C&W Sublease Strategy and Services
SUBLEASE SERVICES & STRATEGY OVERVIEW OF CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
FROM EMERGING TECH TO PUBLICLY TRADED
Cushman & Wakefield’s Tenant Advisory Group brings together exceptional advisors from markets across the globe to serve the dynamic needs of companies of all sizes. Our integrated, global team is uniquely situated to offer a true partnership and a full suite of bespoke services.
Our team at Cushman & Wakefield will work tirelessly for an opportunity to earn your trust and partnership.
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SUBLEASING: AN OVERVIEW
There are times in a company’s evolution where subleasing becomes an important tactic in their real estate strategy. When making this decision, there are several considerations worth discussing. Our team is here to help you navigate each of these topics and work towards the best possible outcome. Legal Considerations & Alternate Courses of Action One of the first steps you should take when considering a sublease are the unique terms of your master lease and the potential interest of the landlord to engage in a formal Termination. For the later, absent a pre-negotiated termination right, there are likely to be sizeable fees associated with an early termination, provided the landlord is amendable. That said, a formal termination does offer tangible benefits if achievable and should often be weighed with a formal subleasing strategy. Should a sublease strategy be undertaken, one must pay careful attention to the restrictions imposed by the landlord with regards to consent. To elaborate, some leases prohibit a master tenant from subleasing to tenants that already exist within the project, or whom have corporate financials inferior to that of the maser tenant. Identifying the entities which could present a barrier to landlord approval should be handled proactively. One should also carefully consider the landlord’s right to capture, particularly if your team plans to maintain a presence within the project. Review your sublease language carefully with your team to avoid any surprises. The Economics of Subleasing Developing the right pricing strategy is critical to a successful subleasing effort given the finite period of time in which financial relief can be realized. We must be conscious of competition within the marketplace and therefore a survey of comparable availabilities is critical to planning conservatively. In addition, sublease must consider all-inclusive transactional costs. For example, as a sublessor, will you be absorbing operational costs such as utility or janitorial fees, or will such expenses be passed off directly to the subtenant? What leasing concessions will support the marketability of your sublease, whether that is rental abatement periods or modest tenant Improvements? If tenant improvements are being performed, who is responsible for reinstatement, if required, at the end of the term? The manner by which sublease profits are distributed, if realized, is often documented in the lease. In many markets, the master landlord and master tenant will share in such profits and therefore should be modeled appropriately. Finally, there are administrative steps and processing fees associated to sublease consent, and while these are likely to be minor costs when compared to the overall value of sublease Income received, they should not be forgotten. Further Responsibilities of a Sublessor When transitioning from the role of a tenant to sublessor, you will now become an intermediary between your subtenant and the master landlord. You may be required to field and route building maintenance issues that are the responsibility of building ownership. You will need to develop account receivable protocols and track critical dates. Additional considerations include the security and provisioning of your IT network, use and ownership of in-place furniture, and obligations of all parties to return the premises into an acceptable condition at the end of term. Our team can help you navigate each of these topics.
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SUBLEASING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Considerations for Subleasing in Unprecedented Times
As we battle COVID-19 globally, there are some unique circumstances that we need to anticipate and plan for. In transitioning from Tenant to Sublandlord, you may also need to assume some new roles and responsibilities to meet building operations and maintenance requirements.
SHELTER IN PLACE AND IMPACT TO TOURING While Shelter in Place (SIP) ordinances continue, feasibility of touring commercial real estate will be strained. For the latest on the Shelter in Place restrictions, USA Today maintains an excellent, interactive map. In most cases, commercial estate is not an approved exclusion to these orders. Furthermore, SIP restrictions will have a compounding impact on permitting and construction timelines. Therefore, any sublease negotiations which contemplate construction should set timeline expectations conservatively. To facilitate Virtual Touring, we can turn to some innovative solutions like Matterport and Drone Base. With virtual 3D tours, like those produced by Matterport, we can create immersive experiences for potential subtenants from the comfort of their own home. especially in instances where a suite may be shared, you need to work in partnership with your master landlord and subtenant to develop policies and a clear matrix of responsibilities with regards to topics such as: Preparing the Space for occupancy, Cleaning Guidelines, and Communication protocols. While developed for a more traditional landlord and tenant relationship, our COVID-19 Recovery Readiness manual provides a number of relevant checklists and best practices with regards to prepping the workplace for re-entry. ROLES OF A SUBLANDLORD In assuming the role of a sublandlord,
Click Here to Read our How to Guide on Workplace Re-Entry
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SAMPLE MARKETING COLLATERAL
SUITE 101 8,487SF
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55TH STREET
55thSt. CLICKHERE for virtual tour
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PearlPkwy.
