Exhibit 23.5

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We have issued our report dated September 25, 2013, with respect to the Historical Summary of the Inland Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2012 included in the September 25, 2013 Current Report of American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. on Form 8-K/A, which is incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement. We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of the aforementioned report. 

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

November 27, 2013