#70 - Why Mindset Matters More Than The Property You Buy
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of mindset in commercial property investing, highlighting various strategies and perspectives from industry experts.
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O’Neill, CEO of Rethink Group, and Margie Baldock, senior buyer’s advocate at Rethink Investing, for a candid conversation on what really drives successful commercial property investing, beyond just yields and headlines.The discussion opens with the latest interest rate movement and its unexpected impact on investor behaviour. Scott explains why rising rates may actually strengthen the commercial case, as capital shifts away from low-yielding residential portfolios and towards higher-income, long-term assets.The episode also touches on the capital gains tax debate and why structural differences between residential and commercial ownership vehicles may further increase commercial property’s appeal. Margie’s perspective reframes the buyer’s agent role entirely: not just sourcing assets, but helping high-performing investors define “how much is enough”, align investments with life goals, and protect long-term strategy from emotional decisions. Also discussed in this episode:Why commercial property can still be accessed later in life, even when residential lending becomes restrictive.The structural…
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