A BUILD TO SUIT PROJECT IS EXACTLY HOW IT SOUNDS…
BUILDING TO SUIT THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF A TENANT.
WHAT IS A BUILD TO SUIT
how does it work?
Again, a Build to Suit is precisely how it sounds… building to suit the particular needs of a client. Typically, this is a commercial building specifically designed and constructed for a certain business.
There are multiple ways to complete a build to suit, but the most popular tend to be:
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WHAT ARE THE
Costs & Lease Structure
There are a number of factors that determine the specific costs of a build to suit project. They may include:
Typically, the specific requirements of the tenant will play a significant role in establishing the cost of the project and based on the costs, the rental rate (rent constant) is established. The overall project and rent will need to make sense for all parties involved. Once the cost is established the development terms are agreed upon and the project begins.
Most build to suit projects tend to be net leases, where the occupant is responsible for the operating and management costs of the property. A longer-term lease generally allows the developer to achieve more favorable financing, translating into a reduction in rent constant.
WHAT ARE THE
ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES, AND HURDLES?
The main advantages are a customized building, newly built, and specifically designed for the business with a pre-negotiated rental constant and locked in place for many years.
However, depending on a tenant’s business approach, the longer-term lease may be a drawback as it requires a client to commit as a tenant for longer period. The client must be able to accurately forecast future growth to ensure the BTS will meet long-term needs.
More so, one of the major hurdlers in build to suit development is the upfront costs of construction which requires the client and soon to be tenant to have excellent credit to obtain financing. The lender will want to know that the company that signed the lease will be sufficient for rent for the entire term.
Summary
Build to suit developments are considered the most sought after and universally beneficial project delivery methods in the commercial real estate industry. Although there are many moving parts that must come together for a build to suit to come to fruition, when completed, they are truly an ‘everyone wins’ situation. Furthermore, we understand that developing build to suit properties implies working to fully meet the operational needs of our clients. As a result, our goal is to always make sure we deliver the best solutions for our clients on every project- turning their vision into a reality!
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