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Natasha Collins
For investors who aren’t taking shortcuts!
Smart investment strategies for commercial property and mixed used property investors.
This is property investing in the UK and covers Commercial Property Investment and Residential Property Investment
Podcasts are released every Tuesday morning at 7am UK time!
£577.40 FB ads creating £24,500pa commercial property income
This week on the podcast I share the results from our Facebook Ads for commercial property lettings, an update on mortgage results and what the Q3 2024 RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor says about the state of the commercial property market.
23:2319/11/2024
3 industrial units for £168,000 creating a 9.5% yield
On the podcast this week my wonderful client Patricia breaks down what she learned from buying three industrial units as her first commercial transaction and how to make sure your offer gets accepted.
The headline points of the deal:
Purchase price: £168,000
Rental Income: £16,120pa
Gross Yield: 9.5%
22:1512/11/2024
This commercial property strategy changed because of the contents of the valuation… and no it wasn’t the value that swayed the decision.
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This week on the podcast I’ve invited my client Kulvinder to come and share his journey with buying his first commercial property.
Headline figures of the deal are:
Purchase price £310,000
Rental income £29,000
Gross initial yield 9.35%
With the rent increasing by £6k in 18 months
At first Kulvinder thought this was going to be a development, but after having the valuation carried out, the strategy changed entirely.
20:1705/11/2024
Why I'm OK not making money on this property
Thank you so much for purchasing Confident Commercial Property Investment. If you haven't yet got your copy you can get it HERE.
In this podcast
The book publishing process
Our client event
My trip around the UK - what is going on with the rail service?!
Why I'm OK not making money on this property - Basically I've come to terms with it!
23:1229/10/2024
Buying an 11.03% yielding commercial property
I know I've been banging on about the book, Confident Commercial Property Investment. That's because it's got exactly what you need to know about commercial property so that you can make confident investment decisions.
BUY THE BOOK HERE
This week I invited my wonderful client Debbie Johnston onto the podcast to discuss the property she purchased this year in Dereham.
Headline figures are:
Purchase price £167,000
Rental income £18,414
Gross initial yield 11.03%
3 mini offices and 1 retail unit
It was purchased via Debbies' SSAS unencumbered.
All was shaping up to be a straightforward deal until the seller accepted a break clause between exchange and completion which meant the main tenant was going to try and leave.
26:1922/10/2024
Choosing the RIGHT location to invest in commercial property - an excerpt from my book
Confident Commercial Property Investment is launching on the 24th October.
BUY THE BOOK HERE
To celebrate I’ve recorded an except of the book… from one of the MOST asked questions I ever get: What’s the best location to invest in?
You want to know? Listen to this podcast.
12:3915/10/2024
I’m still recommending you go after 8-10% yields in commercial property
I'm holding my hands up and saying the sound is all over the place, I'm sorry, I was trying to be quiet to keep Harry asleep... didn't work! Next week I'll be back in a quiet location.
Here’s what I cover this week…
How I pick my stocks and shares (you keep asking, this is not good financial advice, actually any financial advice)
Apparently Raccoons can smash through roofs 🙄why I’m frustrated with my British founded pest control
I’m still recommending you go after 8-10% yields in commercial property
Please can you check FCA regulation when you get emails with titles such as ‘Earn 20 percent returns and help tackle the UK social housing crisis’
Nationwide acquires Virgin Money (thanks for the text VM)
24:0508/10/2024
Throwing tantrums in commercial property negotiations
An update on the building control / commercial tenant saga
Woohoo the Body Shop has been saved
PSA - Please get your own representation, don’t rely on the opposition party and how this negotiation ended in a tantrum
Even I ask for help with investing… I explain with what
Nearshoring - your next commercial property investment opportunity?
20:3701/10/2024
Should I sell my Residential Property?
Here’s what I discuss:
Why the market seems so infuriatingly slow at the moment
The autumn budget is coming plus interest rates might change
Should I sell my Residential Property because of my previous point?
Do transport costs impact a tenants ability to pay rent
What is happening with freedom of speech?
