Raul Flores, Director and CEO of TITAN Property Group (TPG) provide guidelines for commercial property tenants.
Managing Commercial Rental Increases
It is vital that commercial property tenants in South Africa (SA) understand rental escalation in this section of the real estate market. This is crucial to manage expenses and ensure sustainable business practises. Correct calculations are necessary for financial strategy planning and negotiations with the landlord.
Structure of Commercial Rental Increases
A commercial lease agreement in SA usually provides all relevant details regarding any increases. Terms are mostly fixed for a period and can also be structured to accommodate changing external economic situations.
Most used escalation calculation methods include fixed annual increases, externals factors such as inflation rates affecting cost of living, keeping mind market-related considerations. Most landlords include an annual 10% increase in the contract, providing both parties with sufficient time to budget accordingly.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflects inflation rates. Taking this into consideration, rent would be tied to cost of living. Market conditions play a big role when negotiating a lease agreement. In a rising market, the landlord can reap the benefits but tenants could be in for a shock if the increase rises sharply. A lease, taking into account CPI adjustments, is ideal to plan ahead in line with economic conditions. Finally, popular commercial areas such as close to harbours or airports and main highways, could see higher increases.
Rental increases could also be affected by type of business and duration of the lease. Reliable tenants with longer leases are able to negotiate more favourable terms with landlords,” Raul Flores.
Understanding lease agreement terms are essential in negotiating rental increases. Tenants should be aware of any clauses. This makes it crucial to rent from reputable estate agents such as TPG, who understand market conditions, to negotiate the most favourable terms for both landlords and tenants.
Landlords need professional lease agreements
In order to avoid misunderstandings and disputes, both landlord and tenant need to understand their respective rights and obligations before signing. Especially with regards to maintenance and repairs, guidelines should be clearly stated from the outset. It is imperative to speak to commercial lease experts.
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