Renting or buying: what suits your business premises?

Sonnevanck Vastgoed

·Premises·3 min read

Flexibility or building equity

Renting gives freedom of movement, buying builds equity. Which choice is best depends on your growth expectations, your financial room and the market at your location. These points help you weigh up.

When renting is wise

• Your business grows or shrinks quickly
• You want to keep capital free for operations
• The location is temporary or tied to a contract
• You want to outsource maintenance and management

When buying is wise

• You stay at the same location for a long time
• You want to convert or expand as you see fit
• Rents in your region are rising fast
• You want to build equity in your building

Consider the hybrid forms too

Sale-and-leaseback, hire purchase or a share in an investment entity combine advantages of both. A lease with a purchase option can also be a good solution if you want flexibility now but ownership later.

Independent advice

Sonnevanck Vastgoed advises independently on accommodation strategy, site selection and guidance with lease or purchase contracts. We have no interest in a specific building or landlord. Schedule a meeting without obligation.