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Lease vs. Buy Analysis
A simplified net cash flow comparison over a 10-year holding period for corporate occupiers deciding whether to sign a lease or purchase a facility.
Space Requirements
Lease Scenario
Buy Scenario
10-Year Summary
Cost to Lease (10 Yrs)
Rent + NNN
Net Cost to Buy (10 Yrs)
Down pmt + Debt Service + OpEx - (Future Sale Price - Loan Balance)
The Verdict
*Assumes 3% annual appreciation on the property, 6.5% interest rate on the loan, and ignores tax shields (depreciation/interest deduction) for simplicity.