
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


Ready to create a commercial-property plan built around your goals? Book a free strategy session with Helen's team:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor Podcast, Helen walks through Unikorn Commercial's end-to-end buyer's-agency process for commercial property. From defining a strategy and property profile to making an offer, completing due diligence, securing finance, settling, and planning the next purchase, she explains what each stage is designed to achieve.
Helen also explains why commercial property needs a broader support team than many first-time buyers expect. She covers the role of benchmarking, tenant and property checks, contract and lease review, physical inspections, finance, and post-settlement support, all through the lens of Unikorn's commercial-only approach.
Helen dives into:
◼️ What Unikorn Commercial offers across education, buyer's agency, and syndication, with this episode focused on buyer's agency.
00:00:00 How Unikorn Commercial helps buyers get started
Follow for more insights and updates:
Want a clear capital and finance plan before buying your first commercial property? Book a free strategy session with Helen:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor, Helen breaks down the real upfront and ongoing costs of buying commercial property, using a $1 million purchase as a practical example.
She explains how lease-doc lending works, where your deposit and transaction costs come from, what the tenant may cover, and why the right structure and support team matter before you settle.
Helen dives into:
◼️ Why commercial-property entry costs are often misunderstood
00:00:00 How much capital you need to enter commercial property
Follow for more insights and updates:
Want a commercial-property roadmap built around your income target and starting position? Book a strategy session with Helen:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor Podcast, Helen shares her five-step framework for building towards $100,000 in passive income through commercial property.
She explains how to start with the income you want to replace, then use cash flow, growth, manufactured uplift, debt recycling, and portfolio consolidation to build a stronger income-producing portfolio over time.
Helen dives into:
◼️ Why your first step is defining the income you want your portfolio to replace
00:00:00 The five-step roadmap to commercial-property income
Follow for more insights and updates:
Want a clearer commercial-property plan before you buy? Book a free strategy session with Helen’s team:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor, Helen breaks down the three traps residential investors most often fall into when they move into commercial property.
She explains why gross residential yield and net commercial yield are not the same thing, how hidden purchase and finance costs can turn a cash-flow play into a cash-flow problem, and why chasing a high regional yield can leave you exposed to long vacancies.
Helen dives into:
◼️ Why residential and commercial returns must be assessed differently
00:00:00 The three commercial-property traps new investors miss
Follow for more insights and updates:
Want to find out whether commercial property could work for your situation? Book a strategy session with Helen:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor Podcast, Helen sits down with Stephen, an investor who moved from residential property and development into commercial property after getting tired of funding negatively geared investments from his own pocket.
Stephen shares how two commercial properties now generate more than $120,000 in annual passive income, why his original fears about commercial finance were misplaced, and the lessons he learned about tenants, cap rates, due diligence, and building the right team before buying.
Helen and Stephen dive into:
◼️ Why commercial property is not limited to shopping centres and massive warehouses
00:00:00 Stephen’s $120K-plus passive income from two commercial properties
Follow for more insights and updates:
If you want to build stronger cash flow without relying on equity growth alone, book a strategy session with Helen's team here:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor, Helen breaks down why so many high-income Australians look wealthy on paper but still feel financially trapped, and why the real issue is not a lack of assets but poor return on investment.
She explains how residential property, boarding houses, shares, and retail super compare against commercial property when you properly measure both cash flow and growth, and why understanding ROI can completely change how you assess what is actually helping you move forward.
Helen dives into:
◼️ Why many investors become equity rich but remain cash flow poor
00:00:00 Why so many wealthy investors still feel broke
Follow for more insights and updates:
If you want a clear commercial property game plan that helps you buy wealth creation assets instead of getting stuck in the wrong type of deal, book a free strategy session with Helen's team here:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor Podcast, Helen breaks down the critical difference between generational wealth assets and wealth creation assets, and why confusing the two is one of the fastest ways for first-time commercial investors to get trapped in the wrong deal.
She explains why many buyers chase glossy, low-yield properties that look safe on paper but quietly destroy serviceability and momentum, and how understanding tenant type, location, lease term, property type, and return profile changes the entire outcome of a commercial portfolio.
Helen dives into:
◼️ Why many investors lose money before settlement by chasing the wrong type of commercial deal
