Quick answer: Buying premises can stabilise occupancy costs and build an asset, but it also ties up equity and concentrates operating and property risk. Compare the deposit, debt service, fitout, future space needs and opportunity cost of cash against continuing to lease.
Questions borrowers, investors and developers commonly ask
- Should I buy the warehouse my business operates from?
- Would I be better putting the deposit into business growth instead?
Ownership can solve strategic property risk
It may remove landlord renewal risk, give fitout control and capture property appreciation, but reduces flexibility if the business outgrows the site.
Do not starve working capital
A property purchase that consumes all cash can leave a healthy operating business undercapitalised.
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General information only. Commercial-property and development lending criteria vary by lender, transaction, security and market conditions. This is not legal, tax or investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the warehouse my business operates from?
Buying premises can stabilise occupancy costs and build an asset, but it also ties up equity and concentrates operating and property risk. Compare the deposit, debt service, fitout, future space needs and opportunity cost of cash against continuing to lease.
Would I be better putting the deposit into business growth instead?
It may remove landlord renewal risk, give fitout control and capture property appreciation, but reduces flexibility if the business outgrows the site.
Will every lender treat this the same way?
No. Commercial and development lending policy varies materially by lender and transaction.
Should I apply before the structure is tested?
For material or unusual transactions, test lender fit and the funding structure before creating formal applications.
Sources and verification
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