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09/10/2026

A full-time buyers agent explains why he went through Mane Commercial’s program.

With the changes to residential negative gearing, his clients are looking for other options, and commercial tops the list. But if he’s advising someone on a commercial purchase, he has to be absolutely sure it’s the right property.

That’s why he joined the program. It’s not a marketing course. It’s thorough due diligence: running the ratios, stress testing the deal and making sure the client’s risk is mitigated.

His take on the experience:

• The pace is good, nothing rushed
• Questions are welcome, with feedback from Simon or his team
• The Q&A sessions keep you from getting stuck

Whether you’re buying commercial for yourself or you’re a buyers agent looking to pivot or diversify into commercial, he says it’s a really good course.

Want to learn how to do commercial due diligence properly? Comment “BA” and we’ll send you the details on our coaching program.

07/10/2026

$2M+ in equity from a deal that looks average on paper.

Our Mane Commercial | Commercial Property Experts client Brendan bought a 7 tenant retail asset in a blue chip suburb for $2.9M.

On face value, a 4.1% initial yield looks pretty awful. But the numbers underneath tell a different story:

• The property is 50% under rented
• The weighted average lease is only 1 to 2 years, so we can reset tenancies to market rent fast
• Around 90% of tenancies are expected to turn over within a couple of years
• At a 5% cap rate, every extra dollar of rent is magnified 20x in value

That takes the valuation to over $5M across seven years, with most of the growth landing in the first two. The property also moves into seriously cash flow positive territory.

Then there’s the kicker. It sits on a corner site on a main road, and the block 100 metres up the road has already gone up 3 to 4 storeys. The zoning supports it, and there’s potential to combine with neighbouring owners for a larger redevelopment down the track.

Brendan’s words: “It sounds like a unicorn to me.”

Want us to find your next commercial deal? Comment “LETS GO” and we’ll send you the details.

06/10/2026

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05/10/2026

Client Result - $1M. 6.85% yield. Over 1,000m² of land. A rare find secured for a Sydney-based investor.

Our Mane Commercial | Commercial Property Experts client secured this 545m² property that came with two existing tenants and sat on a site offering over 1,000m² of land, this kind of opportunity doesn’t come around often.

With rental rates below market value, the play here is clear: a rental reversion strategy to lift income toward market and unlock capital growth over time. Right now it’s producing $68,500 in net rent at a 6.85% yield, with the upside still ahead.

Secure the rare ones before they’re gone. This is the Done For You difference at Mane Commercial Buyers Agency.

PURCHASED: $1,000,000
SIZE: 545M²
NET RENT: $68,500
YIELD: 6.85%

Comment “DEAL” below if you want our team to reach out and discuss how we can find you deals like this one👇

04/10/2026

Grand Final day in Newcastle, and I’m here with the family and 20,000 other Novocastrians at the Newcastle Knights ’ home ground. 🔴🔵

It’s been 25 years since Newcastle last lifted the trophy. A whole generation has grown up waiting for this day.

Twelve months ago this club was sitting at the bottom of the ladder. Today we’re playing for the premiership.

Whatever happens tonight is just gravy on a stellar season. Proud to be part of this city, and this crowd.

Up the Knights! 💪

01/10/2026

On paper it looked solid: a national tenant and a 5 year lease.

Then we got into due diligence and found no bond and no directors’ guarantees. Nothing.

That meant the tenant could back a removalist truck up, load it, and leave tomorrow with zero penalty. The 5 year lease only counted if they chose to stay.

So we made our offer subject to a 3 month bond or a director’s guarantee. They said no, so we walked.

Most national tenants do put security in place. When one doesn’t, it’s a major red flag, and a strong brand name doesn’t change that.

Spotting this kind of thing before you exchange is a big part of what we teach inside our Mane Commercial | Commercial Property Experts commercial buyers agent education program. You want to be able to sleep at night with your commercial properties.

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