Investment Hotspots | Commercial Property Investment Australia — Higher Yields, Longer Leases, Smarter Investing
Commercial Property Specialists • Australia-Wide

Stop Subsidising Your Residential Investment. Start Earning From It.

Discover how commercial property delivers 2–3x the cashflow of residential, with tenants who pay ALL your outgoings. No negative gearing. No landlord headaches. Just income.

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5–10%
Net Yields
3–10yr
Lease Terms
$0
Landlord Outgoings
1,000+
Properties Transacted
Sound Familiar?

The Residential Property Trap

If you own a residential investment property, you probably recognise at least three of these.

Negative Gearing Is Costing You

You're topping up your investment every month just to hold it. Your "asset" is draining your bank account.

Yields Are Embarrassing

3–4% gross rental return — and after rates, insurance, maintenance, and management fees, you're lucky to clear 2%.

Tenants Leave Every Year

6–12 month leases mean constant turnover, vacancy gaps, re-letting fees, and wear-and-tear repairs between tenants.

The Bank Has Capped You

Serviceability limits mean you can't borrow more — even though you want to grow. Your portfolio is stuck.

The Comparison

Residential vs Commercial: The Numbers Don't Lie

Here's what the same $200,000 deposit looks like in a residential versus commercial property purchased at $700,000.

Residential Property

The Old Way

Net Yield2–4%
Lease Length6–12 months
Outgoings Paid ByYou (Landlord)
GearingUsually Negative
Bank AssessesYour Income
Annual Income ($700K) before interest$14K–$21K*
Weekly Cashflow$0 – Negative
Commercial Property

The Smarter Way

Net Yield5–10%+
Lease Length3–10 years
Outgoings Paid ByTenant
GearingPositive from Day 1
Bank AssessesThe Deal
Annual Income ($700K) before interest$35K–$70K
Weekly Cashflow$673–$1,350+

*Residential figures shown before landlord-paid outgoings. Commercial yields are net (tenant pays all outgoings).

Interactive Tool

What Could Your Deposit Earn in Commercial?

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Commercial Returns Calculator

See how your money could work harder in commercial property versus sitting in a residential investment. Returns shown after interest costs.

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Commercial at 8% Net Yield after Interest
$25,000/yr
$481/week in your pocket
Commercial at 7% Net Yield after Interest
$17,000/yr
$327/week
vs residential
Residential at 3.5% Gross after Interest
-$8,500/yr
Before you pay outgoings
Investment Options

Commercial Property Isn't Just Warehouses

There's a wide range of commercial property types, each with their own risk and return profile.

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Retail

High-street shops, strip retail, and neighbourhood centres with strong local tenant demand.

5–9% yield
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Office

Professional suites and strata offices. Higher rents with demand returning to key locations.

5–8% yield
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Industrial

Warehouses and logistics facilities. Long NNN leases with minimal landlord responsibilities.

8–10% yield
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Mixed-Use

Combined residential/commercial for diversification. Multiple income streams from one asset.

5–8% yield
How It Works

From First Conversation to Keys in Hand

A clear, supported process so you never feel lost or overwhelmed.

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Free Strategy Session

We learn your goals, timeline, deposit, and risk appetite. No obligation. Just honest advice.

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Personalised Blueprint

A tailored commercial property strategy designed around your specific financial situation.

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Sourcing & Due Diligence

Expert buyer's agents find, negotiate, and thoroughly vet every opportunity before you commit.

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Settlement & Beyond

Full support through legal, finance, and settlement. Plus ongoing guidance as your portfolio grows.

Your Expert

Meet Helen Tarrant

Helen Tarrant - Australia's #1 Commercial Property Expert

Australia's #1 Commercial Property Specialist & Licensed Buyer's Agent

Helen Tarrant migrated to Australia as a child with just $70 to her family's name. Through determination and a relentless focus on education, she built a personal commercial property portfolio worth over $10 million — acquiring 20 properties in just five years — and has since dedicated her career to helping everyday Australians do the same.

As the founder of Unikorn Commercial Property, Helen pioneered Australia's first dedicated commercial property buyer's agency in 2016. Since then, her team has closed over 1,000 commercial property transactions with a cumulative value exceeding $1 billion, helping hundreds of investors achieve the kind of cashflow and financial freedom that residential property simply can't deliver.