21:1124/09/2024
Should landlords reduce rent for struggling commercial tenants?
In this weeks podcast I discuss:
My Atom commercial mortgage and why this is not plain sailing
My commercial tenants basically called building control on themselves and how we're handing it
Should landlords reduce rent for struggling commercial tenants? Here's the link to the post
I crystal ball the social housing trend... I don't think its going to end well
23:1117/09/2024
What happens if you don’t think you can increase the value of your commercial property?!
I’m doing a 4 week series on the podcast I’m doing a series called ‘how to improve the value of your commercial property, without having to develop’
This is part 4, the final week, What happens if you don’t think you can increase the value of your commercial property?!
17:1910/09/2024
Add value to your commercial property by renting out unused spaces
I’m doing a 4 week series on the podcast I’m doing a series called ‘how to improve the value of your commercial property, without having to develop’
The first podcast in the series came out two weeks ago: Increase the value of your commercial property through regearing the lease.
Last week I went through: How charging service charges increases the value of your commercial property
Today the topic is, Add value to your commercial property by renting out unused spaces
Finally next week I'll be doing, What happens if you don’t think you can increase the value of your commercial property?!
17:2803/09/2024
How charging service charges increases the value of your commercial property
I’m doing a 4 week series on the podcast I’m doing a series called ‘how to improve the value of your commercial property, without having to develop’
The first podcast in the series came out last week: Increase the value of your commercial property through regearing the lease.
Todays podcast is: How charging service charges increases the value of your commercial property
Then, Add value to your commercial property by renting out unused spaces
Finally, What happens if you don’t think you can increase the value of your commercial property?!
19:5127/08/2024
Increase the value of your commercial property through regearing the lease
For the next 4 weeks on the podcast I’m doing a series called ‘how to improve the value of your commercial property, without having to develop’
The first podcast in the series is out today: Increase the value of your commercial property through regearing the lease.
Next up, How charging service charges increases the value of your commercial property
Then, Add value to your commercial property by renting out unused spaces
Finally, What happens if you don’t think you can increase the value of your commercial property?!
20:1220/08/2024
Let me save you HOURS on your commercial property search
The riots in the UK this week have been miserable to watch… actually I’ll step that up and say they’ve been embarrassing. What winds me up further is that they started from FALSE INFORMATION. I spent time at the beginning of my podcast this week trying to articulate just how angry and ridiculous this is… I want to talk about it because I can’t comprehend it and get stuck down rabbit holes researching it. Take a listen if you want to hear my take, otherwise skip it to minute 12:27 I understand if its all you’re seeing at the moment and are over saturated.
12:27 - Hurricane Debby and my Charleston House
16:35 - Let me save you HOURS on your commercial property search
24:1113/08/2024
You want to know the best way of doing commercial property deals...
I'm going back to basics today. I know it may seem like I'm teaching you how to suck eggs, but seriously there is a very simple way of getting deals done!
16:3006/08/2024
How do you solve a problem like the high street?
Due to popular demand Mums back on the pod this week!
We're discussing a comment from a local councillor in Chippenham about him giving up on trying to make the high street better...
Don't worry sir, let us help you!
We discuss business rates, the cost of commercial property, landlords leaving buildings vacant on purpose and as always how we would solve the problem.
Please do let us know your thoughts on this too by leaving a comment or emailing me [email protected] I genuinely love to hear from you.
31:1030/07/2024
3 ways I'm changing up our marketing strategies for commercial property
I'm finding current agent marketing uninspiring so I've been mixing it up over here to see if we can get our vacant properties let quicker.
Here are the three ways in which I'm doing it!
21:2316/07/2024
The fall out from the election... the commercial property market is open!
This week I discuss exactly what I've seen in the commercial property market and how I'm excited that we are starting to see a lot of movement and properties coming to market and how you can use it to your advantage!
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Listen to the podcast I did with Manish Kataria HERE
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The previous podcast I did about Labours first 100 Days HERE
18:2509/07/2024
What to do if your commercial tenant asks to surrender their lease early
This week I go through the exact steps you should take if a commercial tenant comes to you and asks you to surrender their lease and how to decide what amount to agree with them in return for you agreeing to the surrender.
