That Retail Property Guy
Welcome to That Retail Property Guy, the podcast where retail property expert Gary Marshall champions retail tenants and empowers professionals across the industry. With a career spanning decades, a dozen retailers, and millions in recovered losses for leading UK retailers, Gary shares his unparalleled knowledge to help retail tenants protect their rights, navigate leases, and maximise opportunities often overlooked by landlords, estates and accounts teams.
This podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the mysteries of retail property. Whether you're an experienced professional, a mid-sized chain, or someone just starting in the industry, Gary’s insights will help you build confidence, avoid pitfalls, and thrive in this complex field.
Through practical advice, real-world examples, and interviews with industry leaders, That Retail Property Guy is dedicated to fostering development and knowledge-sharing for the next generation of retail property experts.
Listen weekly and discover how small insights can lead to big wins for retail tenants everywhere. Start your journey to retail property mastery today!
Episodes
35 episodes
Retail Property Leases: Challenges of Subletting, Assignment & Privity of Contract
Challenges of Subletting and Assignment: Key Considerations for RetailersWhat can tenants do to mitigate the financial burdens of surplus properties including various strategies like subletting, underletting, and assignment in the...
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Episode 35
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16:33
FRS 102: Retailers Need to Act Now!
Preparing for FRS 102: New Financial Reporting Changes for Retailers In this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall discusses the upcoming changes in accounting rules under FRS 102, which will be mandatory ...
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Episode 34
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19:10
Retail Security Challenges: From Shoplifting to Building Theft
The Impact of Theft and Vandalism on Retail Buildings and Security MeasuresThis episode explores the multifaceted issue of theft in retail environments, beyond common shoplifting concerns. The discussion covers the various types of theft...
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Episode 33
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17:57
Maintenance, Repairs, and Dilapidations in Retail Leases
Understanding Commercial Lease Repair and Maintenance ObligationsThis episode provides an in-depth overview of commercial lease repairing obligations, emphasising the importance of tenants understanding their responsibilities and ...
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Episode 32
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18:17
Breaking the Ratchet: How New Lease Proposals Could Ban Upward-Only Rent Reviews
The Impact of Banning Upward Only Rent Reviews: A Deep DiveIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall explores the UK government's surprising proposal to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial property l...
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Episode 31
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14:24
Will Moving VOA into HMRC Just Perpetuate a Broken System?
Discussing the Upcoming VOA and HMRC Integration and Reimagining Business RatesIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall explores an announcement on the Gov UK website regarding the integration of the Valua...
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Episode 30
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15:11
Property Accounts Payable: The Overlooked Specialists in Retailers' Estates-Accounts Overlap
In this episode of That Retail Property Guy, we shine a light on one of the most overlooked yet essential functions in any retail property operation: Property Accounts Payable.While estates teams focus on leases and landl...
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Episode 29
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20:01
The Great Insurance Swindle: Hidden Costs for Tenant Occupiers
Navigating Insurance Obligations for Retail and Commercial TenantsIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall explores the often-overlooked complexities of insurance obligations within retail leases. He expla...
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Episode 28
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23:23
The Real Shift to Digital: E-billing's Impact on the Retail Property Sector
Revolutionising Retail Property with E-Billing: A Vision for the FutureGary Marshall, host of 'That Retail Property Guy,' delves into the evolving landscape of the retail property sector as it transitions from traditional paper or...
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Episode 27
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13:05
Letting Agents as Sanctions Police: Obligations Unveiled!
Navigating Sanctions in Property Letting: New Legal ObligationsIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall discusses the new legal obligations for UK letting agents effective from May 14, 2025, which require ...
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Episode 26
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13:52
TRPG 25 Episodes In: Reflections and Future Visions for Retail Property
Reflecting on 25 Episodes of Retail Property Insights with Gary MarshallIn this milestone 25th episode of 'That Retail Property Guy' podcast, host Gary Marshall reflects on the journey that began in January 2025, sharing insights ...
