Craft Property Consulting

Craft Property Consulting At Craft Property Consulting, we specialise in helping homebuyers, investors, and developers find the perfect property in Adelaide.

As trusted buyers agents, we provide expert guidance and negotiation to secure properties that match your goals.

20/04/2026

Commercial property is not for everyone. And I will always be upfront about that.

Unlike residential, commercial requires a 30% deposit. And when a vacancy hits, it can take months to find a new tenant. You need to be in a position to carry those costs without it hurting you.

That means having strong cash flow, a business, savings you can draw on, or a high income. If that is not where you are yet, the smarter path is often to build your residential portfolio first, let those assets appreciate, and then liquidate and reinvest into commercial when the time is right.

What I am seeing more of now is first time investors going straight into commercial because they have the financial foundation to do it properly. And when that is the case, it can be a much faster path to strong returns.

The key is knowing which position you are in before you make the move.

If you want an honest assessment of whether commercial property is right for you right now, send me a message and let's have that conversation.

13/04/2026

Most first time investors default to residential property. But if you can afford commercial from day one, I think it is almost always the better option.

Here is why. Residential might offer capital growth over time, but in the early years many investors are effectively losing money once you factor in all the costs. Commercial property, done right, generates strong returns from the start.

And there is a critical mass in commercial that most people do not talk about. The bigger the property, typically the better the tenant, the longer the lease, and the higher the yield. That sweet spot tends to sit above the two and a half to three million dollar mark.

It is not about buying cheap commercial property. It is about buying the right commercial property.

If you want to understand whether commercial is the right move for your situation, send me a message and let's work through it together.

06/04/2026

Starting from zero is hard. There is no way around it.

When I joined Knight Frank, one of the biggest agencies in the world, I was knocking on doors and trying not to think too much about where it was all heading. Because if you do, it can feel pretty deflating.

So you focus on the numbers. Ten doors. Fifteen. Twenty. A few good conversations. You take notes and you keep going.

What that experience taught me more than anything is that property is about relationships. How you interact with people, how you present yourself, how you make others feel. That is what opens doors, literally and figuratively.

Every conversation I had back then shaped how I work with clients today. Nothing was wasted.

If you are looking for someone who has done the hard yards and genuinely understands the property game from the ground up, I would love to connect. Send me a message and let's chat.

30/03/2026

A lot of younger investors think commercial property is something you earn the right to buy at 35 or 40.

I am currently working with two guys in their mid to late 20s who already have strong residential portfolios and great incomes. But in their minds, commercial is still years away.

Here is the reality. If you have no cash flow issues and you understand the numbers, there is nothing stopping you from buying a $3.5 to $4 million commercial property right now. Better returns, less headaches, and a decade more of compounding growth.

Yes, the lease structures are more complex. Yes, you need the right advice. But that is what specialists are for.

Do not wait 10 to 15 years because commercial feels out of reach. It is closer than you think.

If you are ready to explore whether commercial property is the right next move for your portfolio, drop a comment below or send me a message and let's talk.

24/03/2026

Vendors have a real estate agent in their corner. For a long time, buyers had no one.

That is what drew me to the buyer's agency model.

I was born in France, spent 30 years there, and built a career in law before working with Knight Frank on commercial sales and leasing. When I came across the buyer's agency model, the gap in the market was obvious.

Buyers were making some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives without anyone truly in their corner. I wanted to change that.

Almost two years in and I have never looked back.

If you want someone who is genuinely working for you, not the vendor, reach out and let's have a conversation about your next property move.

24/03/2026

If this resonates, you’re probably ready for the next step.

Not all properties are created equal.Some pay you.Some cost you.The difference shows up in your lifestyle, your stress l...
19/03/2026

Not all properties are created equal.

Some pay you.
Some cost you.

The difference shows up in your lifestyle, your stress levels, and your long-term results.

Commercial property, when done right, can simplify things significantly.

Less headaches, more clarity and stronger income.

Once again I didn’t think few months ago that this tiny business of mine would take me to places. ✈️And this time… out o...
17/03/2026

Once again I didn’t think few months ago that this tiny business of mine would take me to places. ✈️

And this time… out of all places Canberra! Checking out an investment property we’re buying for a UK client, very exciting!

16/03/2026

Stop chasing high yields. Start chasing value-add opportunities.

The biggest wealth in commercial property isn’t created by buying what already performs well. It’s created by improving what others overlook.

High yield gives you income.
Value-add creates real wealth. 📈

Pleasure working with you Daniel, looking forward to more deals to come.
05/03/2026

Pleasure working with you Daniel, looking forward to more deals to come.

03/03/2026

When analysing retail, ask this first:

What is the tenant’s occupancy cost?

Rent as a percentage of sales tells you more about risk than the face rent ever will.

Shopping centre rents are often influenced by performance, not just “market value”.

Understand the trading history so you can understand the risk.

27/02/2026

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