Are Triple Net Lease Property Investments Risk Free?
Many property investors believe that triple net leased property investments make for good, safe, passive investments.
This can be the case, but there can also be serious financial consequences should they not be managed properly.
Triple net leases differ from traditional leases in that the tenant is generally responsible for all of the operating expenses including repairs, maintenance and life cycle capital expenditure – a new roof, air conditioning system, lifts, and the like.
However, there are risks to be aware of with such property. Triple net lease investments are often single tenanted properties, perhaps with a special purpose or use.
The commercial stability of the tenant is of course fundamental in any investment, but in a triple net lease are they also going to:
- Take a proactive and planned approach to managing the asset?
- Keep on top of property maintenance and life cycle repairs and replacements?
- Fully understand what their obligations are?
- Know how to live up to and manage their end of the bargain? Continue reading
Capex Planning Makes Property More Valuable
If you’re an Owner or Manager of commercial property you may well now be planning budgets and setting targets for the year ahead and beyond.
There are a number of questions to be answered:
- What needs to be repaired, replaced or improved?
- What are the priorities?
- When does it need to be done?
- What could safely be deferred?
- How much will it cost?
- What will be the return?
Napier & Blakeley can help answer all of these questions and more. Our expertise extends beyond Services Engineers, Building Consultants and Quantity Surveyors who have current cost information to produce cost estimates and property tax depreciation reporting aligned to the commercial goals of your business and intentions for the property.
Spending money is not all bad news:
- Needs can be prioritised.
- Cash flow can be improved through capital allowances and tax depreciation.
- Valuations can be improved. Continue reading
