Commercial Insider - Demystifying Commercial Real Estate Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:09 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388050 en-gb © 2026 Commercial Insider - Demystifying Commercial Real Estate yes 397e1be8-99c3-5baf-91de-99e6d39af9b8 Matt Nichols episodic false For most, real estate consists of houses and apartments. But there's many great opportunities in real estate, including shops, offices, warehouses and more. Together they make up the world of commercial and industrial real estate. The Commercial Insider series of podcasts aims to demystify the sector. It will open the doors to many of us, while giving timely insights to those already interested in commercial and industrial real estate.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Matt Nichols https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gfjmq30rjkxux3hu579quqm0qvm3?.jpg Commercial Insider - Demystifying Commercial Real Estate Getting more bang for your buck, when refurbishing your office Getting more bang for your buck, when refurbishing your office Simmy Abraham  from Connect Plus shows you the smart way to refurbish your office. He takes Matt Nichols from Nichols Crowder through the benefits of re-using materials, the pros and cons of new materials and the real benefits for businesses big and small.

]]> Simmy Abraham  from Connect Plus shows you the smart way to refurbish your office. He takes Matt Nichols from Nichols Crowder through the benefits of re-using materials, the pros and cons of new materials and the real benefits for businesses big and small.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-17616564 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000 689 Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Moorabbin office, Offices, Refurbish, Renovation, Real Estate, Commercial real estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Mitch Jones, Building, Interior Design, Architecture, New Office, Simmy Abraham, Connect Plus 4 2 full false The secret to refurbishing your offices starts with a break up letter The secret to refurbishing your offices starts with a break up letter Mitchell Jones, Creative Director at Made For explains to Matt Nichols of Nichols Crowder the importance and role of an office in 2025 and how office design needs to adapt to encourage staff collaboration. 

Mitch takes you through the steps of transforming an office into a modern day work place and why it must all start with a break up letter to your current office.

]]> Mitchell Jones, Creative Director at Made For explains to Matt Nichols of Nichols Crowder the importance and role of an office in 2025 and how office design needs to adapt to encourage staff collaboration. 

Mitch takes you through the steps of transforming an office into a modern day work place and why it must all start with a break up letter to your current office.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-17616544 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000 1034 Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Moorabbin office, Offices, Refurbish, Renovation, Real Estate, Commercial real estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Mitch Jones, Mitchell Jones, Made For, Interior Design, Architecture, New Office 4 1 full false 'Buyer Beware’ is now ‘Vendor Declare’. Be prepared. 'Buyer Beware’ is now ‘Vendor Declare’. Be prepared. Property lawyer, Michael Lanyon from Colin Biggers & Paisley discusses changes to the Sale of Land Act, and how the dial has shifted from ‘Buyer Beware’ to ‘Vendor Declare’. What does this mean and what do you need to do?

There’s an obligation for owners to declare any issue to do with the property that might influence the purchasers decision to buy.  For example; environmental concerns, previous uses for the property.

 

]]> Property lawyer, Michael Lanyon from Colin Biggers & Paisley discusses changes to the Sale of Land Act, and how the dial has shifted from ‘Buyer Beware’ to ‘Vendor Declare’. What does this mean and what do you need to do?

There’s an obligation for owners to declare any issue to do with the property that might influence the purchasers decision to buy.  For example; environmental concerns, previous uses for the property.

 

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-16777423 Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +1000 603 Michael Lanyon, Colin Biggers & Paisley, Property lawyer, Retail Property, Retail lease, Non-Retail lease, Compliance, Nichols Crowder, Matt Nichols, Commercial real estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Moorabbin, Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton, 3 7 full false Applying for a Property Loan: What Do the Banks Really Want? Applying for a Property Loan: What Do the Banks Really Want? Banking specialist, Ben Nichols discusses how our lifestyles have changed attracting a broader set of expenditure items which is putting pressure on affordability. 

He discusses what banks look at when assessing loan applications, dual vs single income streams and helping our children buy their first home. 

]]> Banking specialist, Ben Nichols discusses how our lifestyles have changed attracting a broader set of expenditure items which is putting pressure on affordability. 

