Balance the risk and profit

Morley, Stuart

Balance the risk and profit - 2007 - Estates Gazette (0723) 9 June 2007, 160-161(2) .

Mainly for Students article examines the implications of preletting agreements from the developer?s viewpoint. There are financial benefits and drawbacks. Prelet negotiations may delay construction and increase land finance costs. However, banks will normally take a favourable view of prelets. The developer?s risk may also be reduced. A significant prelet may stimulate interest in a site. The property cycle is considered, with rent reviews potentially taking place upon the date of occupation.


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