{"id":14733,"date":"2018-05-02T10:30:16","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T02:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=14733"},"modified":"2022-07-01T04:51:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:51:32","slug":"9-things-newbies-look-investing-office-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/9-things-newbies-look-investing-office-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"9 things for newbies to look for when investing in office properties"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-things-newbies-look-investing-office-properties.jpg\" alt=\"9 things newbies look investing office properties\" width=\"720\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-things-newbies-look-investing-office-properties.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-things-newbies-look-investing-office-properties-940x624.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to commercial properties, office spaces are often considered an investment for the pros. It\u2019s one of the more volatile property types, and often one of the most rewarding. Before you decide to step into the office game, here are some key things to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b> The names of tenants matter a lot more, compared to residential properties<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With residential properties, the name of the previous tenant usually doesn\u2019t matter much. With offices however, the names of the tenants are a big deal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Google moves into your office property, for example, better leases and higher rental incomes will probably follow \u2013 and you\u2019ll likely get generous offers from interested buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you another example, consider two office buildings in the same general location; let\u2019s say they\u2019re both on Shenton Way, and next to each other. Assume that they are similar in rental yield and age. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, one office building is leased by Samsung, JP Morgan, and Volkswagen. The other office building is leased by a random assortment of small to medium sized businesses. In this situation, which office building will sell for more? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably guessed it: the one with the stronger brand names, because those tenants are internationally known companies; we <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they can maintain their leases. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As such, investors in office space must be extra discerning when it comes to who the tenants are. It\u2019s also not uncommon to lower rental rates for iconic companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> C class offices are difficult for new investors<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C class offices tend to be in difficult locations, are in aging or obsolete buildings, or both. These properties are for investors who see future potential in the area, or who are trying to renovate and revive old properties (rental yield can be much higher than the typical four to five per cent if they succeed, due to the low cost).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But while these properties are much cheaper than their A and B class counterparts, the risk to new investors is very high. It takes a lot of experience and acumen to spot bargain buys, and a new investor runs the risk of owning a dead-end building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as for buying a cheap, long-vacant office space\u2026\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Office properties are more closely tied to the country\u2019s economic growth<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More so than most other property types, offices are affected by Singapore\u2019s economic growth. Even a news report of a lower Production Managers Index (PMI) can be enough to turn away formerly interested buyers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason is straightforward: as companies expand, they need more office space. As they contract, they need less office space. This can cause rental income to swing up or down by large amounts, making offices a particularly volatile investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors should retain a portion of earnings during economic booms, to ride out losses during the downturns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, this is a good reason to avoid mediocre or \u201cmass market\u201d type properties. These middle-of-the-road investments may require a smaller cash outlay; but during a downturn, offices with a solid location are resilient: companies will still seek out these offices, whereas the buildings with mediocre locations will go vacant. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Pay attention to who is leaving and staying, before you buy<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common newbie mistake is to fail to check the tenant leases, before buying. The worst thing you can do is buy when four out of the five tenants are about to leave the next quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you invest, always familiarise yourself with the tenants, and on the remaining length of their leases.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Shophouses are a favourite alternative to traditional offices<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can afford to invest in one, shophouses are a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/hub-projects\/property-2018-march-issue\/office-retail-recovery-may-boost-shophouse-segment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong alternative to traditional office buildings in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Businesses that require more flair (such as design firms and creative agencies) often opt for shophouses instead of traditional office buildings. Furthermore, there are many shophouses located in the Central Business District (CBD), such as in Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar, and Boat Quay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One added advantage of shophouses is that many are conserved. As they\u2019re considered historically important, you\u2019re less likely to see your investment demolished to make way for a new road.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Co-working spaces are causing a lot of disruption in the office space<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-working spaces <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/property\/co-working-spaces-boosting-office-and-retail-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are on the rise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with players like WeWork and The Working Capitol muscling in on prime office locations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-working spaces have three powerful forces in their favour: the growing number of self-employed who need them in the gig economy, the explosion of tech start-ups, and the growing number of companies that don\u2019t want to be locked into long leases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, co-working spaces have their own problems \u2013 not least of these is the high number of tenants constantly coming and going, and the administration needed to track them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, it\u2019s something enterprising investors may want to consider. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Singapore is decentralising its business hub<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CBD has long been the home of prime, A class offices; and it was once assumed that offices in this area will always hold their value. While that\u2019s likely to be true for many years yet, investors must consider that Singapore is decentralising its business hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do check out the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) master plan: the new concept is to have scattered business hubs, in places such as Jurong, Paya Lebar, Punggol, and so forth. This is to ease the burden on the transport infrastructure, so not everyone has to crowd to get to and from the CBD at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the long term, offices far outside the CBD \u2013 such as in the future Punggol Digital District (planned to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todayonline.com\/singapore\/new-punggol-digital-district-create-28000-jobs-open-gradually-2023\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open in 2023 and create 28,000 jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) could see a significant rise in value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD offices may see their traditional dominance fade a little; and investors can find good deals outside of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> It\u2019s not the number of foreign workers you should be watching, it\u2019s the <\/b><b><i>type <\/i><\/b><b>of foreign workers <\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rise in the number of foreign workers doesn\u2019t automatically translate to better office rentals. What matters is the type of foreign workers coming in. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors should pay attention to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) demographics <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/documents-and-publications\/foreign-workforce-numbers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and note the number of S and E Pass foreign workers. These are the workers who are most likely going to need office space. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do note that the requirements for white collar foreign workers <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/government-economy\/parliament-tighter-rules-to-support-singaporeans-and-raise-quality-of-foreign\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are getting tighter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to improve job prospects for locals. This could put a squeeze on office rentals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, offices in good locations \u2013 and which can draw recognised tenants \u2013 have much less to fear from falling demographics. If you stick to the basic principles of office property (good location and recognised tenants), the rental income should keep flowing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you found this article interesting, 99.co recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/co-working-spaces-singapore\/\">9 co-working spaces in Singapore that&#8217;ll make you want to go to work<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/investing-commercial-property\/\">thinking of investing in commercial property<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find the commercial property of your dreams today on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/?utm_source=blog%20main%20site%20conversion\">99.co<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to commercial properties, office spaces are often considered an investment for the pros. It\u2019s one of the more volatile property types, and often one of the most rewarding. 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