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Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins

Natasha Collins

Confident investing without shortcuts. The Honest Property Investment Podcast gives UK commercial and mixed-use property investors the expert insight, strategic guidance, and no-fluff support they need to build high-performing portfolios that generate income and hold long-term value. Led by Chartered Surveyor Natasha Collins MRICS, each episode dives into smart commercial property strategies, risk mitigation, leasing, valuations, and the realities of property management — all with honesty,

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00:19:13

Lens Three: Risk Position - The Commercial Property...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/03/03

In this episode, I continue the Commercial Property Acquisition Strategy Framework with Lens Three: Risk Position.So far, I’ve covered:Lens One: Strategy Fit — should this asset exist in your portfolio?Lens Two: Financial Structure — how should you fund it so it remains resilient?Now I ask a deeper question:What risk are you actually taking?Most investors misunderstand risk. They assume it’s about yield or sector. But risk isn’t yield — risk is exposure.Exposure to:Tenant failureLease expiry

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00:18:30

Lens Two: Financial Structure (The Commercial...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/02/24

Last week, we introduced Lens One: Strategy Fit — asking whether a deal deserves to exist in your portfolio over the next 5–10 years.This week, we move to Lens Two: Financial Structure.Because once a deal fits strategically, the next question is not “How much can I borrow?” It’s “How should I structure this so it remains resilient?”Using the same live example — 91–92 Darlington Street in Wolverhampton — we explore how structure can either protect or pressure an investment. At £315,000 with

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00:19:28

The Commercial Property Acquisition Strategy...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/02/17

Join the Members Club Waiting List HEREMost commercial property investors don’t struggle with finding deals — they struggle with how they assess them. In this episode, I introduce the Commercial Property Acquisition Strategy Framework, the structured system we use at NC Real Estate to analyse every acquisition opportunity, starting with Lens One: Strategy Fit. Using 91–92 Darlington Street in Wolverhampton as a live example — a £315,000 freehold with a vacant ground floor and upper floors producing

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00:18:07

Vacant Commercial Property? Fix the Positioning First

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/02/10

I see a lot of commercial landlords assume that if a unit isn’t letting, the rent must be wrong.In this episode, I talk through why that instinct can be misleading — and how reacting too quickly can actually attract the wrong tenant and create longer-term problems.I cover:how I interpret Rightmove stats and what high view numbers really tell mewhy poor enquiry quality is often a positioning issue, not a pricing onewhen dropping the rent or offering incentives can backfirewhat I look at before I

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00:16:34

Why “getting all your money out” is stopping you...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/02/03

In this episode, I tackle one of the most common (and most frustrating) sticking points I see when investors assess commercial property deals:“Is the uplift enough to get all, or most, of my money out?”It’s an understandable question — but when it becomes the only question you ask, it will stop you buying almost anything.Using the same commercial property deal, I walk through what that question looks like over 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years, and show how dramatically the pressure, risk, and

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00:23:09

I Found 4 Entry-Level Commercial Property Deals on...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/01/27

In last week’s episode with Gerard, we talked about how smaller commercial property deals can quietly outperform expectations — and it got me thinking about where people actually start.So I did what most investors do.I went on Rightmove.In this episode, I walk through four real, entry-level commercial properties I found and explain how I’d genuinely think about them as an investor — not to pitch deals, but to show you the decision-making process behind them.These aren’t perfect assets. That’s the

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00:31:06

How a £51k Lock-Up Deal Became a £140k Commercial...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/01/20

In this episode, I’m joined by Gerard Davis, a qualified commercial solicitor and Business Development Manager at Talbots Law, to break down a real commercial property deal involving lock-up garages — and why this type of asset can be a smart, low-barrier entry point into commercial property.We talk through Gerard’s purchase of 12 lock-up garages for £51,000, how he identified that the asset was significantly under-rented, and why the value in the deal came from fixing the income, not development

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00:19:10

Upwards only rent reviews no longer legal? What to do...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/01/13

This week I discuss the pending legislation that will make upwards only rent reviews illegal, how that will impact your commercial property and what to do about it.I also discuss open market rent reviews and why they aren't actually cost effective for landlords to have in their leases and again what you can do about it.

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00:20:28

The Yields I'm Expecting to Purchase Commercial...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2026/01/06

Happy New Year! The podcast is back. Today I start by discussing what I'm focusing on in my commercial property portfolio, why I still hate Air BnB.The main topic of the week is about what I mean when I talk about risk and yields and what yields I'm expecting to see from each commercial property type in 2026.My question for you: What commercial property yield are you targeting this year?