He discusses what banks look at when assessing loan applications, dual vs single income streams and helping our children buy their first home. 

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-16895947 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1100 726 Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Leasing Offices, Buy office, But factory, First home, Buy home, Kid's home, Commercial Property Commercial and Industrial Property, Buy commercial property, Household costs, Auction Bayside, Home Loan, What Banks want, Ben N 3 6 full false The Office Market now. Take a seat and learn. The Office Market now. Take a seat and learn. Guy French Wright, Director at Align Property Partners discusses the differing values in office buildings between varying locations like the CBD, St Kilda Road and the suburbs. He shares insights and huge opportunities.

]]> Guy French Wright, Director at Align Property Partners discusses the differing values in office buildings between varying locations like the CBD, St Kilda Road and the suburbs. He shares insights and huge opportunities.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-16854818 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1100 686 Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Leasing, Offices, Commercial Property, Commercial and Industrial Property, Lease, Auction, Bayside, Guy French Wright, Align Property Partners, Office Market, CBD, St Kilda Rd 3 5 full false Demystifying Property Insurance. What you should know. Demystifying Property Insurance. What you should know. Shane Brady, Director, Stone Lane Brokering & Risk Advisory provides a wonderful insight to the mysterious insurance world and shares important tips for property owners. 

]]> Shane Brady, Director, Stone Lane Brokering & Risk Advisory provides a wonderful insight to the mysterious insurance world and shares important tips for property owners. 

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-16821083 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1100 1281 Shane Brady, Stone Lane Brokering & Risk Advisory, Property insurance, Property owners, Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Leasing, Offices, Commercial Property, Commercial and Industrial Property, Lease, Auction, Bayside, Office Market 3 4 full false Retail property leases. Is there a difference? Retail property leases. Is there a difference? Michael Lanyon – Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley

Property lawyer and Partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley Michael Lanyon provides an overview of Leases for Retail Property.  

He discusses the difference between Retail and Non-Retail Leases and the importance of Compliance for owners. 

]]> Michael Lanyon – Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley

Property lawyer and Partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley Michael Lanyon provides an overview of Leases for Retail Property.  

He discusses the difference between Retail and Non-Retail Leases and the importance of Compliance for owners. 

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-16729505 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1100 1171 Michael Lanyon, Colin Biggers & Paisley, Property lawyer, Retail Property, Retail lease, Non-Retail lease, Compliance, Nichols Crowder, Matt Nichols, Commercial real estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Moorabbin, Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton, 3 3 full false The landlord that treats tenants like gold The landlord that treats tenants like gold Guy French Wright - Director, Align Property Partners provides a “Warren Buffet” approach to owning office space.

Guy tells us why he is going against the trend, specialising in the development and investment of commercial office buildings in suburban markets. 

He’s tapped into the ‘work closer to home’ trend, finding strong demand for quality new office buildings that focus on nurturing tenants providing an environment for their businesses to grow. 

]]> Guy French Wright - Director, Align Property Partners provides a “Warren Buffet” approach to owning office space.

Guy tells us why he is going against the trend, specialising in the development and investment of commercial office buildings in suburban markets. 

He’s tapped into the ‘work closer to home’ trend, finding strong demand for quality new office buildings that focus on nurturing tenants providing an environment for their businesses to grow. 

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-16694965 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1100 1342 Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Leasing, Offices, Commercial Property, Commercial and Industrial Property, Lease, Auction, Bayside, Guy French Wright, Align Property Partners, Office Market, CBD, St Kilda Rd 3 2 full false What’s really driving density away from the CBD? What’s really driving density away from the CBD? William Bromhead joins Matt Nichols on the latest Commercial Insider podcast by Nichols Crowder.

In this episode, Will and Matt discuss key topics such as planning announcements, activity centres, building heights and shadowing rules, housing availability and affordability, and incentives for apartment living.

Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.

]]> William Bromhead joins Matt Nichols on the latest Commercial Insider podcast by Nichols Crowder.

