Buy commercial property where the jobs are

Long-term returns from commercial property depend on the local economy, says Natalie Stanton.

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Long-term returns from commercial property depend on how strong the economy will be in the area where you invest. A robust local economy will see solid demand and rising income, while a stagnant economy will mean difficulty attracting tenants and raising rents.

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Natalie joined MoneyWeek in March 2015. Prior to that she worked as a reporter for The Lawyer, and a researcher/writer for legal careers publication the Chambers Student Guide. 

She has an undergraduate degree in Politics with Media from the University of East Anglia, and a Master’s degree in International Conflict Studies from King’s College, London.