It is tempting
to buy a property for your business.
Owning property is always a good investment and with each bond repayment
you are increasing your asset rather than paying off your landlord’s bond. Over
a decade or two of ownership, occupancy costs for the business will approach
zero assuming that the bond would’ve been paid off. Various tax advantages also apply.
You get to decide
on the best use of space without having to pander to a difficult landlord or
deal with annual rent increases. Any
unused space can be leased out to other small business, reducing your monthly costs
and adding an income. However, being a
landlord has its own costs – the hassle of managing leases, collecting rent,
replacing tenancies etc. These are fairly straightforward tasks when handled by
a dedicated property management firm, but tricky to extract maximum value when
it is not your core business.
It’s a big decision to make, so
ensure that you have sufficient cash-flow for building maintenance, rates and
taxes and insurance, as well as a cash-flow to run your business. Typically,
you will have a 70:30 loan to equity percentage. 5th
Avenue Properties will give you expert advice in
order to get the best loan terms. Regardless
of which bank you go with, the lending fundamentals are the same: what rental
income will the property generate? Is this income market related in terms of
rental? Is this affordable to the purchaser/tenant? Is the purchase price
market related? Allow us to assess these
risks for you.
We will help ensure that the space
will accommodate growth and is also easily saleable/rentable should you need to
re-locate.
A new or growing business may experience unexpected needs in the future. If your business continues growing, your
owned premises may become inadequate, forcing a sale of the property which can
be difficult, in particular if you’ve customized it in a way that narrows its
appeal to the general market.
It is critical to purchase under
expert advice. A reputable commercial broker, such as 5th Avenue, will provide
you with a short list of appropriate properties. 5th
Avenue Properties have an in depth knowledge and are
able to provide critical information including recent transactions in the area,
vacancy levels, demand, rentals and market prices. This information will assist
in determining the right purchase price.
We are also able to provide property evaluations, negotiate lease terms with
potential tenancies and provide planning and due diligence solutions.
However, bear in mind that buying commercial property
will initially cost far more upfront.
There are the building transfer, appraisal and on–going maintenance
costs along with a typical substantial down payment (+/- 30% of the value if
the building) and possible property improvement costs.
Make an educated decision about whether to buy or lease a property for your business with the assistance of 5th Avenue Properties
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