Assessing a commercial project before it is built
An unbuilt commercial unit requires a view of both the future premises and the obligations incurred before delivery. A convenient payment schedule is only one part of that assessment.
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An unbuilt commercial unit requires a view of both the future premises and the obligations incurred before delivery. A convenient payment schedule is only one part of that assessment.
Read the proposed product closely
Examine the plan, specification, permitted-use assumptions, parking and service arrangements. Identify which details are contractual and which are illustrative. A rendering cannot establish how the completed unit will operate.
Stress-test timing and occupancy
Consider the effect of later completion, additional fit-out work and a longer period before income starts. Request the project and payment documentation and seek appropriate advice on unclear obligations. Keep projected rent separate from income demonstrated by a current lease.