Industrial property has long been the "boring" backbone of commercial investment—and that is exactly why it works. As we wrap up our deep-dive sector updates for 2025, we’re looking at the asset class that provides the space businesses genuinely need to function, regardless of economic fashion.

In this episode, we move past the "Amazon-style" mega-warehouses to focus on what matters to the private investor: small units, trade estates, and workshops. We discuss why the "frothy" period of 2021–22 has ended and why the current "normalization" phase is actually the best time for sensible investors to strike.

LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of 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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This week, the tables are turned for our guest, Neil Mundy, founder of the Sterling Business Podcast and a key property developer in Stirling, as Jerry catches up with him about his most ambitious project to date: the multi-faceted commercial redevelopment at 45 King Street.

Neil shares the fascinating story of how he leveraged his extensive corporate background to tackle this complex, mixed-use commercial development, and the valuable—and sometimes painful—lessons he learned along the way.

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• The Big Leap: How former corporate IT leader Neil Mundy transitioned from a 30-year career at giants like Cisco to becoming a full-time property investor and developer.

• Creative Financing: A deep dive into using a SSAS pension scheme (Small Self-Administered Scheme) to fund the £2 Million redevelopment, detailing the PropCo/OpCo structure for tax-efficient asset growth.

• Multi-Use Mastery: Breaking down the 20,000 sq ft Stirling project: a 15-room Aparthotel, flexible workspace, events centre, and recording studio—all operating under one roof.

• Tech-Enabled Operations: Discover how Neil leverages his tech background to run the expansive, high-end building with a highly efficient, minimal team, focusing on superior customer experience and consistency.

• The Development Tax: Neil reveals the brutal cost of delays—a 9-month setback and a 25% budget overrun—and the painful lessons learned from council compliance and unexpected build costs.

• Future-Proofing Success: Critical takeaways, including why Neil will never use a main contractor again and his plan to "double down" on similar mixed-use projects in the growing Stirling market.

To find out more about Neil and his projects -

Website - https://workingflexispaces.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-flexispaces/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/workingflexispaces/

LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of 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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Forget the "retail is dead" narrative. It's time to talk about the quiet recovery happening in commercial property. In this two-part episode, we break down the data that shows retail as the top-performing asset class of 2025. We reveal which specific retail types are thriving (think retail parks and flexible units), and who the new tenants are (Experiential, Health & Wellness, and Value Retailers). Learn the four vital signs of a town that's ready for a turnaround, and discover why flexible and smaller is the new blueprint for landlord success.

LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of 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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Are you walking past your next great commercial property deal?

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of "difficult buildings"—the quirky, awkward, specialized, or just plain hard-to-imagine properties that most investors overlook. From old public toilets (yes, toilets) and churches to industrial units, banks, and former schools, all of these often hide the best commercial investment opportunities.

Learn how to apply imagination, creativity, and strategic thinking to buildings that are typically cheaper because they're seen as "problems," and transform them into valuable, versatile, and profitable commercial spaces.

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Have you bought a property only to find it is a problem project? Ever found yourself waking up at 3am worrying about a building? You continue to ask if you have made the right decision. the constant back and forth in your head asking yourself "what have I done", "how do I make this work", what should I do next? It keeps going around and around but your not managing to make a decision. This episode challenges the common trap where your entire focus, energy, and investor identity become wrapped up in one single, often imperfect project.

You’ve taken a big step, but now that one building is stalling your progress. You're spending every drop of your energy on making it work before moving on, but the truth is: "You’re not building a building. You’re building a business."

Don't let one building define you. Learn how to shift your mindset, extract the valuable lessons, and regain momentum. Discover why the cost of inaction (the opportunity cost) far outweighs any potential loss on a tricky deal, and why "There’s no such thing as a bad profit." It’s time to stop letting one project hold your future hostage—you need momentum, not closure.

LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of 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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You've done the learning, you're excited about the possibilities, but moving from knowledge to action feels like hitting a brick wall. The truth is, that wall isn't made of a lack of capital or opportunity—it's often built from mental blocks and self-imposed excuses.

Following up on last week's episode, Jerry will be deep diving into the most common reasons people give for not taking the next step in their commercial property journey. These are real barriers said by real people—and they are all conquerable!

In this episode, you will learn how to:

• Reframing Finance: Stop viewing private capital as 'asking for a favour' and start seeing it as 'offering a valuable, secured opportunity' (plus, discover strategies to get started without raising capital at all!).

• Deconstruct 'I'm Not Ready Yet': Understand why waiting for "the right time" or "being perfectly ready" is a common delay tactic that costs you valuable time and better deals.

• Generate Cash Flow NOW: Explore effective, low-capital-intensive strategies like rent-to-rent in commercial property that can create income before you own the building.

• Choose Your Path: Get an honest take on the Commercial vs. Residential debate and why commercial property can absolutely be your first step, provided you learn the right process.

• Shift Your Mindset: Go through the checklist of excuses—from fear of mistakes to feeling "too busy"—and replace them with actionable steps toward building your cash-flowing portfolio.

Helpful Podcast Episode: "How To buy Now And Pay Later In Commercial Property"

LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of 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/

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In over 300 episodes, this might be one of the most valuable. This week, Jerry's having a candid, informal chat about the 12 things he wish someone had told him when he was getting started in commercial property. These are the lessons you only learn by doing deals—and usually by getting something expensive wrong first.

We dive deep into the mechanics of deal-making and long-term momentum, including:

• The hidden truth about VAT on commercial property.

• How to properly treat redevelopment costs (and why your lender cares).

• The essential difference between Fundamentals vs. Strategy.

• Why "Empty Space is a Cost, Not Just a Void."

• How to balance and challenge professional advice (a lesson that once saved a client £200,000).

• Mastering the Valuation Process (it's not just math).

• Unlocking alternative finance options beyond cash or mortgage.

If you’re serious about making smarter, faster, and more profitable commercial property decisions, this episode is mandatory listening. Stop learning the hard way—learn from Jerry's mistakes.

LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of 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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The truth about investing is simple: the fundamentals of a good deal are timeless. But the context we apply them in—interest rates, hybrid working, and planning reform—has shifted dramatically. In this follow up to last week's episode, Jerry cuts through the noise to show you how to spot genuinely lucrative opportunities right now. Learn how to adapt your strategy without losing sight of the core principles, why local commuter towns are booming, and the practical playbook for investors who move while everyone else freezes.

LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of 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/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.