Surga Central has launched its new industry podcast, Commercial Property Talk, designed to deliver practical insights, market intelligence, and real-world perspectives from leading commercial property professionals.
The debut episode features Jeff Klopper of Vend Property, focusing on one of the sector’s strongest-performing asset classes - Large Format Retail (LFR).
Large Format Retail centres — including bulky goods precincts, homemaker centres, and warehouse-style retail destinations - continue to demonstrate resilience in a changing retail landscape. In this episode, Jeff shares on-the-ground insights into tenant demand, leasing dynamics, and the factors that continue to drive performance across these assets.
Drawing on his extensive experience advising owners, developers, and national retailers, Jeff discusses why LFR remains attractive to both occupiers and investors, highlighting the importance of accessibility, destination shopping, and complementary tenant mixes.
Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on:
🏬 Current demand from major national retailers.
🛍️ How consumer behaviour is influencing space requirements.
📈 Key factors that support long-term centre performance.
💼 Investment sentiment and future opportunities in LFR.
🏗️ Practical considerations for landlords, developers, and agents.
Commercial Property Talk aims to provide candid conversations with industry leaders across office, industrial, retail, and emerging asset classes. Each episode will explore market trends, deal-making insights, and the evolving role of technology in commercial real estate.
The podcast reflects Surga Central’s commitment to supporting commercial property professionals not only through advanced CRM solutions, but also through knowledge sharing and industry engagement.
The first episode featuring Jeff Klopper is available now on major podcast platforms:
🎧 Link to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Iov51f2YsWnwXp4rnXjan?si=5e70e4e8455842b2
🎧Link to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-landscape-of-large-format-retail/id1873946165?i=1000747692902