Quick answer: Compare total occupancy economics and strategic flexibility: deposit/equity, interest, principal, property outgoings, tax/adviser implications, fitout control, lease escalation, future space needs and the return the same capital could earn inside the business.
Questions borrowers, investors and developers commonly ask
- My mortgage repayment is close to the rent — does that mean buying is obvious?
- How do I compare buying premises with investing the deposit back into the business?
A repayment comparison is incomplete
Principal repayment builds equity while interest and ownership costs are expenses. Rent also buys flexibility and preserves capital.
Stress-test the business plan
Model a sales downturn, interest-rate rise and need for larger premises before deciding that owning is strategically superior.
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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
My mortgage repayment is close to the rent — does that mean buying is obvious?
Compare total occupancy economics and strategic flexibility: deposit/equity, interest, principal, property outgoings, tax/adviser implications, fitout control, lease escalation, future space needs and the return the same capital could earn inside the business.
How do I compare buying premises with investing the deposit back into the business?
Principal repayment builds equity while interest and ownership costs are expenses.
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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