The financial factors that underpin the purchase of commercial property can easily be lost on your everyday investor.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill are joined by Steve Palise, Rethink Investing's head property strategist, to break down exactly what it takes to move forward with a commercial purchase - and how its more like buying residential than some may think.

The trio delve into the upfront purchasing costs required, why different commercial assets grow at different rates and identify cashflow opportunities that come with growing a commercial portfolio.

The commercial property market can be categorised into four unique asset types: office, retail, industrial and specialty.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill break down the characteristics of each property type, key indicators for investors to look out for in tenants for such properties, and the sentiment among the commercial real estate sector at the moment.

Scott sheds light on which asset classes are being disrupted in the current COVID-19-inflicted market, why specialty commercial properties are usually higher risk, and what kind of investment is best suited as an entry point into the commercial realm.

In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill break down the mechanics around financing a commercial property investment.

Scott and Phil clarify how much money you actually need to buy a commercial property, how preparing your financials when investing in commercial differs to residential, and what it takes to make your first move in the commercial market.

The podcast also covers what kind of financial backing is required for a commercial purchase, hidden costs that investors should be wary of, and how the commercial market is faring right now.

Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing is your new go-to source for a comprehensive look at the fascinating world of commercial property investing.

In this inaugural episode of the 12-part series, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill, director of Rethink Investing, unpack why investing in commercial property is often overlooked, and how this program will help everyday Australians become informed about the commercial sector.

Tune in to hear Scott and Phil outline the three types of commercial property, the pros and cons of investing in commercial over residential, and the key terms to become familiar with before beginning your commercial property investment journey.