00:00:00 Why most first-time commercial investors lose money before signing
Follow for more insights and updates:
If you want a clear commercial property game plan that matches your deposit, risk profile, and long-term goals, book a free strategy session with Helen's team here:
In this episode of the Commercial Property Investor, Helen breaks down why residential property investing has become far less attractive for many Australians, and why commercial property is drawing serious attention from investors who want stronger cash flow, better servicing, and more strategic control.
She explains the real difference between residential and commercial cash flow, why outgoings and tenant structure matter far more than most investors realise, and how strategy, numbers, and risk tolerance determine whether a commercial property becomes a wealth accelerator or a costly mistake.
Helen dives into:
◼️ Why residential investors are getting squeezed harder by tax, lending, and weak net cash flow
00:00:00 Why smart money is shifting away from residential property
Follow for more insights and updates:
Episode 197
In this eye-opening podcast, I reveal why hiring a basic property manager could cost you thousands in lost revenue and missed opportunities. Discover the game-changing benefits of working with an asset manager who can actively grow your wealth, negotiate better deals, and maximise your property's value. In this podcast you will learn:
👉 The crucial differences between residential and commercial property management
👉 How asset managers can boost your cash flow and property value
👉 Real-life examples of how the right manager can save you money and increase returns
👉 Key traits to look for when choosing a commercial property manager
Strategies for turning a good property investment into a great one Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this video is packed with insider knowledge that could transform your commercial property strategy. Don't let subpar management hold your investments back.
#commercialproperty #assetmanagement #propertyinvesting
📥 Find Me On Other Platforms:
📸 Instagram 👉 / helentarrantcommercial
📸 Facebook 👉 / commercialpropertycashflow
MORE ABOUT ME 👇 I own more than 20 Commercial properties of my own and educate hundreds of students as well as work with many clients all over Australia! I share my market insights, strategies, and valuable experience with you so that you can buy the best commercial investment property for YOUR own INDIVIDUAL needs!
Episode 196
Unlock the hidden potential of strata commercial property investments! In this eye-opening podcast, commercial property expert Helen Tarrant reveals 7 little-known advantages of strata that could supercharge your returns.
You will discover 👇
✅ Why strata can outperform freestanding properties in cash flow and growth
✅ How metro strata investments can offer superior long-term returns
✅ The truth about strata fees and capital works in commercial properties
✅ Strategies to leverage strata for faster portfolio growth
✅ Market dynamics that favour strata in the current economic climate
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, these insider insights will transform your approach to commercial property investing. Learn how to build wealth faster and smarter with strata.
MORE ABOUT ME
I own more than 20 Commercial properties of my own and educate hundreds of students as well as work with many clients all over Australia! I share my market insights, strategies, and valuable experience with you so that you can buy the best commercial investment property for YOUR own INDIVIDUAL needs! If you want to chat with me you book a time here.
BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY SESSION HERE
Get FREE Access To Up-To-Date Market Insights and Strategies
https://www.instagram.com/helentarrantcommercial/
https://www.facebook.com/CommercialPropertyCashflow/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helentarrant/
Purchase My Book: ORDER NOW!
Thank you for joining us on the Commercial Property Podcast - Australia, where you get to learn all about Investing in Positive Cashflow Commercial Properties.
Helen Tarrant is Australia’s leading expert in commercial property investing.
With more than 20 Commercial properties of her own, educating hundreds of students, and working with many clients all over Australia, she happily shares her insights, strategies, and valuable experience with you, on buying the best commercial investment property for your needs.
In this podcast series, you will learn from Helen, how everyday Australians can get started with their first, or their next commercial investment property, whether that be to generate cashflow for their lifestyle or to build wealth and plan for retirement.
Helen also shares her own case studies and those of her students and clients, so you can get deeper insights into the vast possibilities that commercial property offers. She also shows you how to avoid potential pitfalls, in your investing journey.
We invite you to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any of her valuable tips and strategies.
From the publisher's feed
Asset-rich but cashflow-poor, working harder every year with no end in sight? Commercial Property Investor is for high-income professionals who want a defined pathway out of the grind by transitioning from residential to commercial property.
Hosted by Helen Tarrant, Founder of Unikorn Commercial Property. With $1B+ in commercial deals and a 20+ property portfolio, Helen unpacks cashflow vs growth, portfolio building, and the strategy behind replacing your income and retiring better, faster, sooner.
New episodes every week. Educational only, not financial advice.

12 Listeners

319 Listeners

25 Listeners

3 Listeners

4 Listeners