Commercial Property Investing in Australia | The Buy In: Commercial Ep.1

Commercial property investing in Australia, explained without the hype. In this special series of The Buy-In: Commercial we cut through the noise on investing in commercial property in Australia - the asset class more investors are moving into in 2026. We cover commercial vs residential differences, how much deposit you actually need, why the headline yield can be a trap, and the due-diligence red flags that separate a good deal from an expensive mistake. Whether you own a couple of residential properties and have maxed your borrowing capacity, or you're a seasoned investor chasing income and longer leases, this is the plain-English breakdown of how commercial really works from someone on the transaction side, not the sales pitch. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why commercial property is booming in 2026 3:30 – Negative gearing changes & the rise of buyers agents 8:00 – Residential vs commercial yields 14:00 – Why investors switch: cash flow, longer leases, rent compounding 19:00 – The "you need millions" myth, busted 24:00 – Who the typical first-time commercial buyer really is 28:00 – Worked example: a $1M industrial strata deal 37:00 – Deposit, LVR & the costs people forget 43:00 – Cash-on-cash return: full-doc vs lease-doc loans 48:00 – Why the headline yield is a trap (5% vs 7% = RISK) 54:00 – Vacancy & re-leasing maths: incentives and downtime 59:00 – Due-diligence war story: the four-tenant office trap 01:06:00 – Asset management & being "in the know" 01:09:00 – Goals-first advisory vs transactional buying 01:11:00 – Asset-class views: industrial, medical & office 👥 ABOUT THE HOSTS Nick Selbie, Director of Commercial & Advisory, and Luke Boulden, Head of Acquisitions, bring 35+ years' combined experience on the commercial transaction and brokerage side. The Buy-In: Commercial is the commercial channel of the property podcast The Buy-In, from Sevenfold Property Group. ▶️ Also listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — search "The Buy-In: Commercial" 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes on commercial property, yields, leases and due diligence 🌐 Website: sevenfoldproperty.com.au 📞1300 123 987 ✉️ hello@sevenfoldproperty.com.au ⚠️ This video contains general information only and is not financial, taxation, legal or personal advice. It does not take your objectives, situation or needs into account. Always seek professional advice before making any investment decision. FULL DISCLAIMER 👇🏽 https://www.sevenfoldproperty.com.au/... #CommercialProperty #PropertyInvestingAustralia #CommercialRealEstate #podcast