In this episode, Will and Matt discuss key topics such as planning announcements, activity centres, building heights and shadowing rules, housing availability and affordability, and incentives for apartment living.

Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-16650056 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1100 1527 William Bromhead, Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Victorian activity centres, Building heights, Housing availability and affordability, Incentives for apartment living, Commercial Property, Commercial and Industrial Property, Lease, Auction, Bayside, Moor 3 1 full false Commercial Property Legal Matters Commercial Property Legal Matters So what do you do if a tenant goes into liquidation?

This is just one of the topics that Michael Lanyon from Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers and Matt Nichols investigate.

]]> So what do you do if a tenant goes into liquidation?

This is just one of the topics that Michael Lanyon from Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers and Matt Nichols investigate.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15894150 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1100 803 Real Estate, Nichols, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real estate, Nichols Crowder, Investment, Office, Factory, Industrial, Michael Lanyon, Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers 2 7 full false The importance of storytelling when selling The importance of storytelling when selling Sophie Lyon quizzes Matt Nichols on the importance of storytelling when selling property. Great tips for anyone who sells for a living.

]]> Sophie Lyon quizzes Matt Nichols on the importance of storytelling when selling property. Great tips for anyone who sells for a living.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15901909 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1100 802 Real Estate, Nichols Crowder, Sophie Lyon, Matt Nichols, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real estate, Nichols Crowder, Investment, shops, retail, story telling, stories, selling 2 6 full false Buyer beware – Seller declare Buyer beware – Seller declare Michael Lanyon says new laws have changed from “buyer beware” to “seller declare". Michael and Matt then explore the impact of what this means to you.

]]> Michael Lanyon says new laws have changed from “buyer beware” to “seller declare". Michael and Matt then explore the impact of what this means to you.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15894122 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1100 1057 Real Estate, Nichols, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real estate, Nichols Crowder, Investment, Office, Factory, Industrial, Michael Lanyon, Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers 2 5 full false Property Capital Appreciation V Income Property Capital Appreciation V Income Sophie Lyon is back to chat with Matt Nichols and  provide her thoughts on what should be the investors priority – appreciation or income?


]]> Sophie Lyon is back to chat with Matt Nichols and  provide her thoughts on what should be the investors priority – appreciation or income?


]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15894081 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1100 916 Real Estate, Sophie Lyon, Matt Nichols, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real estate, Nichols Crowder, Investment, Office, Factory, Industrial, Real+ 2 4 full false Buying property with self-managed super fund Buying property with self-managed super fund In this podcast tax expert, Nicholas Rodier discusses everything you need to know about buying Property with self-managed super fund with your host - Matt Nichols.

]]> In this podcast tax expert, Nicholas Rodier discusses everything you need to know about buying Property with self-managed super fund with your host - Matt Nichols.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15901861 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1100 837 Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Nicholas Rodier, MVA Bennett, Superannuation, Self managed super, property, office, retail, shops, industrial, land 1 13 full false The importance of our planet and property The importance of our planet and property Have you ever thought about the impact your property is having on the health of our Planet. Bec McHenry and Matt Nichols discuss what you can do to assist to improve the environment with your property.

]]> Have you ever thought about the impact your property is having on the health of our Planet. Bec McHenry and Matt Nichols discuss what you can do to assist to improve the environment with your property.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15901872 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1100 1017 Matt Nichols, Place Maker, Bec McHenry, Investment, Planet, Environment, Nichols Crowder Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial, office, retail, Industrial Real Estate 1 12 full false Creating the buyer auction strategy Creating the buyer auction strategy Part 3 of our Auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

Our final segment of this auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

]]> Part 3 of our Auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

Our final segment of this auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15818042 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1000 1188 Matt Nichols, Paul Tzamalis, Michael Crowder, Nichols Crowder, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real state, Offices, Insights, Property for sale, Property for lease, Retail, Shops, Industrial land, Auction, Auctioneer, The Auction Group 2 3 full false Creating the vendor auction strategy Creating the vendor auction strategy Part 2 of our auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

Listen as Paul and Matt Nichols give vendors a better understanding of how to create a vendor strategy.


