Compare offices and community retail without mixing assumptions
An office and a community shop can suit different investment objectives. Comparing them requires separate operating assumptions before any headline yield is considered.
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An office and a community shop can suit different investment objectives. Comparing them requires separate operating assumptions before any headline yield is considered.
Describe each occupier
For the office, examine business access and workspace requirements. For the shop, investigate frontage, customer catchment and the physical needs of trading. Avoid assuming the same vacancy or fit-out conditions apply to both.
Reconcile income and cost
Use documented leases where available and identify projections clearly. Include recurring charges, works and potential downtime. A meaningful comparison explains the different risks as well as the expected income.