For commercial investors looking to take their property portfolios to the next level, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill answer listeners’ queries about optimising their current holdings.

In this episode, the duo discuss the pros and cons of investing in a real estate investment trust or an unlisted managed fund. Scott explains why in the long term he likes to take matters into his own hands, finding better return on investment.

They also share tactics for extracting more value from commercial properties by making some adjustments when your leases are up for renegotiation.

And Scott expounds on the strategy behind letting his leases lapse before discussing renewal with an existing tenant.

– Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill answer listeners’ queries about optimising their current holdings

– The pros and cons of investing in a real estate investment trust or an unlisted managed fund. Scott explains why in the long term he likes to take matters into his own hands, finding better return on investment.

– Tactics for extracting more value from commercial properties by making some adjustments when your leases are up for renegotiation.

– The strategy behind letting his leases lapse before discussing renewal with an existing tenant.

– The Smart Property Investment network, produced by Phil Tarrant

– How much cash is required for a commercial property purchase?, from Rethink Investing

– Property Investment Calculator from Rethink Investing