Meet the Founder
Sam Henderson MRICS, BSc (Hons)
Sam has extensive experience in commercial property investment, development, and asset management. His impressive career includes transacting on over £400m worth of investments.
Sam runs his own investment and asset management company, Somerhill Group, which serves institutional, private equity and private investors. The company acquires, manages and enhances commercial property portfolios.
Sam has a deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape and a keen ability to identify and capitalise on investment opportunities.
Sam is a proud member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and he has a passion for teaching and mentoring. He has trained numerous professionals throughout his career and has consistently been commended for his exceptional teaching abilities.
Sam founded PropNav to bridge the gap in commercial real estate education and provide aspiring investors and seasoned professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. Through PropNav, he aims to share his extensive knowledge and experience, helping clients navigate the complexities of commercial real estate and achieve outstanding returns.
The Course
Learn all about commercial property, at your own pace.
A commercial property masterclass.
What You’ll Get:
- 12 detailed modules:
Interactive videos and lessons that cover all parts of commercial property, including market analysis, pricing, financing, property management, development, and more.
- Engaging quizzes:
Test your knowledge with a variety of quizzes, including multiple-choice and open-ended questions, designed to reinforce learning.
- Downloadable resources:
Access practical tools and templates, including appraisal templates, to support your learning and apply concepts learnt.
- Glossary of terms:
A comprehensive list of key terms used in commercial real estate.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, our expertly designed modules and comprehensive resources will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the commercial property investment and management.
Join now and start your journey to building wealth.
Key concepts:
1.Understanding the commercial property market
2.How to identify good investment opportunities
3.How to value commercial property
4.How to finance a commercial property purchase
5.Property management and operations
6.Investment strategies
7.Commercial property development
8.Sales and marketing
9.Technology in commercial property (PropTech!)
10.How to invest sustainably and ethically
11.Case studies and real world applications
12.A very useful Glossary of key terms
Student feedback
We are delighted to share the positive feedback we receive from our students at PropNav, and hear about their success stories in commercial property.
"I have been investing in residential property for several years and was interested in the commercial property sector. The course at PropNav has been very helpful in setting me up for my first investment"
- James Michie, Northumberland
"I have just finished the commercial property course with PropNav, I loved the way I could complete the course in my own time after my day job. I feel much more confident now with commercial property and look forward to investing with more confidence"
- Sally O'Hare, West Bromwich
"I am looking to break into the property industry, but I am put off by all of the regulation in residential. I found the commercial property world quite daunting but the course at PropNav has made it much clearer"
- Richard Jameson, Milton Keynes
Example Curriculum
- Module 1 Video (8:33)
- Overview of Commercial Real Estate
- Key Differences between Residential and Commercial Real Estate
- Market Segments (Office, Retail, Industrial, Multifamily, etc.)
- Economic Indicators and Market Trends
- Regulatory and Environmental Considerations
- Quiz - Understanding CRE
- Section summary
- Module 2 Video (7:13)
- Overview of Investment Strategies in Commercial Real Estate
- Market Research and Analysis
- Location and Demographics
- Property Evaluation and Due Diligence
- Measuring Commercial Properties
- Understanding Planning and Land Use
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Commercial Real Estate Investments
- Section summary
- Quiz
- Module 3 Video (8:37)
- Introduction to Commercial Property Valuation
- Understanding and Discounting Purchaser's Costs
- Valuing Income-Producing Properties (Income Capitalisation Approach)
- Example: Valuing an Income-Producing Opportunity
- Valuing Vacant Properties (ERV and Comparable Method)
- Example: Valuing a Vacant Commercial Property
- Key Financial Metrics
- Financial Modelling and Projections
- Quiz - Financial Fundamentals
- Section summary
- Downloadable Appraisal Templates
- Module 5 Video (6:55)
- Basics of property management
- Enhancing property value
- How to read a commercial lease
- Understanding Capital Expenditure and Value-Creation
- Leasing and tenant management
- Maintenance and facility management
- Legal and compliance issues
- Section summary
- Quiz - Property Management & Operations