STEVEBILLIGMEIER ExecutiveManagingDirector +13038136413 steve.billigmeier@cushwake.com
ROBBAIN Director +13038136452 rob.bain@cushwake.com
©2020Cushman&Wakefield. All rights reserved. The information contained in this communication is strictly confidential. This informationhasbeenobtained from sourcesbe- lieved tobe reliablebuthasnotbeen verified. NOWARRANTYORREPRESENTATION,EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, ISMADEASTOTHECONDITIONOFTHEPROPERTY (ORPROP- ERTIES)REFERENCEDHEREINORASTOTHEACCURACYORCOMPLETENESSOFTHE INFORMATIONCONTAINEDHEREIN,ANDSAME ISSUBMITTEDSUBJECTTOERRORS, OMISSIONS,CHANGEOFPRICE,RENTALOROTHERCONDITIONS,WITHDRAWALWITHOUTNOTICE,ANDTOANYSPECIALLISTINGCONDITIONS IMPOSEDBYTHEPROPERTY OWNER(S). ANYPROJECTIONS,OPINIONSORESTIMATESARESUBJECTTOUNCERTAINTYANDDONOTSIGNIFYCURRENTORFUTUREPROPERTYPERFORMANCE.
1755 B L A K E
LODO’S MOST CREATIVE SUBLEASE
1755 B L A K E
PROPERTYFEATURES
PROPERTYHIGHLIGHTS
Address: 1755BlakeStreet
• Internal stairwell
Size: 36,931SF
• 4-Minutewalk toUnionStation
DateAvailable: 11/1/2019
• Move-in ready condition
LeaseTerm: 12/31/2022
• 12Conference rooms
LeaseRate: Negotiable
• 4PrivateOffices
Furniture: Negotiable
• 274Bench seats
Parking: 40GarageSpaces
• Largeopen kitchen
ParkingCost: $250/space
• Multiplehuddle rooms
TOPTWOFLOORSWITHWATERVIEWS 33,072SFPLUG-AND-PLAYSUBLEASE
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TECHNOLOGY TOOLKIT
Innovative Tools to Differentiate Your Sublease
In today’s competitive environment we can leverage some of the most cutting edge technology solutions to make a sublease opportunity stand out amongst the crowd. A select sampling of such tools is profiled below.
DRONE BASE
MATTERPORT
An industry leader in Virtual 3D tours, Matterport allows interested parties to tour a space remotely. Using high definition videography and an intuitive navigation, prospects can immerse themselves within a suite and get a hyper-realistic experience not as easily captured in still photography. View Example
A network of tens of thousands of professional drone pilots, we can provide aerial imagery for signature projects that may benefit from a broader storyline around community attributes and amenities.
SALTMINE
REALTY ADS
A complimentary offering to Cushman & Wakefield clients, through Saltmine we can develop rapid 3D interactive test fits. We can proactively model traditional or modern use cases so potential prospects can more quickly envision how their team can most efficiently use or reconfigure the space.
Leveraging AI and tailored to the CRE sector, RealtyAds can dynamically place a Sublease Advertisement in front of targeted prospects on a myriad of online platforms, including: Facebook, Google Search, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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SUBLEASE MARKETING PLATFORMS
Platforms for Advertising Short-Term and Traditional Subleases
BROKERAGE NETWORK
LIQUIDSPACE
Leveraging our extensive local, regional and national relationships we promote our listings through formal and informal networking channels.
