If you listen to the news or scroll through social media, it’s easy to feel like the commercial property market is slowing down or that everyone is just waiting to see what happens next. But that doesn't reflect the reality of what’s happening on the ground.

In this episode, I share a "check-in" on the deals recently completed by members of the CPI network. We move past the general market noise to look at the specific types of assets being bought - from multi-let industrial sites to town centre offices - and the varied ways these investors are structuring their finance.

This session isn't intended to be a deep dive into a specific topic or a structured educational lesson, but rather a practical overview and a snapshot of the actual activity we are seeing within our network.

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If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction

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Two people can walk down the exact same high street and see two completely different things. One sees empty units and a struggling economy; the other sees a shift in usage, emerging clusters, and a clear direction of travel.

In this episode, Jerry explores why the high street is often misunderstood by those looking through an outdated lens. We move past the headlines about the "death of retail" to look at what is actually happening on the ground in town centres. Jerry shares his personal framework for assessing high street viability, including the "gears" an area must go through to re-energise and why a single unit is only as strong as the ecosystem surrounding it.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The Cluster Effect: Why businesses succeed in groups and how to identify a "wellness" or "value" cluster.

• The Five Gears of Regeneration: Why you can't jump straight to gear five and how to spot areas in the early, "edgy" artisan phase.

• Service-Led vs. Retail-Led: Why the high street isn't dying, but simply changing its primary function.

• The Feel Test: Jerry’s practical approach to walking a street at different times of day to see how people actually move.

• Buying the Ecosystem: Why you are no longer just buying a shop, but a piece of a local economy.

LEARN THE BASICS:

If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction

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CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/

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One of the biggest fears for residential investors moving into commercial property is the "horror story" of business rates. The idea of being liable for a significant bill regardless of whether your building is occupied or performing well is enough to put many people off the asset class entirely.

In this episode, Jerry breaks down the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation to provide clarity on the current "direction of travel." We explore how rates are actually calculated, why the system often feels disconnected from reality, and what the recent changes in England, Scotland, and Wales mean for your portfolio.

What you will learn:

• The Fundamentals: How rateable value is determined and how the "multiplier" actually works.

• The 2026 Revaluation: Why your bill might be changing and the specific valuation dates being used across the UK.

• Transitional Relief: A breakdown of the tapering systems in England, Scotland, and Wales that "soften the blow" of increases.

• Mitigation & Appeals: Practical steps for managing rates, from small business relief to the "Check, Challenge, Appeal" process.

• The New Duty to Notify: Why you must report property changes to the VOA within 60 days starting April 2026.

LEARN THE BASICS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals. https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/

Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/

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