]]> Part 2 of our auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

Listen as Paul and Matt Nichols give vendors a better understanding of how to create a vendor strategy.


]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15818039 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1000 951 Matt Nichols, Paul Tzamalis, Michael Crowder, Nichols Crowder, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real state, Offices, Insights, Property for sale, Property for lease, Retail, Shops, Industrial land, Auction, Auctioneer, The Auction Group 2 2 full false Understanding Property Auctions Understanding Property Auctions Part 1 of our auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

In this podcast, Paul and Matt Nichols discuss the reasoning behind why auctions are considered one of the best ways to sell property in Melbourne.


]]> Part 1 of our auction series with expert auctioneer: Paul Tzamalis.

In this podcast, Paul and Matt Nichols discuss the reasoning behind why auctions are considered one of the best ways to sell property in Melbourne.


]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15817999 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +1000 1174 Matt Nichols, Paul Tzamalis, Michael Crowder, Nichols Crowder, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real state, Offices, Insights, Property for sale, Property for lease, Retail, Shops, Industrial land, Auction, Auctioneer, The Auction Group 2 1 full false Understanding Commercial and Industrial Values Understanding Commercial and Industrial Values Expert valuer Mark Rutner and Matt discuss the forces that effect commercial and industrial values and how you can identify changes in the market.

]]> Expert valuer Mark Rutner and Matt discuss the forces that effect commercial and industrial values and how you can identify changes in the market.

]]> Matt Nichols and Mark Ruttner Buzzsprout-15499188 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000 916 Matt Nichols, Mark Ruttner, Nichols Crowder, Investment, Lease Shops, Offices, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial Real Estate 1 11 full false Commercial & Industrial Property Insights 2024 Commercial & Industrial Property Insights 2024 My business partner – Michael Crowder discusses the insights we saw in the commercial and industrial property sectors over the past 12 months


]]> My business partner – Michael Crowder discusses the insights we saw in the commercial and industrial property sectors over the past 12 months


]]> Matt Nichols Buzzsprout-15777605 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1000 1271 Matt Nichols, Michael Crowder, Nichols Crowder, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real estate, offices, insights, property for sale, property for lease, retail, shops, industrial land 1 10 full false The 4P’s of property. Or is that 5P’s? The 4P’s of property. Or is that 5P’s? What are the 4P’s of real estate? Matt Nichols interviews Place Maker Bec McHenry to learn about the 4P’s and everything that connects people to property.

]]> What are the 4P’s of real estate? Matt Nichols interviews Place Maker Bec McHenry to learn about the 4P’s and everything that connects people to property.

]]> Matt Nichols and Place Maker Bec McHenry Buzzsprout-15499166 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000 1024 Matt Nichols, Place Maker, Bec McHenry, Investment, Planet, Nichols Crowder, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial Real Estate 1 9 full false What has been impacting property? What has been impacting property? Matt Nichols is very passionate about Commercial and Industrial real estate. Just as Sophie Lyon is very passionate about residential real estate. In this podcast they continue to bounce off each other to understand what is impacting different parts of their markets.

]]> Matt Nichols is very passionate about Commercial and Industrial real estate. Just as Sophie Lyon is very passionate about residential real estate. In this podcast they continue to bounce off each other to understand what is impacting different parts of their markets.

]]> Matt Nichols and Sophie Lyon Buzzsprout-15499137 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000 816 Matt Nichols, Sophie Lyon, Nichols Crowder, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Commercial real estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, invest, investment 1 8 full false Understanding retail property Understanding retail property You may not look at your local shopping strip the same way after listening to this podcast. Matt Nichols chats with Mark Ruttner expert retail valuer on the underlying structure of a strip.

]]> You may not look at your local shopping strip the same way after listening to this podcast. Matt Nichols chats with Mark Ruttner expert retail valuer on the underlying structure of a strip.

