Efficiency a true win-win

January 13, 2008 in Articles

Author: Brian Giguere
Publication: Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

In a market with many leasing options for tenants, property owners need to differentiate their buildings from those of the competition. One area that many owners neglect is the efficiency - or, should I say, the inefficiency - of the building’s utility costs and property maintenance.

In any given market, tenants can expect to pay an average per-square-foot price, but they may find there is a wide range when it comes to common area maintenance charges (CAMs) and utility costs.

Because they are in a very desirable area in which tenants have few options and little leverage, some commercial property owners are able to get away with energy-inefficient buildings.

But most owners could increase occupancy rates and income by cutting costs for their tenants. (Continued on PDF)

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