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00:21:32

2 Powerful Ways To Increase Commercial Property Value...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/12/16

This year, I’ve seen a lot of investors buying good commercial and mixed-use buildings... but quietly leaving value on the table. Not because the buildings are wrong, but because of how they’re assessed and how they’re held.In this episode, I break down two strategies I’ve personally used this year to increase commercial property value without development:• Buying mixed-use property without pulling value into the residential unit • Structuring ownership correctly by splitting assets between a SSAS

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00:20:02

What Makes a Commercial Property Deal Stack Up (vs....

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/12/09

In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact reasons why some commercial property deals stack up beautifully… and why others fall apart the moment you start doing the maths.Most investors think a deal stacks up because “the yield looks good” — but that’s only one tiny part of the picture. A solid deal is built on verified income, realistic costs, a sensible purchase price, and a plan that actually works in real life, not just on paper.I’ll walk you through:What “stacking up” truly means in

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00:30:24

The Fallout from the Budget for UK Commercial...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/12/02

In this episode, Steve Wallis and I sit down to unpack what the latest UK Budget really means for commercial property investors. There’s been so much noise, speculation and confusion over the past week, so we’re cutting through the chaos and focusing purely on what impacts you if you own, manage or plan to buy commercial property.We break down the new tax rules on property income coming in from 2027, including the introduction of separate tax bands for rental profits and what this means if you hold

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00:15:44

Jargon-Free Commercial Property Lease Explanations

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/11/18

In today’s episode, I’m stripping away the legal jargon and giving you clear, simple explanations of the commercial lease terms that matter most. Whether you’re reviewing your first lease or your fiftieth, understanding this language is essential — because the lease is the value of your commercial property.I walk you through the key terms you’ll see in every lease, why they matter, and how they impact risk, cashflow and negotiations. By the end, you’ll be able to pick up a lease and instantly make

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00:11:43

Beginner-Friendly [Commercial Property] Yield...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most talked-about but misunderstood concepts in commercial property — yield.I’ll walk you through exactly what yield means, how to calculate it, and how to use it to understand both risk and return. Because here’s the truth — a higher yield isn’t automatically better. It usually means more work, more management, and more uncertainty.I’ll also explain the difference between gross yield, net yield, initial yield, and reversionary yield, and what each one

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00:16:17

Residential vs. Commercial Property – The Key...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/11/04

Residential and commercial property may both involve bricks and mortar — but they’re completely different businesses.In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what separates residential and commercial investment: how they’re valued, financed, taxed and managed, and why switching from one to the other means changing the way you think about property altogether.If you’ve ever thought “I want to invest commercially, but I’m not sure what’s different,” this episode will make it crystal clear.The

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00:17:51

I don’t have enough time [to do commercial property],...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/10/28

I hear this all the time — “I’d love to do more in commercial property, but I don’t have enough time. I’ve got a full-time job, or I’m already managing a big residential portfolio.” The truth is, if you don’t have enough time, it’s because you’re still trying to do everything yourself. Commercial property is a business, and you have to start running it like one. In this episode, I’m sharing how I approach my portfolio like a CEO — building systems, delegating, and budgeting properly so the business

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00:21:46

The Property’s On the Market… But No One’s Biting....

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/10/07

You’ve listed the property, the board’s up, the agent’s optimistic… and yet, silence. No enquiries. No viewings. Nothing. It’s one of the most frustrating moments for any commercial property investor, because an empty property doesn’t just cost you rent, it costs you momentum.This week, I’m sharing what to do when your property’s not letting – including the short-term tweaks you can make this week to get attention, and the longer-term strategy shifts that’ll stop it happening again.We start with the

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00:15:59

HELP! I want to find a commercial property now, not...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/09/30

I don’t know about you, but I get so frustrated waiting for those search emails to land in my inbox. By the time they do, everyone else has already seen the deal.So this week, I decided to flip the script. I gave myself 15 minutes to go out and actually find a property. No waiting, no alerts — just me setting some quick criteria, jumping on the portals, and running the numbers.In this episode, I take you through that exact process — and by the end, I had a real live property in Frome that came in at

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00:19:11

How Do I Manage Repairs and Service Charges?

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/09/23

Repairs and service charges aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential to successful commercial property ownership. When I manage them well, my buildings stay safe, compliant and profitable. When I don’t, things unravel fast.In this episode, I share how I deal with repairs and service charges, and what you should be looking out for in your portfolio.I explain the difference between FRI and IRI leases and why it’s a myth that only the top floor pays for the roof or the ground floor pays for pest control

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00:21:00

What to Do When Commercial Property Goes Wrong (and...

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins ·

2025/09/15

Commercial property doesn’t always go the way you imagined. You buy with excitement, you celebrate completion... and then the problems start.Tenants won’t surrender, service charge arrears mount up, dilapidations cost you thousands, or compliance curveballs hit. It's all gone wrong! In this episode, Natasha Collins MRICS pulls back the curtain on what really happens when deals go wrong. You’ll hear:Why every investor should set up a “5% buffer” todayThe sparkle of research VS the reality of

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