Estimation of the rental rate is the determination of the market level of payment for the use of the property, taking into account its characteristics and lease conditions. For a correct comparison, it is important to take into account not only the declared rate per square meter, but also the composition of the payment: VAT, operating costs, utility payments, indexation, contract term, rental holidays and other commercial conditions.
The rental rate is usually expressed in the cost of renting a unit of area for a certain period, for example, rubles per square meter per year or month. Rent is the final payment under the contract, which depends on the area of the object and the structure of expenses. In the evaluation, these indicators are presented in a comparable format.
When it is necessary to estimate the rental rate
Market valuation helps the owner, tenant, investor or developer verify business conditions and make data-driven decisions.
Conclusion of a new lease agreement
The assessment indicates whether the proposed rate is in line with the current market and the conditions of comparable properties.
Extension or revision of the treaty
Market data form a reasoned position for negotiating rate changes, indexation and other conditions.
Investment analysis
The lease rate is used in calculations of cash flow, yield and value of an investment asset.
Business plan and financial model
For a development project, the assessment helps to substantiate the rental income forecast and check the stability of the financial model.
Related-party transactions
Independent market benchmark allows you to justify the commercial terms of the lease and fix the logic of the calculation.
Disputes and disagreements over the terms of the lease
The assessment can be used as an independent analytical basis when discussing the economically sound level of rent.
For which objects the rental rate is estimated
ERA CAPITAL assesses the market level of rentals in the main segments of commercial real estate. For each segment, its own comparison objects and price-forming factors are used.
Offices and business centres
Building class, business district, transport accessibility, finish quality, engineering, parking and contract terms.
Commercial premises
Traffic, location in the facility, showcases, entrance, trading environment, format of the premises and commercial potential of the location.
Warehouses and logistics complexes
Warehouse class, transport accessibility, height, floor load, engineering capacity, docks and location relative to highways.
Production facilities
Purpose, capacity, engineering infrastructure, logistics, technical limitations and the ability to adapt to the tenant.
Hotel properties
Location, format of the object, operational indicators and conditions of use of real estate.
Land plots
Location, permitted use, area, engineering, access roads and scenario of use of the site.
What Affects the Market Rental Rate
When estimating the rental rate, an object is considered in the context of a particular segment and competitive environment. The expert compares the characteristics of the object with analogues and takes into account the differences that can affect the rental conditions.
Location and availability
The area, proximity to the metro and highways, transport connectivity, environment and business activity.
Size and configuration
Block size, layout, divisibility, floor, entrances and functionality of the space.
Class and condition of the object
The quality of the building, engineering systems, technical condition, decoration and readiness of the room for use.
Conditions of contract
Lease term, indexation, deposit, possibility of early withdrawal, distribution of expenses and other contractual parameters.
Composition
VAT, OPEX, utilities and other costs should be accounted for equally for the object being evaluated and its analogues.
Benefits and incentive conditions
Rental holidays, owner’s contribution to finishing and other concessions can significantly change the effective rental rate.
How to assess the market rental rate
The work is based on the analysis of the object and the rental market. In most market situations, comparison with similar objects becomes a key tool. Other approaches and methods are applied when they are consistent with the assessment task and available data. If an official assessment report is required, the work is carried out taking into account Federal Law No. 135-FZ and applicable federal valuation standards, including FSO I-VI and FSO No. 7 for real estate.
Setting the task
The object, the evaluation date, the purpose of the work, the format of the result and the parameters of the bet that need to be determined are determined.
Facility data collection
The area, purpose, technical characteristics, condition, current or expected lease conditions are analyzed.
Market analysis and selection of analogues
Proposals and available data on transactions in a comparable segment are studied. If necessary, data from real estate market analysts ERA CAPITAL are used.
Comparison of lease terms
Analogs are reduced to a single format taking into account the location, area, quality of the object, the composition of the rate, the term of the contract, indexation and incentive conditions.
Determination of the market level
Based on the analysis, a reasonable conclusion is formed about the market rental rate at the set date.
Preparation of results and support
The customer receives an agreed format of the result, and, if necessary, a report on the evaluation of real estate and explanations for calculations.