replied on Thursday, July 21, 2011 02:45 PM
COMM PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION & RENTAL(based on experience). 1. Plan construction in two phases. Structure followed by finishing work. Banks,Multi-National and large businesses prefer unfinished structure. 2. Plan electric load calculation and transormer requirement from a good professional. Provide separate meters to each floor or combination of floors. 3. Be very careful with the water proofing of basement, water and septic tank. If there is a seepage in your building you will face problems and headaches. 4.You should have financial strength to keep the Plaza vacant for two years if not more.If not, then forget it. You will develop hyper-tension.It is hard to find good tenants. And they will black mail you once they know that you are desperately looking for tenants. most of Shop keepers and offices default on the payment of rent. 5. Taxation is very high (15% property tax, 10% Income tax). You have to be very alert to ensure that the CBW doesn't charge you more taxes. CONCLUSION: Management of comm property is a full time job. Construct it only if you have the energy to manage it and financial strength to keep it vacant. |