Phil McArthur, SCSM Senior Vice President, India Ivanhoe Cambridge India Past Trustee International Council of Shopping Centres 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The importance of Leasing Leasing provides 100% of the revenues each and every year Shop rents Anchor Shop rents Specialty Leasing Karts, Kiosks, Sales Promoters Advertising Revenues Car Parking Revenue (sales high in Centre, parking lot full) Percentage Rent from successful shops. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Importance of Leasing Bank and Financial Partners will not lend money unless they are comfortable with the Leasing Programme Global Financial Markets can not afford to take risk. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Importance of Leasing Leasing will be responsible to deliver brands that are compatible with the development vision and with the trade areas lifestyle and socio-economic characteristics 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Importance of Leasing Leasing can create magic or a messdepends on the experience and passion of the leasing professional and team. The Owners leasing team must manage the brokers. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Importance of Leasing Leasing can make or break the success of a property. A new leasing strategy that is correct will greatly improve THE VALUE OF THE CENTRE 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Importance of Leasing The best leasing usually is done by the team that works for the Owner, as everyone has to live with the deals. Working with Brokers is also key, manage the broker like you manage your best team member 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Selling the Vision The Development Teams vision must be reflected in the Leasing plan and overall development direction Look and feel, Market segment, Target audience 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Know Your Product 100% familiar with the lease, location size, depth, all physical characteristics of the shopping centre and the locations within the Centre. Must know the market and the competition now and future. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Know what The People.want! Must be a passionate student of human behavior and pop culturetrends. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development READ THE LEASE The Lease is the Rule Bookof the game and the Legal agreement between the Mall Owner and the Retailers. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Team Approach Architect. the direction on how to best feature the brands for the consumer 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Team Approach The Owner can be Private funds, Family funds, Private or Public Funds and Institutional Investors and all Shareholders. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Team Approach The Developer and his team of professional assistants - Investment, Design, Construction, Leasing and Operations. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Team Approach Operations and Marketing Team. they have a say as they live with all leasing dealsThe Mall Business Starts when the building is opened and the handofftakes place to Mall Management. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Great Malls are Entertaining! Designing, Leasing and Opening a Shopping Centre is like making a Movie The Owner of the Mall is the Producer Development Team make the movie with key people Directing the Movie. Cast is the Mix Actors are the Brands 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Retail Mix Planning (Merchandising Your Centre) Retail Plan is the layout of the MallLeasing and Architects need to closely coordinatefor zoning, design criteria, base- building provisions. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Retail Mix Planning (Merchandising your Centre) The Mix is really a recipe/formula that is constantly being revised during the Leasing Programme and after opening. it never stays fixednew brands, expansion of existing brands, failures, releasing. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Retail Mix Planning (Merchandising your Centre) Mix must match the demographics of the target audience and perhaps some of their aspirations. if you are near a tourist attraction you need to modify your mix accordingly 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Retail Mix Planning (Merchandising your Centre) Mix ideasmust create a complete mix of categories. Depending on size and target of the Centre 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Its whats inside that counts.the shops! Neighbourhood CentreSupermarket, Pharmacy, Caf, Convenience shops 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Its all about the Shops Communityadd a Fashion anchor (usually promotional department storeValue for Money) 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Regional and Super Regional Malls Regional and Super Regional. Wide variety of Fashion, Comparison, Convenience and Entertainment 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Lifestyle centres and Hybrids Lifestyle, Entertainment, Waterfront, Resort Retailall require unique mix solutions 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Target Mix Ideas - Regional Malls ANCHORS (35-50%) Fashion Anchors-Department Stores Food Anchors-Supermarket or Hypermarket Category Dominantfurniture, toys, books, electronics etc. Entertainment. Cinema, Family Entertainment Centre Other Anchors. Big Box (IKEA, Home Depot) 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Fashion is the backbone of the Regional Mall mix FASION (25-40%) Ladies Wear Mens Wear Ladies & Mens Wear (unisex) Fashion Accessories Children Maternity Lingerie Shoes Hand Bags, Luggage and Leather Tradition Fashion J ewellery real and fashion Optical & Sunglasses Watches Gold & Silver Cosmetics 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Everyday goods and services HOME (5-10%) House warestableware, flatware, kitchen Electronics and Mobile Phone Art and Collectables Bedding and Linens Books, Cards, Games SERVICES (2-5%) Health, Beauty Banks and Money Exchange Pharmacy ServicesTravel Agent, Barber, Printing, Key Cutting, Dry Cleaner, Photo Finishing, Florist FOOD + BEVERAGE (5-15%) Restaurants Cafes Nightspots Food Court 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Art & Science of Shopping Centre Leasing Art is in the vision and your ability to create a place where people want to visit and shop. Science is the planning and execution of the mix and the most suitable brands in strategic locations. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Multiple Levels and Neighbourhoods How to Mix levels? Key is to get Footfall on each level Parking feeding each level is perfect Position of vertical transport and bridges important Multi levels Level 1-2 Primarily Fashionconsider price point adjacenices Level 3Avoid having your worse retailers on your weakest level Consider a focus to level 3..focusvalue for money with focus on family? Level 4 Entertainment/Food May consider mixing Food and Beverage on each levelto increase dwell time and traffic..price point F+B How to Create Neighbourhoods in your Mall? Clustering, adjacenciestent story, keep it interesting and also appealing to the needs on the Neighbourhoods customer. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Lease Contract Basics of the Lease The shopping centre Lease in the Global/Regional Understanding the leasing terms & conditions Know the Federal/Local Laws Drafting your own Leaseuse best samples 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The 5 Ps Proper planning prevents poor performance! Merchandising a good mall is a performance that must last for years PLAN Your Leasing the same as any Quality Business Plan 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Professional Leasing Plan Pre-conditions to Successful Leasing Planning (Style, Mix, %, depth charts) Good planning techniques Workshops (TEAM) Anchor Buy In Developing a successful merchandising program Importance of Corner locations/Adjacencies/Anchor frontages 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Leasing is Marketing and Sales Putting together the leasing programplans, brochures, team, coordination with marketing Managing the leasing processdaily/weekly/monthly meeting Leasing and releasing strategy 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Plan to get the best Retailers, always. Getting ready (have your kit) Understanding the type of retailers Effectively prospecting for retailer How to research for prospects Dont take the first brand in the door (heartbeat/cheque book leasing) Burn shoe leather 3 choices for each location. you ALWAYS need a back up brand Evaluate the shops (F.E.D) function/economics/design 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Market Your Centre to the Retail Community! Creating Demandfeeding frenzy Events, Newsletters, Dinners, Corporate Communications and e-mail blasts 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Lifeblood of centre Merchandise mix - personality Rent revenues Income (P&L) & Value Combination Sustainability Asset appreciation Leasing Does Not Start With Vacancy Leasing is the lifeblood of the Centre 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Successful Leasing=Great Centres In the Right Location, at the Right Time Leasing is about the consumers wants, needs and desires Successful centres have the right tenant mix that customers want in a unique & differentiatedmanner to the competition The consumer ALWAYS determines a Centres ultimate success. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Get Organised for the Leasing Campaign 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Leasing is Specific to each Centre Shopping Center Analysis Merchandising Mix Match offer to local expenditure pool Physical Design Match offer to environment Market Study Match offer to trading areas customer expectations Competition Enhance differentiation competitive advantage 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Follow the Money Records Files Summaries ERP system Sales Audits Expirations Sales Analysis Exclusives/Restrictions 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Know your Centre and your competition Knowledge of Shopping Centre Strengths Weakness Prospect Files Trading Levels Anchor and Chain deals Market rents/practices 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Profiles of each Shop Research Prospect Visit Prospects Store Evaluate Advertising Program Investigate Store Reputation Evaluate Financial Capability Evaluate Merchandise For Fit 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Extra Incentives Tenant Improvement Allowances, and/or Incentives Frontage Allowance, Key Money 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Before the Lease Letter of Intent (LoI) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Agreement to Lease Basis For Formal Lease Defines Business Terms Generally - Legal Status is limited Consideration for 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Lease Basic Terms of the Lease Parties Landlord (Lessor) Tenant (Lessee) & Trade Name Description of Leased Premises Use clause Lease Term Commencement and Ending Dates 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development The Lease Other Terms of the lease Renewal options & conditions Other covenants > exclusivity > co tenancy > operating Delayed opening considerations (new centre) Payment guarantee / security deposit Boiler plate clauses but increasingly important Execution 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Rent Structures Rental Minimum Rents Step Up Rent Step Down Rent Free Rent Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Percentage Rents Based on Merchants Profit Margins Synergism Created By Landlord Natural Breakpoint Artificial Breakpoint Decreasing Percentages Deductions from Percentage Rent Reporting and Paying Percentage Rent Auditing Tenant Sales Gross Sales Basis of Percentage Mall Owners benefit in the Shops sales 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Recharge Formulas for CAM and Taxes Pro Rata - Leasable Pro Rata - Leased Pro Rata - With Maximum Fixed Amount - Negotiated Pro Rata With Exclusions Percentage of Tenants Sales Monthly Estimate - Annual Adjustment 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Clauses Good Lease Language Supervision/ Management Fees Repair/Replace Safe and Legal Operation of the Shopping Centre 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Marketing Fund or Merchants Association Merchants Association Marketing Fund Advertising Contribution 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Real Estate Taxes How the Property is Assessed Determines How Tenant is Billed for Pro Rata share of taxes. 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Insurance Liability For Entire Centre Fire And Extended Coverage Buildings (Property Insurance) Self Insured Tenant 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Performance Clauses Tenants Right To Get Out of Lease Failure to open by date Failure to secure anchor tenant Major default under the lease Landlords Right To Terminate Sales Threshold Serious Default 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Default Provisions Rent Due Date Date of Delinquency Penalties Non Monetary Defaults Active Passive 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Miscellaneous Clauses Relocation Clause Landlord Construction Allowances Operating Covenants (Hours, Stock, Etc.) Insurance Protections Compliance with Laws Exclusives 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Secure your deal! Security Deposits Assignment and Subletting Be very careful Personal Guarantees Co-Tenancy Clauses 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Lease Exhibits Site Plan - Landlord Has Right to Change Construction Exhibit(Exhibit C) Sign Control 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Many moves to make a Lease Deal Retailer Owned Store Agreement REA (Reciprocal Easement Agreement) Landlord Vs. Tenant Lease License Agreement 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development Thank You ICSC Book Shop Shopping Centre Study Lease Other great publications www.icsc.org Phil McArthur, SCSM pmcarthur@ivanhoecambridge. com 2009 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Global School for Professional Development