Provides an intuitive platform for tenants seeking short term or shared subleases. Popular aggregator for flex provider availability as well.
COSTAR
PIVOTDESK
Arguably the most extensive listing database in the US, CoStar tracks history and availabilities on over 5M commercial real estate properties.
Focused on shared office spaces where tenants can explore ‘space by the desk’, similar to LiquidSpace acting as flex provider aggregator.
LOOPNET
REALTYADS
Owned by CoStar, LoopNet provides additional exposure to a wide public audience, tracking over 12M visits per month
AI Powered Advertising Platform which dynamically places listing on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Google Search results.
CRAIGSLIST
CITYFEET
Tried and True Craigslist is still a listing source for small businesses and startups, albeit the search features and data management is constrained.
Owned by Costar, Cityfeet offers a more intuitive search interface but has less coverage outside core markets.
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TARGETED TENANT PROSPECTING
A key element to a Sublease Marketing Campaign is identifying thoughtful targets and ensuring the opportunity is promptly and clearly brought to their attention. We can accomplish this by developing a comprehensive list of Target Subtenant Prospects and sharing the Sublease opportunity with those teams through tailored campaigns.
IDENTIFY SUBTENANT TARGETS • Active tenants in the market in target size range • Existing tenants in subject building/project • Tenants in nearby buildings with near term critical dates
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ORGANIZE LIST OF KEY DECISION MAKERS • Identify Key Decision Maker(s) and/or Brokerage Partners at Target Companies • Understand Position of Company in Market and Key Pain Points
PERFORM OUTREACH • Conduct campaign through personalized emails, phone calls and e-blasts • Canvas regional brokerage community through direct contact, social media and open houses
TRACK MARKET ENGAGEMENT • Monitor activity from market and issue weekly updates • Perform proactive follow-up with interested parties
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SUBLEASING PROJECT TIMELINE
While the timeline may evolve depending on market demand, these are key milestones to manage against and develop strategies for.
WEEK 1-3
Transition
• Confirm team goals & objectives • Establish timing & financial expectations • Review master lease and legal obligations • Evaluate vendor contracts, if any • Execute listing agreement
WEEK 2-3
Analysis
• Review/prepare floor & furniture plans • Identify space deficiencies for correction • Reduce unnecessary operating expenses • Analyze market economics and competition Identify tenants in market and prospect candidates
WEEK 3-4
Marketing
• Finalize subleasing strategy • Estimate market value and pricing strategy • Develop marketing program & tactics • Initiate communications programs • Advertise opportunity through applicable platforms • Directly canvass key prospects & network (ongoing) • Report on tenant inquiries and progress (ongoing)
MARKET DEPENDENT
Execution
• Qualify prospects and identify potential risks • Negotiate offer economic and operational terms • Finalize negotiations, terms and conditions • Coordinate landlord consent process and execute • Turn over space
PROJECT CLOSE
Close Out & Follow Up
• Finalize sublease abstracts & key dates • Summarize critical information & obligations • Coordinate necessary vendors, if appropriate
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DAY ONE STRATEGY
ENGAGE THE MARKET We will engage the following groups to ensure the space is front and center in the market: • Major tenants in nearby buildings • Active tenants in the market seeking over 50K SF • Brokerage community
DEVELOP MARKETING MATERIALS The marketing program should begin immediately as larger subtenants typically begin their search 1-2 years prior to LXD: • Advertising campaign • Sublease fact pack • Email blasts • Broker events • Direct outreach
DISCUSSION WITH OWNERSHIP • Continue discussions with landlord, including potential for termination or blend and extend expectations for full campus strategy • Identify interest in cafeteria/ fitness center photography for cross marketing • Inform ownership of marketing plan and listing • Confirm direct rent
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STEVE BILLIGMEIER Executive Managing Director +1 303 813 6413 steve.billigmeier@cushwake.com
ROB BAIN Director +1 303 813 6452 rob.bain@cushwake.com
SID DIXON Director +1 303 312 4273 sidney.dixon@cushwake.com
RYAN STEINBACH Business and Marketing Director +1 303 312 4213 ryan.steinbach@cushwake.com
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