Buying an office: the owner-occupier’s decision
Buying an office can serve a long-term operating plan, but ownership also commits capital and creates responsibilities. Compare it with renting under the same business assumptions.
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Buying an office can serve a long-term operating plan, but ownership also commits capital and creates responsibilities. Compare it with renting under the same business assumptions.
Test the period of use
Consider how long the team expects to need the location and layout. Examine the effect of growth, contraction or a change in activity. A short operating horizon can make flexibility valuable.
Compare complete costs
Include purchase expenses, finance where relevant, recurring charges, maintenance and an eventual exit. Compare them with a realistic lease alternative. Make the assumptions explicit rather than claiming that one route is universally better.