19:2702/07/2024
How to go from a £140,000 commercial property value to £245,000 value in 50 days
This week Mark Burrows comes on the podcast to talk about his recent commercial deal and how he got it from £140,000 to £245,000 so quickly!
You should definitely go to his MING meeting if you can make it, you can buy tickets HERE
32:2225/06/2024
Loss Aversion, Labours first 100 days and 20% ROI and where to find it
This week I discuss why we should avoid loss aversion, the first 100 days of a new Government and can you really get 20% ROI?!
17:4818/06/2024
Anyone else feeling like there seems to be a lack of good commercial property on the market at the moment?
This is a question I've seen pop up in the Members Club. If you're feeling like this, let me tell you how to get out of the funk in this weeks podcast!
17:5211/06/2024
The 7 Habits of TRULY Successful Property Investors
This week on the podcast I go through the 7 Habits of TRULY Successful Property Investors... honestly if you add these into your investment process you will build a successful portfolio!
15:4404/06/2024
Prime offices selling for 10%, the general election, new windows and stats for commercial property investment
This week I discuss prime offices selling for 10%, the general election, new windows and stats for commercial property investments and how that impacts your investment journey.
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21:5528/05/2024
Are insurance premiums going to crash the commercial property market?
This week I have seen a trend that is really concerning, the rise of buildings insurance premiums... I discuss its potential impacts on the market in this weeks podcast.
16:0921/05/2024
The drama at my Air BnB, Telephone Box in Planning and a new Commercial Lease
This week I go through what happened over the last two weeks whilst I was on a break with my property portfolio.
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20:0514/05/2024
The next housing disaster?
Lets talk housing disasters and where I've thought for a while the next one is coming from.
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The original Economist article is HERE
22:5823/04/2024
Still no offers being accepted on Commercial Property? Don't give up without listening to this podcast.
This is what you need to do if you're still not getting offers accepted on commercial properties, even if you listened to my podcast from the 2nd April 2024 - 7 Reasons your offers still aren't being accepted on commercial property.
If you want to get an invite to our Masterclasses, you need to be on my mailing list. You can join that HERE.
20:0616/04/2024
The three commercial property deals that completed this week: Dereham, Chippenham and Burton-Upon-Trent
On this weeks podcast I go through the three commercial property deals that completed this week: Dereham, Chippenham and Burton-Upon-Trent. Each were purchased in a SSAS, however there were different risks associated with each and the yields show this.
Remember to sign up for our commercial property resources HERE.
20:0609/04/2024
7 Reasons Your Offers AREN'T being accepted on commercial property
We're over the first quarter of the year! I know frustration can be getting to you if offers aren't being accepted, but there are some easy tweaks you can make to your offer which can see some serious results in getting deals agreed. In this podcast episode, I'm going to go through what this is.
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16:5402/04/2024
How to create £2,000 net profit per month through a Commercial Property Portfolio in 20 minutes
If I was in need of creating £2,000 net profit per month from a commercial property portfolio and I had capital to spend, this is how I would make it happen in 20 minutes.
Plus I answer your questions on interest rates and valuations.
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19:5126/03/2024
Are rent guarantees a good idea? PLUS Revolving credit facilities are back.
If you remember I put down the deposit for a commercial property purchase using a revolving credit facility. I've got an option for a revolving credit facility for you. Plus, are rent guarantees a good idea and how I could get all the rent paid up for my lease in my Charleston property, I wish I had that option for my Bath property!
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19:3419/03/2024
These are the exact steps I would take if I wanted to add an additional £1,000 of income per month from my commercial property portfolio... without buying another property
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and LinkedIn
19:4112/03/2024
The drama at our Charleston property with Chris Cairns AND my step by step strategy to finding commercial property that you can get started with RIGHT NOW
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17:3705/03/2024
10 skills you must learn to be a successful property investor
This week I go through my tough decision about Charleston AND the 10 skills you must learn to be a successful property investor.
