In episode 57 of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill and his co-host dive into the intricacies of managing commercial property, with special guest Daniel O’Brien, CEO of X Commercial. With over two decades of experience at CBRE, Knight Frank, and now leading his own agency, Daniel shares his insights into asset management, leasing strategies, and value-add opportunities.

The conversation highlights the complexities of commercial property management, from the impact of incentives and lease structuring to the importance of professional oversight. They explore real-world scenarios, including a standout case where a $3.25 million property deal was transformed into a $22 million asset by securing a long-term lease with a major retail chain.

Listeners gain valuable lessons on:

• The difference between leasing, asset management, and valuations – and why expert guidance is essential.
• Value-add strategies that deliver real returns, from cosmetic upgrades to strategic tenant negotiations.
• Incentives in commercial property – how institutions use them to boost valuations and why they matter.
• The state of the market in 2025 – investor sentiment, rate expectations, and where opportunities lie.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, co-hosts Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer sit down with Jason Oster, Knight Frank’s head of agribusiness valuations and advisory in Australia, to discuss the growing market of natural capital investment.

Jason explains that natural capital refers to agricultural investments with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) narrative, which range from agribusinesses with renewable energy capabilities to pure conservation plays, where land is returned to its natural state.

While these investments appeal to big corporations that want to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with Australia’s new bill mandating climate reporting, Jason said anyone who wants to contribute to environmental preservation can invest in natural capital.

The trio also touch upon Australia’s agricultural sector and how consumer behaviour impacts the future of agriculture.

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In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar sit down with Phil Tarrant to celebrate the podcast’s 10th anniversary and reflect on their property portfolio over the past decade.

The trio begins the podcast by reflecting on the last 10 years of their investment journey, including the gains and losses in their portfolio and the evolution of the property market.

They then introduce a new mini-series, Design Your Decade, which aims to guide both seasoned investors and newcomers through the process of crafting a 10-year plan for property investment success.

Victor and Reshmi remind listeners that they are not a “one-size-fits-all” plan for property, and that designing your decade involves more than just buying properties; it is about creating a comprehensive plan that aligns with your lifestyle and goals.