

CUSTOMER GUIDE
PURCHASING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?
HERE'S WHAT YOU MUST KEEP IN MIND...
LOCATION
REMEMBER, WHAT MIGHT BE A GREAT LOCATION FOR A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MIGHT NOT BE SO FOR A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY.
Ask yourself the following:
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1) Is the place generally buzzing with activity?
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2) Is the property on a fairly wide motorway?
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3) Is it easily approachable from all directions?
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4) Is there sufficient parking space around?
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5) Are there other commercial properties around?
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6) Is the area a business district and popular shopping area?
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7) Would it be suitable for what you have in mind?


ELEVATION
HOW ATTRACTIVE A PROPERTY LOOKS FROM OUTSIDE OFTEN DECIDES CUSTOMER PREFERENCE AND FOOTFALL.
So, check out the following points:
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1) Does the property attract immediate attention?
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2) Does it have a glass facade that ensures ample natural light inside?
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3) Does it have an imposing and impressive entrance?
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4) Will it add face value to your business?
FEATURES
CONVENIENCE, UTILITY, PRACTICALITY AND STATE-OF-THE-ART FEATURES ARE A MUST CHECK.
So, check out the following:
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1) Is the entrance lobby warm and welcoming?
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2) Are the elevators high speed and of a renowned brand? Is there adequate power back-up?
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3) Are the stairways wide and easy to use, especially in an emergency?
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4) Are there sufficient washrooms for visitors and customers?
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5) Does every unit have an attached washroom?
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6) Is there provision of sufficient water for everyone who utilizes the property as well as visitors?
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7) Is the building eco-friendly with extensive use of solar panels and large expanses of glass for power saving?
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8) Are there enough CCTV cameras and security personnel to ensure the safety and security of one and all?
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9) Is the property fire-safe with comprehensive measures for high-speed evacuation in the event of an emergency?
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10) Is the property Wi-Fi enabled?


QUALITY
THERE ARE MANY FACETS TO QUALITY. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT EVERYTHING.
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1) Has good quality construction material been used?
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2) Is good quality workmanship evident?
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3) Are the fixtures of renowned brands and premium quality?
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4) Have top quality electrical fittings and wires been used?
PRICE
THE PRICE OF A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WILL OFTEN DEPEND ON A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT PARAMETERS.
​So, while weighing the price of the property, consider the following:
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1) Is it located in a flourishing business district, or is it in a virgin territory?
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2) What is the prevalent rate per sq. ft. in the area in other such properties?
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3) If new, is it a ready-possession property or still under construction?
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4) If on resale, how old is the building, how well has it been maintained and is the rate commensurate?
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5) Is the price right for you, depending on the returns you expect from your business activity?
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6) If you believe, the property will add stature to your business, is it a worthwhile investment?


VALUE FOR MONEY
OFTEN A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MIGHT APPEAR EXPENSIVE, BUT MAY ACTUALLY BE GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY.
​So consider the following:
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1) Is the square feet utilization above average? Most developers offer around 40-45% Built-up to Saleable area.
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2) If under construction, what are the chances that it will command a higher than the booking rate immediately on possession?
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3) If ready-possession, how certain are you that your enterprise will flourish from day one because of all the favourable parameters?
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4) If it is an investment, do you envisage handsome returns in the form of rent or simply value appreciation over time?