General Investigation
- Investigate reason for Sale
- Investigate the owner’s original intent for such an investment
- Speculative Investment
- Build to suit – lease
- Build to suit – own use
- Understand owner’s business philosophy
- Investigate owner’s business history
- Investigate owner’s professional standing
- Investigate general attributes of the building:
- Age
- Locational Characteristics
- Basic Construction
- Initial Impression of Condition
- General “Appeal” in the City/neighbourhood
- Tenancy and History of Use
- Tenant Complaints
- Marketing Issues
- General Maintenance/Renovation History
- Review APOD – Annual Property Operating Document
- Active Warranties, Service Contracts in Force
- Review Energy Consumption – Actual Billing History ($/sq ft)