Want to Park Your Money in Commercial Property? Here's What I'd Buy

Episode 98 – Want to Park Your Money in Commercial Property? Here's What I'd Buy You've worked hard to build your wealth. But how do you make that money work for you without creating another full-time job?

Perhaps you've built a successful business and have capital sitting in the bank. Maybe you're tired of the demands of residential property investing. Or perhaps you already own commercial property, but you're at a stage where you'd rather enjoy the income than take on another refurbishment or asset management project.

You want your money to work harder. You want more choice over how you spend your time. But you also don't want to make an expensive mistake with capital you've spent years building.

So, is commercial property a good place to park your money? And if it is, what would I actually buy?

In this episode of The Commercial Property Podcast, I explore how I approach buying commercial property for long-term rental income rather than actively creating value.

Because there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a relatively hands-off investment. But passive doesn't mean risk-free.

A long lease, a well-known tenant and an attractive yield might look reassuring on paper. But what happens if the tenant leaves? Is the rent sustainable? Will another business want the building in 10 or 15 years? And what happens if commercial property values fall?

Drawing on over 30 years in commercial property and my own investing experience, I'll explain what I'd look for, what would make me nervous and the questions I'd ask before committing my money.

In This Episode, You'll Discover: Income or value creation? Why the right commercial property investment depends on what you actually want your money — and your life — to look like.

What I'd buy for relatively passive income. The importance of good locations, strong tenants, sensible lease lengths and sustainable rents.

Why a high yield doesn't automatically mean a good deal. How to assess the return against the risks you're taking.

The tenant test. Why a strong covenant isn't enough if the building itself has limited future demand.