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What is the Value of the Existing Tenant Base for Income Foc...

Sue McConnachie   |     Jun 16, 2021

When working in the real estate advisory and commercial property investment industry, due diligence is critical to successful purchase. This is especially true when it comes to assessing the value and quality of an existing commercial tenant base and the future income stream of the property.

Go one step further. Look beyond the past performance of the existing tenants as it is not always a reliable indicator of future performance. 

RECOURSE FOR TENANT DELINQUENCY AND BANKRUPTCY IN COMMERCIAL...

Sue McConnachie   |     Feb 05, 2021

Covid-19 is having a devasting impact on the global economy.  It raises significant implications for commercial landlords and their tenants facing the crisis.  The landlord is placed in a precarious situation during these times and is encouraged to improve their lease negotiations to protect their rights. There are several measures to help with protection, including comprehensive credit reporting, ensuring a guarantee or indemnity and requesting letters of credit and larger security deposits. These measures can assist should a tenant become delinquent or bankrupt. 

4 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN ASSESSING LEASE RENEWALS

Sue McConnachie   |     Dec 08, 2020

What could have changed since the original lease was executed?

  • The full legal corporate name due to an amendment or amalgamation.
  • Corporate Provincial status.
  • The jurisdiction in which a corporation is registered to do business.
  • Default with Companies Branch and Corporate Tax Branch.
  • Increased debt (including mortgages, lines of credit, term loans and credit cards).
  • Decreased bank account balances.
  • Delinquent activity (late payments, collection claims, legal actions, judgments or bankruptcy).

Reducing Tenant Risk During Uncertain Times: Download This P...

Sue McConnachie   |     Nov 09, 2020

Due to uncertainty relating to the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not
possible to estimate the future impact of the pandemic. During these unprecedented times, comes
the issue of your current or future tenants’ short term or long-term ability to meet rent obligations, leading
to important decisions you will now have to make. All property investments are subject to a degree
of risk and uncertainty. The tenant qualification strategy you use to replace vacated tenants,
deal with lease roll-overs and pre-leasing development space can significantly reduce tenant
risk.

Your Guide to Interpreting Key Commercial Tenant Credit Info...

Sue McConnachie   |     Feb 04, 2020

Property Managers want to make the best possible decisions to reduce risk and increase success when evaluating tenants. Up-to-date financial and credit information about prospective tenants, renewal tenants, acquisition tenants, or skipped / delinquent tenants, is essential.

We're pleased to share with you a new ebook, "Your Guide to Commercial Tenant Credit Reports", providing an overview of the 16 sections contained in our Comprehensive Tenant Reports.

Land Title Sub-Search - An Important Piece of a Credit Repor...

Sue McConnachie   |     Nov 15, 2019

There are many searches and sources of information utilized to comprise a current investigative report for the property manager, creditor, franchisor, or OEM. A land title sub search is one of those sources and can provide a range of pertinent information. Results can assist in confirming ownership, in what is often an individual’s primary asset.

Commercial Acquisition Due Diligence – Discover the Credit H...

Sue McConnachie   |     Oct 31, 2019

When working in real estate advisory or the commercial property investment industry, due diligence is critical to a successful purchase. This is especially true when it comes to assessing the value and quality of an existing commercial tenant base and the future income stream of the property.

Go one step further. Look beyond the past performance of the existing tenants, as it is not always a reliable indicator of future performance.

Personal Property Lien Registry - An Important Piece of the ...

Sue McConnachie   |     Apr 12, 2019

There are many searches and sources of information utilized to comprise a current investigative report for the property manager, creditor, franchisor, or OEM. The Personal Property Lien Registry is one of those sources and can provide a wide range of pertinent information. It is important to remember that the information gathered from this source is not always considered negative, as liens can also be registered in the normal course of business.

5 Ways to Steer Clear of a Potentially Bad Commercial Tenant

Sue McConnachie   |     Mar 22, 2019

Commercial leasing discloses a potential hazard of risk and liability. Ensuring you choose the right tenant, at the outset, can dramatically decrease the risk and minimize exposure to arrears, defaults, rent concessions, evictions, legal claims, theft and more. 

Common Questions Regarding Credit Checks for Renewal Tenants

Sue McConnachie   |     Mar 07, 2019

In this blog, Quality Credit Reporting (QCR) takes a look at some of the most common questions we receive in regards to credit checks for renewal tenants and lists them for your benefit here:

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