]]> Matt Nichols and Mark Ruttner Buzzsprout-15499096 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000 829 Mark Ruttner, Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Investment, Shopping Strip, Buy a shop, Lease a shop, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial Real Estate 1 7 full false Which Commercial and Industrial sector do I invest in? Which Commercial and Industrial sector do I invest in? Matt Nichols answers “Scott the investor” questions about which property types he and his wife should be investing in and why.

]]> Matt Nichols answers “Scott the investor” questions about which property types he and his wife should be investing in and why.

]]> Matt Nichols and Scott Bundy Buzzsprout-15498855 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000 998 Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Bundy Create, Scott Bundy, Investment, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial Real Estate 1 6 full false Commercial and Industrial versus Residential - The Battle Commercial and Industrial versus Residential - The Battle The challenge is set - which is the better investment class?

Commercial and Industrial specialist Matt Nichols, butts heads with residential expert Sophie Lyon.

]]> The challenge is set - which is the better investment class?

Commercial and Industrial specialist Matt Nichols, butts heads with residential expert Sophie Lyon.

]]> Scott Buzzsprout-15498814 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000 1027 Real Estate, Sophie Lyon, Matt Nichols, Commercial real estate, Commercial and industrial real estate, Nichols Crowder, Investment 1 5 full false Funding the Suburban Rail Loop Funding the Suburban Rail Loop We follow up our discussion with planning expert Will Bromhead, on how planning changes are going to fund the Suburban Rail Loop.

Matt Nichols drills into the detail of the windfall tax and rezoning.

]]> We follow up our discussion with planning expert Will Bromhead, on how planning changes are going to fund the Suburban Rail Loop.

Matt Nichols drills into the detail of the windfall tax and rezoning.

]]> Matt Nichols and Will Bromhead Buzzsprout-15498808 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1000 966 Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Matt Nichols, Will Bromhead, Ratio Planners, Nicols Crowder, Investment, Suburban Rail Loop 1 4 full false Generational Change Generational Change We will soon have 8 million people over the age of 80 years, so what impact does that have on property ownership?

Matt Nichols invites in accounting expert Nicholas Rodier from MVA Bennett to help you understand why families need to get on top of the game.

]]> We will soon have 8 million people over the age of 80 years, so what impact does that have on property ownership?

Matt Nichols invites in accounting expert Nicholas Rodier from MVA Bennett to help you understand why families need to get on top of the game.

]]> Matt Nichols and Nicholas Rodier Buzzsprout-15498805 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +1000 943 Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Matt Nichols, Nichols Crowder, Nicholas Rodier, MVA Bennett 1 3 full false Why do we need a Suburban Rail Loop? Why do we need a Suburban Rail Loop? The government cannot afford it and we don’t need it now, so why are we spending $32 billion on this infrastructure?

Matt Nichols discusses the Suburban Rail Loop with planner Will Bromhead from Ratio Planners. Together they povide some incredible insights.

]]> The government cannot afford it and we don’t need it now, so why are we spending $32 billion on this infrastructure?

Matt Nichols discusses the Suburban Rail Loop with planner Will Bromhead from Ratio Planners. Together they povide some incredible insights.

]]> Matt Nichols and Will Bromhead Buzzsprout-15498797 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +1000 940 Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Matt Nichols, Will Bromhead, Ratio Planners, Nicols Crowder, Investment, Suburban Rail Loop 1 2 full false Commercial v Residential affordability and availability Commercial v Residential affordability and availability What is the better investment residential or commercial real estate?

Matt Nichols chats with residential property legend Sophie Lyon about affordability and availability and why the government needs to look into the mirror and stop pointing figures if a real solution is to be sort. 

Matt and Sophie then provide an understanding of how this problem occurred.

]]> What is the better investment residential or commercial real estate?

Matt Nichols chats with residential property legend Sophie Lyon about affordability and availability and why the government needs to look into the mirror and stop pointing figures if a real solution is to be sort. 

Matt and Sophie then provide an understanding of how this problem occurred.

]]> Scott Buzzsprout-15498786 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +1000 1025 Real Estate, Commercial real estate, Commercial and Industrial real estate, Matt Nichols, Sophie Lyon, Nichols Crowder, Investment, Housing affordability 1 1 full false