Illustrative scenario 01A long lease to one tenant
An investor wants to finance a building with one income source. Lease conditions and tenant exposure need review.
Useful information for the conversation
- Full lease and tenant details
- Rent and arrears history
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02Several commercial tenants
A building has multiple leases. Rent, vacancies and expiry dates need a consolidated view.
Useful information for the conversation
- Rent and arrears history
- Property valuation or sales particulars
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A lease ending soon
An investor is assessing a property before reletting. The income risk and plans for the space matter.
Useful information for the conversation
- Property valuation or sales particulars
- Deposit and maintenance budget
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Read the lease as part of the investment
A developer or commercial property owner wants to discuss commercial investment property. Two points need attention: full lease and tenant details; rent and arrears history. Lease length, break clauses, rent reviews and repair obligations can materially affect the income. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deposit and maintenance budget
- Full lease and tenant details
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Property valuation or sales particulars
A developer or commercial property owner has started a conversation about commercial investment property, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: property valuation or sales particulars; deposit and maintenance budget. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Full lease and tenant details
- Rent and arrears history
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Read the lease as part of the investment
Lease length, break clauses, rent reviews and repair obligations can materially affect the income. A strong headline yield may hide a short unexpired lease or upcoming expenditure. The valuation and lender will consider marketability if the tenant leaves.
Commercial property can have long void periods and concentrated tenant risk. Rental income is not assured.