What’s better: owning or leasing? Portfolio strategy for government entities

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To take a deeper dive into the benefits of a diversified portfolio for government agencies, download the full report: http://bit.ly/1g68POw The prevailing rationale is that owning is less expensive than leasing to meet the long-term space needs of the federal government. However, just as there is no “one size fits all” solution for corporate portfolios, government agencies must also find an optimal composition of leased and owned space that best supports their needs.

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Owning versus Leasing

Strategic portfolio strategy for government entities

Avoiding “costly leases”

The prevailing rationale is that, with

the lowest available cost of capital

thanks to tax revenues and federal

bonds, owning is less expensive than

leasing to meet the long-term space

needs of the federal government.

More complex than just cost

Like most real estate decisions, own versus lease considerations

are more complex than they may seem.

The decision to lease or own goes beyond just cost—the flexibility

of leasing reduces financial risk—allowing agencies to quickly

respond to changing business demands, align to strategic short

term needs, and maintain focus on business strategies.

There is no one-size fits all

Government agencies must find an optimal composition

of leased and owned space that best supports their individual

needs.

Owned/leased diversification benefits

1 Owned/leased diversification decreases

vulnerability to shifts in market conditions

and government mission/operations.

Owned/leased diversification benefits

2 Owned/leased diversification avoids

incompatibility between some agencies

and departments.

Owned/leased diversification benefits

3 Owned/leased diversification eliminates

additional occupancy responsibilities that

come with ownership.

Owned/leased diversification benefits

Owned/leased diversification

captures value by leveraging longer-

term lease requirements. 4

Owned/leased diversification benefits

Owned/leased diversification broadens

relocation strategy options and enables

more flexible workplace solutions. 5

Own or lease? Yes.

When it comes to owning or leasing,

it is important to consider asset-based

decisions that fit within your broader

portfolio strategy—not just an

individual asset.

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