The journal

Articles

Notes on shop-and-uppers, London streets, and the detail behind a better property decision.

13 October 2026

Residential Property in a SIPP or SSAS: Why It Is Prohibited and the Commercial Route That Works

ROI and ROCE: Why the Same Property Shows Two Very Different Returns

Stalled Sold Subject to Contract Listings: What They Signal and How to Approach Them Properly

Business Rates on Mixed-Use Property: What Shop-and-Upper Owners Really Pay

29 September 2026

Three Sources of Information for Shop-and-Upper Investors: Commercial Surveyors, Empty Homes Officers and Post-Auction Lots

29 September 2026

Greggs as a Target Occupier: Evidence-Led Screening of Mixed-Use Property

24 September 2026

Investor Showcase: UK Commercial Mixed-Use Property Opportunities — Monday 28 September 2026

24 September 2026

FRI Leases Explained: The Problems Commercial Property Investors Must Check

23 September 2026

Occupier-Led Mixed-Use Investment: Why the Ground Floor Is the Investment Case

22 September 2026

Is Buy-to-Let Really Dying in the UK? An Honest Comparison with Commercial Property

21 September 2026

Reducing Capital Gains Tax on Mixed-Use Commercial Property: What to Get Right When You Buy

18 September 2026

Investor Showcase: Finding the Right UK Commercial Mixed-Use Shop-and-Upper Opportunity

18 September 2026

Lease Length, Rent Reviews and Repairs: How to Assess a UK Shop-and-Upper Investment

18 September 2026

EPC, MEES and Capital Expenditure: The Hidden Costs Behind Shop-and-Upper Investments

18 September 2026

How a Blue-Chip Tenant Can Increase Commercial Property Value — and How to Find the Right Occupier

11 September 2026

Commercial Property Investment for Expats and International Investors: A Practical Guide to Entering the UK Market

9 September 2026

Where Are the Best Commercial Mixed-Use Property Investments in the UK?

7 September 2026

Historical Candidate Screening: 656–666 Romford Road, Manor Park, London E12

7 September 2026

Investment Report: 13 Horn Lane, Acton, London W3 9NJ — Freehold Mixed-Use Income Opportunity

1 September 2026

Option Agreements, Lease Options and "No Money Down" Deals: What UK Commercial Property Investors Should Know

MEES and EPC Explained: What Energy Ratings Mean for Shop-and-Upper Investors

Planning Permission and Restrictive Covenants: Why Consent Does Not Always Mean You Can Build

FRI vs IRI Leases: How Repairing and Insurance Terms Shape Your Shop-and-Upper Returns

Capital Allowances in an LLP: How Qualifying Commercial Property Spend Can Reduce Members' Personal Tax

LLP vs Limited Company for Buying Commercial Property: Which Structure Suits a Shop-and-Upper Investment?

Vendor-Assisted Sales in Commercial Property: How Seller Finance Can Unlock Shop-and-Upper Opportunities

Building Your Commercial Property Power Team: The Professionals Behind a Safer Shop-and-Upper Investment

Commercial vs Residential: Why Property Investors Are Ditching Buy-to-Let in 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Title Splitting: Succeeding in London Mixed-Use Property Investment

Commercial Property Due Diligence: The Investor's Essential Checklist for Shop-and-Uppers

5 Red Flags in Commercial Lease Structures That Kill Your Yield (and How to Spot Them Early)

Investment Opportunity: 19 Station Avenue, Caterham (CR3 6LB)

Investment Report: 154 High Street, Orpington (BR6 0JR) - A High-Yield Conversion Play

The 2026 Property Shift: How New Government Policy is Rewriting the Rules for Shop-and-Uppers

August 2026 Property Networking Events: London & South East — Where to Meet Serious Commercial Property Investors

Investment Report: 84 Lee High Road, Lewisham (SE13) — Mixed-Use Freehold with Secure Commercial Income and Three Residential Flats

Investment Report: Lee High Road, Lewisham (SE13) – High-Yield Shop & Uppers at 8.31% Gross Yield

Capital Allowances on Shop and Uppers: The 2026/27 Guide to Tax Relief on Mixed-Use Property

How to Raise Finance for Commercial Property: Investors, Bridging Loans and Mortgage Brokers Explained

Planning Permission and Use Classes Explained: What Is the Difference Between C2, C3, C4 and C1?

Maximizing Value in London Shop-and-Uppers: The Ultimate Value-Add Playbook

How to Unlock Hidden Value in Mixed-Use Blocks: The 141 London Road, Norbiton Case Study

Inside Realty Packaging’s Deal Sourcing Process: How We Find Off-Market London Freeholds (And Our Transparent Fee Structure)

Investment Report: High-Yield London Mixed-Use Shop-and-Upper Freehold Opportunity

Using a SSAS Pension to Buy Commercial Property: How to Choose the Right Provider

Commercial Property Break Clauses: How Investors Can Protect Income and Preserve Exit Flexibility

Serviced Accommodation Guide: Planning Rules and Due Diligence for UK Investors