Both Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) brought in sweeping changes, compelling real estate industry to rethink not just lease accounting but also lease administration processes. Aside from extensive regulatory changes, proliferation of digital technology, changing stakeholders’ expectations, volatile economic environment and intensifying competition continue to present daunting challenges
The US Law defines CAM charges as the expense that a tenant is expected to pay up on a pro-rata basis towards the annual maintenance, repair and operation of common utility areas, as incurred by the landlord / property owner. In the real scenario, CAM charges are basically whatever the landlord has mentioned in the
Real estate players are increasingly installing lease administration and accounting software. Given the stringent compliance mandate by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), expansive portfolios and complex nature of transactions, software applications have become rather mainstream. While some prefer to go for a single vendor approach for both
Commercial real estate can be a very lucrative business but managing it is a different ball game altogether. All things considered, commercial property management can be tedious, complex and extremely time-consuming. It is a demanding process and if not done well can negatively impact business. Hiring a property management can help run operations smoothly, but
Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and other operating expenses are carefully defined and included in the lease. While these clauses clearly outline the tenant expenses, more often than not real estate owners end up losing money due to incorrect reconciliation. Inaccurate CAM reconciliations can result in losses that can run up to tens of thousands of
Lease administration is a commonly used term, even though it is rarely understood in its entirety. As commercial property managers/owners you realize that managing leases is an integral part of your company’s operations. And lease administration is not a one-time task, rather it is a continuous process that allows you to manage and ensure all
Property management is key for commercial real estate portfolios. As a property owner/manager you understand that property management, while exciting, has a potential to hurt business if you put a foot wrong. Moreover, as you continue to scale your portfolio, the process of managing properties effectively and efficiently tend to become more complex and time
The real estate industry contributes $3.5 trillion to the US GDP. While the industry is the largest asset class sector in the world, it has been relatively slow in embracing technology. However, disruptive trends are compelling players to go beyond conventional operations and strategies to drive profitability and provide better customer service experiences. We all
When you have a business that’s growing and expanding. The temptation to have your own office is strong at this stage and you want to lease your office space. However, it is important to be aware of the many pitfalls that most businesses owners make when leasing for the first time. Prioritize Budget and Function
As we enter 2019, real estate industry experts, researchers, and economists focus on the major trends that will dictate the commercial real estate industry in the next twelve months. Here is a quick snapshot of top six trends. 1.Opportunity Zones Craze is Here to Stay Many investors are eagerly waiting for the finalized guidelines from