We’re ending the year with a bang, and on the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill bring in a special guest to share how he found success in commercial investing. If you’re looking to jumpstart your commercial real estate investing journey this 2023, Phil and Scott give a behind-the-scenes look at how to get one’s foot in the sector’s door, what are the usual challenges that investors face when transitioning from residential...
Jan 06, 2023•45 min
In the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill paint the picture of the worst-case scenarios for commercial investors and how to solve them. Phil and Scott acknowledge that, like any other investment, betting on commercial real estate has its own set of risks. With that, the duo lay out the potential situations that can put commercial investors in a pinch before discussing practical and strategic solutions that can help them mi...
Dec 02, 2022•50 min
You asked. We listened. On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill answer some of the biggest questions from avid listeners. Phil and Scott field through some queries that are on top of commercial real estate investors’ minds, including the pros and cons of developing a commercial property versus buying an existing one in today’s market, how to find the best property manager, and what red and green flags you should look out...
Nov 04, 2022•47 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss why commercial property remains a solid investment vehicle amid the changing behaviour in the residential sector. In the face of the Reserve Bank of Australia continuing to frontload its rate rise cycle and dampened consumer confidence, the duo unpacks the solid economic fundamentals that continue to underpin the commercial sector and explains why investing in commercial pr...
Oct 07, 2022•46 min
In the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down with a lawyer to provide in-depth insights on how the commercial conveyancing process works. With the spring selling season kicking off and many investors set to make one of the biggest financial transactions of their lives, Sam Saad from Rethink Property Lawyers says it’s more important than ever to understand the fine print before closing a commercial property deal. He s...
Sep 02, 2022•44 min
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down with an investor who’s relatively new to the space — and already seeing material gains from the move away from resi. Paloma is a Brisbane-based medical professional who was comfortable being negatively geared across a number of properties, but in December last year, she took a plunge into the commercial space, encouraged by the kinds of figures she was seeing — and the sensibility that accompanied the...
Aug 07, 2022•32 min
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill sit down to discuss the implications of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 50-basis point cash rate increase on commercial property investors, with Mr O’Neill discussing the investment trends he has seen occur since the announcement. The pair are then joined by a guest, Brett Parham, who recounts his investment journey so far, including a failed residential investment, and the motivations behind his entry in the ...
Jul 01, 2022•41 min
You asked, we delivered. In this exciting episode, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill give the latest update on a commercial property buy with Phil as the real-life client and Scott as the commercial buyer’s agent. After almost half a year of scouting property markets across the country, Phil finally unveils the location of his CRE purchase, with Scott giving us an exclusive look at the inner workings and strategic considerations that went into the deal. The duo discuss the importance of dotti...
Jun 03, 2022•40 min
While investors are constantly buffeted by economic events and trends that are beyond their control, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill say there are ways to react to them strategically. On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, the duo dissects the latest inflation data and talks about how it could set off a chain reaction in the economy and the financial sector. They also give advice on how to use these ripple effects to work in one’s portfolio’s favour. Phi...
May 06, 2022•46 min
Now that the federal budget has been announced, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss its impact on the commercial property industry in the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing. In this episode, the duo list down the winners and losers of the federal budget and explain how inflation can be a major theme for commercial property investors in the next five years. They seize the opportunity to guide listeners on managing and protecting their portfolio off the ba...
Apr 01, 2022•54 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill go through an in-depth pulse check of commercial property markets now that the government is doing its best to bring workers back to the CBDs. In this episode, the pair give listeners a peek at the current opportunities and challenges for investors as fear-mongers try to ramp up worst-case scenarios amid talks of rate increases. They clap back at doomsayers by laying down the best-cas...
Mar 04, 2022•32 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill bring you behind the scenes of a real commercial property decision-making process with Phil as the real-life client and Scott as the commercial buyer’s agent. In this unique podcast episode, the duo gives listeners the opportunity to hear how a buyer’s agent walks through a consultation with a client, with Scott drilling down on three commercial assets he presents to Phil. They discus...
Feb 04, 2022•57 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill are joined by Scott’s wife, Mina O’Neill, to lift the lid on the couple’s portfolio. Scott and Mina take the opportunity to reveal how they’ve put their business strategies into practice and share insights into their decision to shift the direction of their holdings with a pivot to focus on commercial assets. The trio discuss the two components of managing a portfolio: operational man...
Jan 06, 2022•39 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill talk about how it’s the most wonderful time of the year – to buy commercial property, that is. While buying commercial property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF) offers great financial advantages, it’s not easy to learn the ropes of the process. Whether your wishlist includes an industrial, retail or office space, there are things you should check on your list twice when purcha...
Dec 03, 2021•46 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill talk about how the economy’s reopening will impact real estate markets – particularly commercial properties. It’s all systems go for Australia’s economic rebound, as the country welcomed its first international arrivals after more than 18 months of some of the world’s strictest coronavirus border policies. With more macro and micro-economic factors coming into play, property investors...
