Rental income is an important consideration, for people who want to invest in the real estate sector. Property buyers are often confused over which would provide better income options – an investment in a residential property or a commercial one. Arvind Nandan, the senior real estate professional, points out that the broad principles of asset-selection, such as the location of the property, quality of construction, age of the property, and usage, remain similar between residential and commercial properties. “While most residential properties need to be leased on an annual basis, commercial properties are leased for longer tenures. The vacancy risks in residential properties are higher, given the frequent turnovers of tenants. Hence, property buyers need to pay attention to the qualitative aspects of these two segments,” he explains.
How to calculate rent on commercial property in India?
Experts advise that any investment in commercial property (other than for self-use), like office, retail, warehouse, etc., require the potential purchaser to consider aspects like the current leasing environment, the existing ecosystem in the region, distance from complementary and auxiliary industries, legal due diligence, clearances that are specific to the property’s usage, etc. On the other hand, a residential property must be analyzed for liveability with respect to social infrastructure, the neighborhood, and the profile of other residents.
How to calculate rent on residential property in India?
“In residential realty, the gross rental yields are usually in the range of three to five percent, per annum, on the fair market value of the property. Net of insurance, property tax, and maintenance, the net yields tend to be in the range of two to three percent per annum. Escalations in home rentals are between five and seven percent, per annum. On the other hand, in commercial realty, the gross yields are usually in the range of six to 10 per cent, per annum. Net of insurance, property tax, and maintenance, the net yields tend to be in the range of five to eight percent, per annum. Escalations in rentals here are between three and five per cent, per annum. The overall returns estimate over 10 years, are now around eight to nine percent per annum in the residential realty sector, in comparison to 13-15 percent per annum in the commercial realty sector,” explains Amit Goenka, MD, and CEO at Nisus Finance.
Risk versus rewards between commercial and residential properties
- Tax benefits: Commercial and residential properties that are let out, attract tax on income from house property. However, a house property that is taken on a home loan, qualifies for tax breaks under Section 24 and Section 80C of the Income-Tax Act.
- Risk and volatility: This is perceived to be higher in a residential property, due to frequent change in tenants, higher maintenance and upkeep costs and lower returns. Commercial properties offer stable, long-term rentals, with predictable income streams.
- Entering and exiting an investment: Both are illiquid assets. However, with Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regulations, it would be easier to create a portfolio of commercial properties than residential properties. Also, since the supply of Grade A pre-leased assets is low, the demand is much higher, making it more liquid than residential properties.
Above all these considerations, it is also important to examine the location, investment size and tenure, before making the final decision to invest in a residential or commercial property.
Source – https://housing.com/news/attractive-rental-income-residential-commercial-property/
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