In a recent episode of How I Met My Broker, SPI host Liam Garman and director of Strategic Brokers Hung Chuy are joined by director of Australian Property Scout (APS) Sam Gordon to discuss the challenges and opportunities in commercial property investment.

Chuy highlights the busy end-of-year lending period, noting that clients are seeking guidance amidst changing market conditions.

Gordon reflects on APS's strong growth in 2025, including recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year and inclusion in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Fast 100, setting the stage for a strategic 2026.

The conversation explores the complexities of commercial property, including understanding yields, tax benefits, vacancies, and asset selection, emphasising that insufficient knowledge can lead to costly mistakes.

Both Chuy and Gordon stress the importance of building a solid residential portfolio before transitioning into commercial investments to establish equity and minimise risk.

Differences between residential and commercial lending were explained, including typical loan-to-value ratios (LVRs) and the potential pitfalls of cross-collateralisation.

The trio also highlights the income potential of commercial properties, noting that passing most outgoings to tenants can offer higher net yields than residential assets.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with Jonathan Bell, founder of Housemark, to discuss the evolving role of property management in Australia.

According to Bell, property managers often form the longest-lasting relationship an investor will have in their journey, making their role critical to portfolio success.

Since founding Housemark in 2019, Bell has grown the company to manage 3,500 properties across Queensland and Victoria, focusing exclusively on property management rather than sales.

He stresses that investing in people, training, and processes allows agencies to retain top talent and deliver superior service to landlords and tenants.

Technology and economies of scale are key to Housemark's efficiency, enabling innovative solutions like roaming property managers and dedicated investment services.

Bell also emphasises the importance of treating investment properties like a business, balancing rental yields with tenant satisfaction to maximise returns.

Looking ahead, Housemark aims to manage 10,000 properties across five locations while elevating industry standards and promoting property management as a respected profession.

For investors, this duo underlines that a proactive, knowledgeable property manager can directly impact portfolio performance, yields, and long-term success.

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In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Sam Gordon, director of Australian Property Scout, to explore the strategy behind portfolio consolidation and when investors should make the leap into commercial real estate.

Gordon begins by challenging the "never sell" mindset, arguing that strict buy-and-hold approaches can trap investors in years of stagnation. He breaks down how to identify when a market is nearing its peak, how to read stock levels and sentiment shifts, and why selling at the right moment allows capital to be recycled into higher-performing assets.

The conversation turns to goal setting and reverse-engineering a strategy. Gordon explains how to map realistic and personalised financial targets, set monthly milestones, and build confidence through education, ensuring investors stay active and adaptable rather than locked into rigid plans.

Gordon then offers a 101 on commercial real estate, discussing when it's the right time to consider transitioning into commercial property.

He explains the growing appeal of commercial assets, particularly their improved cash flow, and outlines the foundational knowledge investors need before making the shift, including understanding different commercial asset classes, assessing regional economic vibrancy, and recognising demand patterns.

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