Nov 07, 2021•36 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill talk about the winners and losers in the wake of the latest COVID lockdowns. As cities emerge from the latest string of lockdowns brought on by the Delta outbreak, property investors are now facing a “great restart”, which could see current market trends turn on their heads. The duo discuss which sectors are likely to see a rebound and ponder those that could suffer a snapback upon ex...
Oct 01, 2021•42 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss how the current challenges brought about by the e-commerce boom could create new openings for Australian businesses. With global supply chains stressed, making it harder to get products from overseas, and a drastic increase in shipping costs, the competitive advantage for importers is closing, potentially bringing manufacturing back on shore. The duo discuss what that means fo...
Sep 03, 2021•41 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, host Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss how investors can outgrow a residential portfolio and how a commercial asset can help offset some of the issues that long-term negatively geared investors face. Scott takes a deep dive into the commercial structures available to investors, pointing out the good, the bad and the ugly for commercial syndicates and REITs. The duo also discuss how REITs can be used as passive instr...
Aug 06, 2021•38 min
On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, host Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss the top five tips that every commercial investor needs to know regardless of where they are on their personal property journey. Scott shares with investors a warts-and-all look into commercial property, warning of potential shady practices valuers use to collect a fee for no work. The duo also discuss how lockdowns are not dampening investor sentiment, with record-low rates con...
Jul 09, 2021•37 min
In the season return of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, host Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss how there’s only ever 100 good commercial properties that investors have to ‘fight hard to secure’. Scott shares how FOMO and record-low interest rates continue to drive the commercial property market, with investors paying up to 50 per cent more for commercial property than they otherwise would. The duo work through some real-world case studies, sharing with investors what they...
Jun 04, 2021•48 min
In the season finale of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss the FOMO effect that is currently taking over the commercial property landscape. Scott shares why he has never bought a commercial property at auction because the buyer “simply does not get a good deal”. The duo also discuss the complications around commercial property and why it is not a get-rich-quick scheme.
May 07, 2021•44 min
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss Scott’s first book, which covers the ins and outs of commercial property. Scott shares some of the lessons he jotted down in what is his first book and one of a few in the market that focuses entirely on Aussie commercial property. The pair detail Scott's top five commercial property plays, including how to build a $100,000 passive income and how to ensure your property pays itsel...
Apr 02, 2021•40 min
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss how a prolonged low interest rate environment is driving investors towards high-yielding commercial properties. Scott informs listeners about the current economic fundamentals, which are likely to continue to drive the commercial property market for the next few years. The pair also discuss how purchasing the right commercial property and holding long-term can lead to an urban red...
Mar 05, 2021•41 min
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss the potential red flags for investment property buyers and why one must have a checklist. Scott talks about the “rising market”, witnessed in both commercial and residential property, advising investors to stay alert to curveballs when approaching a particular asset. The pair also discuss the five things investors need to get right to succeed in commercial property investing.
Feb 07, 2021•41 min
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss 2020 – a whirlwind of a year – and 2021, which is already shaping up to be a year of growth. Scott talks about keeping up with demand in 2021, as economic concern eases and consumer sentiment picks up. The pair also discuss other details that are certainly going to make 2021 an interesting year for property investing.
Jan 07, 2021•39 min
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss commercial property, Scott’s property journey and how he can help investors. Scott also answers some questions from the listeners. Phil and Scott break down commercial yields, passive income and how every property is different. Scott talks about lease doc loans, building insurance, bank lending and a range of other related topics.
Dec 04, 2020•43 min
In this special episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill are joined by one of Scott’s clients to discuss his journey into the commercial market. Sydney-based Bardya Nourbehesht primarily invests in pharmacies and gyms, realising the immense value it can bring to his portfolio from a cash flow perspective. Together, the trio discuss the trials and tribulations Bardya has experienced, how Scott and the team at Rethink Investing played an ...
Nov 06, 2020•45 min
The primary goal for any investor is ensuring their purchases are worthwhile. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill discuss value-adding when it comes to commercial property. Phil and Scott break down the similarities between adding value in residential property versus commercial property, the steps required to bolster a purchase and who you should look to engage during the process.
Oct 02, 2020•47 min
The financial factors that underpin the purchase of commercial property can easily be lost on your everyday investor. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill are joined by Steve Palise, Rethink Investing's head property strategist, to break down exactly what it takes to move forward with a commercial purchase - and how its more like buying residential than some may think. The trio delve into the upfront purchasing costs require...
Sep 04, 2020•43 min
The commercial property market can be categorised into four unique asset types: office, retail, industrial and specialty. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property – With Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill break down the characteristics of each property type, key indicators for investors to look out for in tenants for such properties, and the sentiment among the commercial real estate sector at the moment. Scott sheds light on which asset classes are being disrupted in t...
Aug 07, 2020•41 min
