Commercial Property: When It Actually Makes Sense (And When It Doesn’t) | EP 82

Commercial property often gets presented as the next step after residential investing — higher rent, longer leases and tenants covering the outgoings. But is it actually the right move for most investors?In this episode Frank sits down with Anthony, a commercial finance broker, to unpack how commercial lending really works, how banks assess deals, and why the tenant matters more than the building itself.We talk about the common mistakes investors make when moving into commercial property, the borrowing challenges people don’t expect, and the situations where commercial property can genuinely make sense.If you’ve ever wondered whether you should buy a warehouse, office or shopfront instead of another house, this episode will help you understand where commercial fits into a property investing journey.• How commercial loans differ from residential• Why banks focus heavily on the lease and tenant• The risks of vacancy and oversupply• Who commercial property suits (and who it doesn’t)• When investors should consider making the moveWhat we cover