LoopNet Team

We're the LoopNet Team, a dedicated and specialised division within the CoStar Group. Since 2012, we've exclusively managed CoStar Group's commercial property division. Our parent company, CoStar Group, is globally recognised as a pioneer in real estate intelligence, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our diverse team brings together decades of unmatched experience and expertise in the commercial property world. Having advised numerous reputable agents and backed by the trust of global corporations, we hold an unrivalled reputation around the world. Our mission is to impart insightful, educational, and hands-on knowledge, whether you're a seasoned professional or a new entrepreneur in the commercial property space.

LoopNet Team's Articles

Gross Yield in Commercial Property Analysis

Essential Knowledge for UK Property Investors and Owners
How to Invest in Commercial Property

A practical guide to choosing the right property, evaluating its income potential, and understanding the risks before you commit.
How to Buy Commercial Property in the UK

An Investor's Guide to Understanding the Process, Financing, and Risk
Understanding Net Initial Yield (NIY)

A Comprehensive Guide for UK Investors
Equivalent Yield Explained: Evaluating Commercial Property Returns

Essential Knowledge for UK Property Investors and Owners
What is Commercial Property Yield?

Essential Knowledge for Maximising Your Commercial Property Returns
Understanding Cash-on-Cash Return

A practical guide to what cash-on-cash return means, how to calculate it correctly in the UK, and how to use it when comparing commercial property deals.
How to Sell Commercial Property

A practical guide to pricing, marketing, and completing a successful sale.
Freehold vs Leasehold Property

Maximise your returns by choosing the right property ownership structure
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) in Commercial Property

A clear breakdown of how DCF helps investors value commercial property based on projected income, lease terms, and market risks.
What is Rental Yield in Commercial Property Investing?

Understanding Property Investment Returns and Income Assessment
Commercial Property Types Explained

From Offices to Industrial: How Different Sectors Deliver Returns for UK Investors
Commercial Property Business Rates Explained

Understand How Ratable Value and Consumer Price Index Help Determine Business Rates
How Do You Value a Commercial Building?

Key Assessment and Valuation Methods for Property Investment
Commercial Property Terms

Understanding Key Concepts for Informed UK Property Investment
What is a Coworking Space?

Understand the advantages of renting coworking spaces, the trends driving demand, and actionable steps for making the most of this growing market.
Key Steps and Timeline for Renting Office Space

A Road Map to Finding, Paying for and Moving Into Office Space
10 Questions To Ask Your Agent When Touring Office Space

Touring office space? Ask these 10 key questions to evaluate costs, amenities, lease terms, and workspace suitability before making your decision.
8 Questions to Ask When Touring Warehouse Space

You Need to Consider Details Like Planning, Power, and Parking
Different Types of Industrial Units to Rent

A guide to the various types of industrial units available for rent in the UK, covering light industrial, general industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, and flexi-space units. Find the perfect fit for your business.
What is Ground Rent?

Understanding the Basics, Implications, and Strategies for Managing Ground Rent
What is a Rent Review in a Commercial Lease?

Navigating the Impact of Rent Reviews on Your Commercial Property Costs and Rights
Flying Freehold

Understand how flying freeholds affect ownership, legal access, lending decisions, and long-term investment viability in UK commercial property.
Everything You Need to Know About Industrial Space in Birmingham

Understand Birmingham's industrial property market, from available unit types and rental costs to strategic location choices and key features to prioritise when leasing space.
What Does the Birmingham Office Market Look Like Today?

Explore Office Space Trends, District Hotspots, and Flexible Leasing in Birmingham
How To Rent Office Space

Compare space types, estimate costs, and follow the essential steps to secure the right office lease for your business.
A Guide to Coworking Agreements

Protecting Your Business: Legal Considerations in Coworking Agreements
Types of Property Ownership in the UK

A clear overview of UK property ownership structures, with practical guidance on how each type affects control, risk, and long-term value for commercial investors.
Types of Coworking Spaces

Find the right coworking setup for your team by comparing workspace formats, pricing models, and real-world use cases across the UK.
Key Factors to Consider When Renting Retail Space

Leasing retail space in the UK involves many important considerations. Learn about parking, shop frontage, zoning, lease terms, and more to make an informed decision when choosing the perfect location for your business.
10 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Property Agent

A Tenant Rep Can Help Your Business Find and Execute the Perfect Lease
Understanding Reversionary Yield in Commercial Property Investment

Calculating Future Potential for UK Property Investors
What is Peppercorn Rent?

Maximise Your Investment Potential with Low Ground Rent Leases
Leasehold Commercial Properties

Essential Knowledge for UK Property Investors
Freehold Commercial Property

Explore the Advantages, Responsibilities, and Key Considerations of Freehold Ownership
Shared Freehold Explained

Learn how shared freehold works and why it matters for commercial real estate investors.
What is a Commonhold Property?

Learn how commonhold works, its benefits, and how to set it up for your commercial property investments.
Full Repairing and Insuring Leases

Clear, actionable insights on FRI leases, outlining tenant responsibilities, due diligence, negotiation strategies, and valuation impacts for informed investment decisions.
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Explained

Maximise Returns on Your UK Commercial Property Portfolio
Don't Know B2 from Sui Generis?

Property Use Regulations in England and Wales Were Recently Update
How Much Retail Space Do I Need for My Shop?

Calculating 'Sales Per Square Foot' is One Way to Find the Right Fit
3 Approaches to Repurposing Shopping Centres in the UK

How UK Shopping Centres Are Transforming Their Business Models
High Streets or Shopping Centres: Which Location Fits Your Brand?

A Strategic Analysis of Modern High Street and Shopping Centre Options