How Commercial Property Builds Generational Wealth in Australia

Описание: Can commercial property really create generational wealth?

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Griffin — a former lawyer turned commercial property developer and funds manager — to break down how strategic commercial real estate investing can create long-term passive income, financial security, and wealth that lasts for decades in Australia.

While most investors focus only on residential property, commercial assets offer stronger cash flow, longer leases, and scalable growth. This conversation dives deep into the mindset, numbers, and strategies smart investors use to build real wealth — not just short-term gains.

In this episode:

• Commercial vs residential property investing
• How commercial properties generate passive income
• Understanding leases, tenants & cash flow
• Retail vs office vs industrial explained simply
• Paying down debt vs reinvesting profits
• Property syndicates & funds for beginners
• Common mistakes first-time investors make
• Teaching kids financial responsibility & generational wealth

If you’re serious about financial freedom and building assets that support your family for generations, this episode is for you.

🎧 Watch till the end for practical, beginner-friendly insights you can apply immediately.

Chapters :-
00:00 Intro – What is Generational Wealth?
03:10 Meet Ben – From Lawyer to Property Developer
10:19 Understanding Generational Wealth & Family Assets
17:08 How Commercial Property Creates Passive Income
18:53 Residential vs Commercial – Where Should You Start?
20:49 First Step: How Much Capital Do You Need?
23:50 Pay Off Home First or Invest More?
25:02 Trusts vs Personal Name – How to Structure Property
27:02 Teaching Kids Money & Wealth Mindset
34:47 Helping Your Kids Enter Property Early
45:43 Commercial Property Basics Explained
46:19 What Actually Makes a Property Valuable?
50:44 Industrial vs Retail vs Office Differences
53:43 Best Deals for First-Time Investors
56:21 Pay Down Debt or Take Cash Flow?
58:08 What Returns Should You Expect?
59:42 What is Property Syndication?
01:09:45 Role of AI in Commercial Property
01:11:54 End Key Takeaways & Final Advice

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