.

For many investors, this has triggered concern around valuations, lending, lease structures, and future income security. But as Suzi explains in this episode, periods of uncertainty and market change often create some of the greatest opportunities for knowledgeable commercial property investors.

Suzi...

Episode 75: Lease Renewals Explained – The Process, the Pitfalls and the Profit Opportunity

In this week's episode of The Commercial Property Podcast, Suzi Carter dives into one of the most important — and often overlooked — areas of commercial property investing: lease renewals.

Many investors focus heavily on finding deals and buying assets, but what happens after purchase can be where serious value is protected, created, or lost. Lease renewals are a perfect example of this. Handled well, they can strengthen income, improve valuation, reduce risk, and make a property far more attractive to lenders and future buyers.

Suz...

Episode 74: Why Sentiment Governs Markets — And How You Can Use It to Your Advantage in Commercial Property Investing

In this week's episode of The Commercial Property Podcast, I'm diving into something that most investors completely underestimate—but that quietly drives almost every decision made in the market: sentiment.

If you've ever wondered why markets feel irrational, why prices rise too far or fall too fast, or why the best opportunities often appear when everyone else is sitting on their hands, this episode will really help you join the dots. Because behind all the data, yields, and s...

Episode 73: The 7 Numbers Every Commercial Property Investor Must Know (and What They Actually Mean!)

In this week's episode, I'm breaking down what I believe are the seven key numbers every commercial property investor needs to understand if they want to assess deals properly and invest with confidence. Because the truth is, once you understand these numbers, commercial property becomes far more straightforward — and far less intimidating.

We go beyond just listing the metrics and really dig into what they actually mean in practice. From yield and how it reflects risk, through to passing rent versus ER...

Episode 72.The Window Is Open — But Not for Everyone: Who Should (and Shouldn't) Be Buying Commercial Property Right Now

There's a lot of noise in the market right now.

Global uncertainty, shifting sentiment, and headlines that can make even experienced investors pause. But if you've been listening to me for a while, you'll know this is exactly the kind of environment where real opportunity starts to emerge.

The key is understanding that this isn't a market for everyone.

In this episode, I'm sharing a grounded and strategic view of th...

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 what's happening in the world around you — and joining the dots faster than everyone else.

I'll walk you through how to use the news, market signals, and your own investor mindset to i...

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 heavily on making money, but far fewer have a clear plan for what happens next. And without that plan, a lot of that hard-earned wealth can slowly (or quickl...

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 today.

As technology continues to evolve at pace, some business models will thrive, while others may struggle to adapt. The key to long-term success in commercial property is not just buying well—b...

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, many of these concerns are based on myths or misunderstandings.

Drawing on over 30 years in the commercial property industry, Suzi breaks down the most common fears she hears from investors — particularly those transitioning from residential property — and explains h...

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 smart buying and proactive asset management — without taking on unnecessary development risk.

This episode is all about understanding where value really comes from in commercial property, and how...

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 his first investment deal to recycle all his capital quickly.

Coming from a background in commercial lease consultancy, Panikkos breaks down how his professional expertise, and working with Suzi, gave h...

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 investors.

Suzi shares practical, real-world guidance on how to approach tenants confidently, build rapport without overstepping boundaries, and ask the right questions to uncover insights you won't find in the legal pack. These conversations can reveal t...

 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, and affordability. She walks listeners through how to assess rental values properly, avoid overpaying, and use comparables and PropTech tools to support evidence-based decisions.

The episode also explores real-world negotiation strategies, current m...

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 operations, while offering investors secure income, long leases, and reduced letting risk. But when executed poorly, they can quickly become an expensive mistake.

Suzi explains how sale and leaseback deals really work, why they appeal to SME investors and business owners, and the criti...

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 strategic planning is the missing link for many investors transitioning from residential to commercial property.

Suzi breaks down what it really means to invest strategically in commercial real estate, why clarity on your finan...

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 negotiating a lease.

Suzi explores how break clauses work in practice, why valuers take a cautious approach to them, and how a lack of understanding can lead investors to overpay for property or underestimate risk. She also ex...

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 arrearswork, why they're fundamentally different from residential property issues, and what landlords can do to protect their income and reduce risk.

You'll learn why commercial leases are contractual rather than emotional, how strong tenant relationships can prevent cash flow problems before they escalate, and what practical steps landlords can take when...

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 landlord needs on their radar before they start to bite.

From leasehold reform and landlord & tenant legislation to EPC requirements, rent review structures, and business rates, this is a practical, jargon-free look at what's changing — and how smar...

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 get focused, get educated, and get moving. Suzi walks through a practical 90-day roadmap designed to help aspiring investors build momentum fast, strengthen their decision-making skills, and take consistent steps tow...

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 explores the macro trends shaping the market, the sectors set to outperform, and the strategic plays investors should be preparing for now. From industrial and logistics to the evolving retail landscape and the shifting world of office spac...

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 valuations and worries about specialist knowledge, Suzi unwraps each myth with practical insights and real-world experience.

If you're a residential investor or SME owner thinking about moving into commercial, this episode will give you clarity, confidence...

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 best deals.

You'll discover how commercial agents think, what they look for in serious buyers, and how SME investors can build real credibility so agents actually want to bring them opportuni...

🎙 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 vendors, and year-end pressures can give switched-on investors a powerful advantage.

Suzi breaks down the smart strategies she uses to uncover opportunities others miss—from mining auction catalogues to building deeper relationships with agents when competition is low. She a...

🎙 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 want to avoid overpaying and start building wealth properly.

Whether you're new to commercial property or looking to sharpen your deal-analysis skills, this episode will he...

 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 breaks down what's happening in today's market — including where the smartest investors are quietly positioning themselves for 2026.

Suzi also shares her top strategies for finding opportunities in a down market, strengthening agent rel...

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 investors. She shares practical insights on how to gain confidence without becoming a full-time investor, how to leverage knowledge and focus on a niche, and how to make commercial property work around your life, not the other way...

🎙️ 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 Partners, 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 shifting travel habits to the rise of branded management partnerships, the hospitality sector is evolving fast — and with change comes opportunity. Clare and Naveed share insider insights on how investors can capitalise on these trends, sp...

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, emphasising the significance of leases and tenant demand.

Suzi shares strategies for mitigating risks associated with vacant properties, including understanding market demand, pre-letting spaces, and working effectively with letting agents. The conversation highlights the art of...

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 importance of having the right legal and financial advice. Suzi emphasises the potential for significant value increases and the strategic advantages of combining title splitting with other investment strategies.

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