QUESTION 3 - 30 MARKS Scenario: A multi-national corporation is the sole tenant of a landmark...

 
 

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QUESTION 3 - 30 MARKS Scenario: A multi-national corporation is the sole tenant of a landmark CBD office building. The lessor, a major superannuation fund, has adopted a policy of rationalization which envisages the disposal of the property at an appropriate juncture. The lease has seven years to run and generates a net annual income of $4.5 million which is 20% below market. Supporting market data: Your analysis of comparable transactions has generated an appropriate freehold capitalization rate of 7%, a sinking fund rate of 4% and a 2% leasehold differential. N.B. Make sure you list all assumptions very clearly. Question 3.1: By reference to the appropriate calculations, provide comprehensive advice to the tenant who has been approached by the lessor with a view to surrender and renewal of the lease at market rent. Ensure you make explicit the position of each party. (20 marks) Question 3.2: With reference to the appropriate additional calculations, provide supplementary advice to the tenant in the event of their wishing to purchase the freehold interest. (10 marks) QUESTION 3 - 30 MARKS Scenario: A multi-national corporation is the sole tenant of a landmark CBD office building. The lessor, a major superannuation fund, has adopted a policy of rationalization which envisages the disposal of the property at an appropriate juncture. The lease has seven years to run and generates a net annual income of $4.5 million which is 20% below market. Supporting market data: Your analysis of comparable transactions has generated an appropriate freehold capitalization rate of 7%, a sinking fund rate of 4% and a 2% leasehold differential. N.B. Make sure you list all assumptions very clearly. Question 3.1: By reference to the appropriate calculations, provide comprehensive advice to the tenant who has been approached by the lessor with a view to surrender and renewal of the lease at market rent. Ensure you make explicit the position of each party. (20 marks) Question 3.2: With reference to the appropriate additional calculations, provide supplementary advice to the tenant in the event of their wishing to purchase the freehold interest. (10 marks)

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ANSWER 31 The tenant should not agree to surrender their lease and renew at market rent The tenants ... View the full answer