Welcome to the Inside Commercial Property podcast, where we bring you monthly episodes on the most significant changes in the world of commercial property investing. Delve into the inner workings of property, markets and strategies, all geared towards helping you become a better investor. Join Scott O’ Neill and David Hamilton, as they sit down to share the latest property changes. If you want to stay ahead in the game, this podcast is for you. Want to go deeper? Check out our new book ”Rethink…
Scott O'Neill has spent fifteen years building commercial property portfolios through every kind of market. The recent federal budget has rattled Australian property investors, and the headlines have amplified it. Scott's response to the noise: for commercial property, almost none of it changes what actually matters. Here's what does. In this episode, Scott is joined by new co-host David Hamilton,…
Most sophisticated investors rule hotels and motels out before they understand them, and in doing so they overlook one of the most compelling yields in commercial property today. Hotels and motels are a new asset class in the Australian and New Zealand markets, and one that most investors have never been taught to understand. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O'Neill is joined…
New Zealand commercial property is drawing serious attention from Australian investors, and the yields are a big part of why. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill is joined by Matt Harris and Michael Vincent of Lighthouse Financial to unpack what’s making the New Zealand market so compelling right now.Lighthouse is one of New Zealand’s leading financial services firms,…
With sentiment turning cautious, interest rates remaining elevated, and major policy changes looming ahead of the Federal Budget, many investors are sitting on the sidelines. But as this podcast episode explores, market hesitation often creates the best opportunities for those willing to act with conviction.On Inside Commercial Property, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O’Neill to unpack the…
With rising interest rates, geopolitical tension in the Middle East, and potential changes to capital gains tax, investors are facing a perfect storm of uncertainty. But while some are sitting on the sidelines, others are moving decisively – creating a clear two-speed market.In this Inside Commercial Property podcast episode, Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O’Neill to discuss one of the most…
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…
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O’Neill, CEO of Rethink Group, to kick off 2026 with a comprehensive outlook on where commercial property markets are heading and how sophisticated investors should be positioning capital in the year ahead.Building on the momentum of a strong 2025, the conversation unpacks the major structural forces shaping…
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, host Phil Tarrant sits down with Scott O’Neill, CEO of Rethink Group, to review the performance of the Australian commercial property market in 2025 and unpack what investors should be preparing for as the market moves into 2026.This in-depth discussion revisits early-year predictions and holds them to account, analysing how interest rate cuts, supply…
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Phil Tarrant is joined by Sam Saad, managing director at Rethink Property Lawyers, for a detailed exploration of the legal frameworks that underpin successful commercial property transactions. This conversation breaks down the essential legal safeguards investors must establish before committing capital, from contract conditions and heads of…
In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill and Phil Tarrant break down one of the most critical yet misunderstood aspects of commercial property investing: due diligence. Drawing from thousands of transactions completed through Rethink Investing, Scott explains how a structured and independent due diligence process can safeguard investors from financial risk and strengthen…