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Episode 25
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12:49
The Evolution of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954: Implications for Retail Property
Updates to the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954: Changes on the Horizon for Tenants and LandlordsIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' Gary Marshall delves into potential updates to the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act, explori...
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Episode 24
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15:52
Encore Episode: Read the F*#!*"#! Lease – Why Every Business Owner Should Know Exactly What They Signed
Encore Episode: The Importance of Reading Your Lease (RTFL!) for Retail Tenants – and Your Contracts and Legal Agreements for All Types of Businesses In this encore episode of That Retail Property Guy, prompted by a non-retai...
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Episode 23
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12:42
Measure Twice, Cut Once - Accurately Assessing Size and Space for Retail Rent Reviews
Measuring Up in Rent Reviews: Key Considerations for Retail TenantsIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall discusses crucial aspects of negotiating rent reviews from a retail tenant's perspective. Emphasi...
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Episode 22
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13:13
Knowledge Transfer: The Invisible Glue Connecting Experts and Learners
An Essential Guide to Knowledge Transfer in the Retail Property BusinessJoin Gary Marshall, host of That Retail Property Guy, as he discusses the critical concept of Knowledge Transfer in business. Knowledge Transfer is not just a...
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Episode 21
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19:22
When Landlords or Managing Agents Change - a Checklist for Retail Tenants
Managing Landlord Changes in Retail Property LeasesIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy', host Gary Marshall discusses the complexities involved when a landlord changes or assigns a new managing agent, focusing on the impa...
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Episode 20
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21:03
FRED82, IFRS16 & FRS102: How New Regulations on Lease Reporting Impact Retailers' Balance Sheets
The Major Acounting Changes Coming with FRS 102 and Their Impact on Retail LeasesHost Gary Marshall delves into the intersection of estate management and accounts payable, focusing on the impending changes to the UK's Financial Reporting...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:26
Lease Lines: The Crossover World of Big and Small Retail Tenants
Understanding Retail Tenants' Leases and Property: Big Chains to SMEsJoin host Gary Marshall as he delves into the concept of retail tenants, debunking the myth that big retailers always own their stores. He explains why many large chai...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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21:12
Lease Option Forensics: Options to Renew or Break, IFRS and Landlords' Ledgers
Understanding Lease Options to Renew or Break, and Their Impact on Business and IFRS Accounting in Retail Property In this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall explores the complexities of property lease ...
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Episode 17
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19:09
Leases, Landlords, Location Location - Demystifying Rent Reviews for Retail Tenants
Navigating Commercial Rent Reviews: Key Strategies and ConsiderationsIn this episode, host Gary Marshall delves into the intricacies of retailer rent reviews, emphasising the importance of understanding and reading the lease in detail. T...
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Episode 16
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16:39
Bailiffs, Billboards, Breaking and Entering: Five Cautionary Tales of Landlord Encounters
Navigating Tenant and Landlord Dynamics: Essential Insights and Cautionary TalesIn this episode, we delve into common interactions between tenants and landlords focusing on legal premises, mutual cooperation and practical challenges. Hig...
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Episode 15
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22:57
Retail Sector Readiness: Spring Statement Breakdown
Navigating Retail Property Challenges in Light of the Spring StatementIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall discusses the potential implications of the upcoming Spring Statement by the Chancellor on the retail...
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Episode 14
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12:27
Sharing Common Space and Facilities - a Land Grab for EV Chargers and Storage Containers
Sharing and Caring: Exploring Shared Spaces in Retail LeasesIn this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy', host Gary Marshall discusses the complexities of shared spaces in retail leases, including the etiquette and fairness in sharing r...
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Episode 13
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16:07
Estate Management 101: From Red Tape to Digital Solutions
The Evolution of Land Records and Modern Estate Management SystemsGary reminisces about the early days of managing land-based property records - physical documents like maps, leases and correspondence, prone to mould and mildew. Hear how...
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Episode 12
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9:55
Pat Head, Rub Stomach: the Financial Control Challenge
The Overlap: Bridging Estates Management and Accounts Payable In this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall explores the relationship between estates management and accounts payable within a retail setting, espec...
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Episode 11
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