Helen is a sought-after speaker, educator, and media commentator, regularly featured on ABC, Sky News, and in the Australian Property Investor Magazine. Known as the "Cashflow Queen," she brings over a decade of hands-on commercial investing experience to every strategy session, personally designing each client's investment blueprint.

Her philosophy is simple: commercial property isn't complicated — it just hasn't been explained simply. Through her education programs, community, and buyer's agency, she removes the complexity and gives investors the knowledge, confidence, and expert team they need to build wealth through commercial property.

🎓 Licensed Commercial Buyer's Agent 💰 $1B+ in Transactions 📅 10+ Years Commercial Experience 🎥 Featured on ABC & Sky News 🏠 1,000+ Properties Transacted 👑 The "Cashflow Queen"
Success Stories

What Our Investors Say

★★★★★
"Switching from residential to commercial was the best financial decision I've made. My retail property returns nearly triple what my residential portfolio ever did, and I don't have to deal with tenant turnover every year."
MK
Michael K.
Commercial Investor since 2022
8.2% Net Yield
★★★★★
"As a first-time commercial investor, I was nervous. The team made everything straightforward. I now own an industrial unit with a 5-year tenant and the income has genuinely changed my financial position."
SL
Sarah L.
Commercial Investor since 2023
9.1% Net Yield
★★★★★
"I now own 3 commercial properties — all strata-titled. The tenants pay all outgoings, the leases are long-term, and my cashflow has never been better. I wish I'd made the switch years ago."
JD
James D.
Portfolio Investor since 2021
7.8% Avg Net Yield

Free Guide: The 10 Costliest Mistakes Investors Make

Before you buy any commercial property, make sure you don't make these expensive errors. Each one can cost $50,000–$500,000+.

  • Why ignoring the tenant covenant can wipe out your income
  • The lease clause that catches 80% of amateur investors
  • How overpaying by one cap rate point costs you $87,500
  • Why using a residential broker is a $62,500 mistake
  • The single biggest risk nobody talks about

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial property operates under entirely different rules. Yields are typically 5–10%+ net (vs 2–4% residential). Tenants sign leases of 3–10 years (vs 6–12 months). Under net lease structures, the tenant pays ALL outgoings — rates, insurance, maintenance, and management. And commercial lending assesses the property's income, not just your personal salary, so you can scale faster.
Commercial property typically requires a 20–30% deposit. Strata-titled commercial suites can start from $250K, meaning you could get started with as little as $50K–$75K in deposit. Most of our clients invest with $100K–$300K in available deposit or equity. We connect you with specialist commercial finance brokers who can assess your exact position.
In a Triple Net lease, the tenant pays all property expenses: council rates, water rates, insurance, maintenance, and often management fees. As the landlord, you receive rent with virtually zero ongoing costs beyond your mortgage. This is the most investor-friendly lease structure and is what we target for our clients.
Commercial can have longer vacancy periods when tenants leave, but this is offset by much longer lease terms (3–10 years vs 6–12 months in residential). The key to managing risk is thorough due diligence on the tenant's financial strength, the lease terms, and the location demand — all of which our expert team handles before recommending any property.
Yes! Self-Managed Super Funds can purchase commercial property, and it's one of the most tax-effective ways to invest. Your SMSF can even lease the property to your own business (for commercial, not residential). We work with specialist SMSF accountants and solicitors to ensure everything is structured correctly.
The session is a 45-minute, no-obligation deep dive into your financial situation, goals, and what's possible for you in commercial property. We'll look at your deposit/equity, discuss property types and strategies that match your goals, and give you an honest assessment of next steps. There's no pressure to commit to anything.
Absolutely. The majority of our clients are first-time commercial investors — many switching from residential. You don't need to be an expert. Our team handles the sourcing, due diligence, legal, finance coordination, and settlement. Your job is to make the decision. Our education programs also build your understanding as you invest.
Net yields for commercial property in Australia typically range from 5–10%+, depending on the property type, location, and tenant quality. Industrial properties tend to offer the highest yields (8–10%), while office and mixed-use sit at 5–8%. These are NET yields — after the tenant pays outgoings — making them significantly higher than residential gross yields of 3–5%.
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Personalised Analysis

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Commercial vs Your Current Portfolio

See a side-by-side comparison of what your money is doing now versus what it could earn in commercial.

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Clear Next Steps

Walk away with a concrete action plan, whether that's investing now or building toward it over the next 12 months.

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