EP: 2346•12 Feb 2026

The Problem With Commercial Vacancy Rates No One Explains⎟Ep. 2346

About this episode

How risky is commercial property, really – and how long do buildings actually sit empty?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real vacancy risk in commercial property and why the numbers you see in reports can be seriously misleading if you don’t know how to read them properly.

You’ll learn:

-How long commercial properties really sit vacant

-The 3 main types of commercial property, and which one consistently has the lowest vacancy risk

-What actually drives vacancy

This is a must-listen if you’re considering commercial property – or want to avoid the costly mistakes many investors make by trusting the wrong numbers.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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The Problem With Commercial Vacancy Rates No One Explains⎟Ep. 2346

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