Why private wealth should take a fresh look at commercial property
Many investors are switching from buy-to-let into commercial, says James Horgan, as he runs us through the key drivers behind the shift - and the kind of opportunities that lie in store on the other side...
After studying architecture at Cambridge University, James spent the first 17 years of his career at CBRE, managing UK commercial property funds invested across a broad range of sectors. He subsequently joined Property Vision to head up the commercial offering. James’ primary role is to advise clients on commercial property acquisitions throughout the UK, encompassing both owner occupier purchases and investments.
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