Ep 412: Beware: Commercial property values look stretched

About this episode

The episode discusses the risks associated with current commercial property valuations amidst rising interest rates and changing tenancy laws.

Read Full Blog Here Pre- Order Wealth By Design Here Commercial property is being actively promoted as a compelling alternative to residential investment, particularly as higher interest rates reduce borrowing capacity and tighter tenancy laws make residential property less attractive. On the surface, the pitch is appealing: higher rental yields, tenants paying most outgoings, and the potential for capital growth. But in Stuart's assessment, current valuations make the risk hard to justify. T...

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Hosts: Stuart Wemyss, Campbell Wallace

Topics covered

• commercial property
• investment risks
• real estate
• rental yields
• capital growth

Keywords

• commercial property
• investment
• rental yields
• capital growth
• real estate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wealth By Design, Commercial property, residential investment

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