You can download my goals spreadsheet HERE
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19:2827/02/2024
The Bodyshop go into Administration, Charleston, The Telephone Box, my SA and Commercial Property Portfolio updates
This week I've been asked to give you a property portfolio update... here it is!
If you ever have any questions you want answering on the pod, please reach out to me [email protected]
22:3020/02/2024
Commercial Property Investors STOP making this mistake
I saw a property come to market this week for circa £200,000 more than it sold for in 2021... and I wish my client had purchased it at the time. Here's why they didn't!
P.S I have a raspy voice... I picked up a chest infection! Hopefully I'll be back to normal for next weeks podcast.
Don't forget to email me with your key takeaways [email protected] and I love it when you share the pod on social media. Tag me on Instagram @ncrealestateltd and I'll follow you back!
14:3613/02/2024
How to find commercial tenants RIGHT NOW wherever you're sitting!
If you're having problems finding commercial tenants and are worrying about it, this podcast is short and sweet with actionable items that you can do RIGHT NOW.
To register for the webinar CLICK HERE
14:3906/02/2024
How to improve the retail market AND Mum's back on the pod to discuss her investment updates!
This audio is slightly weird compared to normal as I tried with two mics. Its a great conversation, but the audio goes loud then soft... I'm sorry about that!
Sign up for the webinar here: https://propertyinvestmentmastery.lpages.co/podcast-how-to-supercharge-your-property-portfolio-through-buying-commercial-property-in-2024/
38:4330/01/2024
Join my FREE Masterclass - How to Supercharge your Portfolio through buying Commercial Property in 2024
https://propertyinvestmentmastery.lpages.co/podcast-how-to-supercharge-your-property-portfolio-through-buying-commercial-property-in-2024/
01:1924/01/2024
I'm Natasha Collins, Commercial Property Expert... Let me reintroduce myself.
I haven't done this in so long! Sat down and gone through what got me to here... buckle in, let me reintroduce myself.
30:5723/01/2024
How to recycle your capital in commercial property investment in 2024 so you can grow your portfolio quickly
This week I discuss my favoured strategy for building a commercial property portfolio quickly and I compare it to my property portfolio and how it has grown over the last 12 years.
If you have a question, email me: [email protected]
20:2216/01/2024
How many commercial properties should you have in your property portfolio?
This week I explore the PERFECT number of properties and how to create your portfolio goals around this.
19:5609/01/2024
My Most Memorable Property Deals of the Year
This is the last podcast of the year! I know it's cliche… but seriously where on earth did 2023 go?!
I’ve just come back from Chile and wow I cannot believe what a stunning country that is. Learning Spanish is going on my goals board… I never did it at school and now I’m feeling like I missed out on a fundamental life lesson.
I wanted to end 2023 by recapping my 10 most memorable property deals of the year.
20:2219/12/2023
Our 2024 Crystal Ball Commercial Property Predictions
Its’ nearly the end of the year and its at this point where we start looking forward to the year ahead. Joining me for this crystal ball journey is Steve Wallis from my team…
NOTE: Everything we predict is purely speculative DO NOT make investment decisions based on this!
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35:0112/12/2023
How to Set Up Property Management for Commercial Property
We have been busy as a team setting up a lot of property management systems for commercial property over the last two weeks, so I thought I’d bring on NC Real Estates’ head of commercial property management, Harriet, to discuss the crucial steps to establish effective property management.
You can email Harriet here: [email protected]
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21:2005/12/2023
My Dilemma with Air BnB and BE WARNED: the Low After Completing on Commercial Property
This week I discuss why I have such a dilemma with Air BnB and the low that almost always follows the high of buying a tenanted commercial property.
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24:3528/11/2023
Completion Statements: How to complete on a commercial property investment
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20:3821/11/2023
Is it time to invest in commercial property at a discount PLUS including residential investment values in your deals
Is it time to invest in commercial property at a discount? Potentially…
But how? It's not just about timing; it's about market knowledge and negotiation.
Listen to this podcast to find out more!
16:4514/11/2023