When leasing or buying commercial property, there is a great deal of things that you need to consider. This may determine how well your investment will be able to perform in future and so it should be done with the greatest care.
You need to consider the property and this should include all improvements as well as land. You also need to consider the business component or lease. You should investigate and also analyze all the pros and cons of every component and how it will measure against the entire strategy of the investment.
Commercial property
When you are investing for the purposes of capital growth, there are certain kinds of retail, commercial or industrial properties that can be a very superior option. It is important to know that not all kinds of properties will perform the same. There will always be differences.
When you start to analyze the great potential of a physical property, location and position need to be considered and should actually be the key elements in the process of making a decision. In property, the capital growth of an asset comes from the increase of the land value and the location influences the demand and supply for the land and this then determines the value. A good example is a central business district where the value of land is very high and this actually drives the capital growth.
When the land value goes up, then the value of all the improvements or even the building itself will depreciate with time. This means that the land appreciation should be sufficient enough to counter the building depreciation and also to grow the asset value with time.
Position means how easy it is to access the property. You should ensure that the location matches with the kind of business that you are planning to operate in the area or premises. A good example is a distribution center that needs to receive shipping on a regular basis and needs to dispatch as well. It should have a great space and road access that isn’t hindered. This may be a good match for a city fringe or a place that is near to the port. Arterial roads make it even easier to access.
Lease
It doesn’t really matter if you are looking for a capital growth or for rent return. The leasing strategy is very important to the performance of the assets in the long run. A leasing strategy should allow regular reviews on rent so as to be competitive and viable at all times. This should include things like the provision for maintenance of the property as well as fit outs that will make sure that improvements are kept at a standard that is suitable.
The layout and size of the premises
This is a very important consideration. You should find premises that can actually handle your kind of business in a very efficient manner. You need to consider the structure and its appearance both externally and internally. Consider the height of ceilings depending on what activities you plan to carry out and all the facilities that visitors and employees will be able to enjoy.