Your business owns or occupies its building

Make the building work for the business

For most companies the building is the largest thing on the balance sheet that nobody manages. Own or lease, stay or move, sell and lease back: we model the decision against how your business actually runs, then carry it out.

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Where you may be

What usually stands in the way

A lease renewed by default, or a building bought in a hurry, is a decision made without the numbers.

You have outgrown the space, or it has outgrown you
The wrong building costs you every month, in rent, in layout or in what you cannot take on.
Cash is tied up in the property
Equity in a building is not working capital. There are ways to release it and stay where you are.
A lease is ending and the options are unclear
Renew, buy or relocate. Each has a different cost over ten years, and the landlord knows the market better than you do.

How we help

What you get from us

Lease against purchase, modelled
We set out both paths in numbers you can take to your accountant and your lender.
Sale-leaseback
Sell the building to an investor and lease it back, releasing capital without moving. We have done several and know what makes one work.
A search that includes what is not listed
We speak with industrial owners and users daily, so your options include buildings that have not come to market.
The building checked against how you operate
Clear height, loading, power, yard, access and room to grow, before you sign anything.

The plan

Three steps, and you can see the end

Respice finem: consider the end. We begin with what you want this to achieve, and work back from there.

Walk us through the business
What you make or move, where you are headed, and what the building is costing you.
See the options in numbers
Stay, buy, move or sell and lease back, compared side by side.
We carry it out
Search, negotiation and closing, with someone on standby before the next need becomes urgent.

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Results

What it has looked like

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Clients

In our clients’ words

“Everything went smoothly from the information gathering stage to the final moments signing the closing documents.”
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Jonathan and his team were extremely helpful and great to work with during this process. We’ve had commercial real estate deals before, but they were typical buy/sell arrangements. With this one being the first ever sale & leaseback, it was comforting working with a group that has done several of them before and showed tremendous experience in dealing with these types of transactions.
Everything went smoothly from the information gathering stage to the final moments signing the closing documents. Finding the right buyer was challenging but our patience paid off in the end! I would highly recommend the Finem Group to anyone looking to sell, buy or lease commercial property!

Aaron MatthewsOwner/CFO, Matthews MotorsSale-leasebackRead the case study

“He adeptly located two strong buyers, leveraging their offers against each other to achieve a contract price near our asking price.”
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It is with great pleasure that I extend my highest recommendation for John Eckley. One of the most impressive aspects of working with John was his deep understanding of the market dynamics, which became evident when he attracted a manufacturing user willing to pay significantly above our expected price.
Throughout the process, John demonstrated exceptional professionalism. He skillfully coordinated various inspections, worked effectively with the local development authority, and ensured that every aspect of the transaction was handled efficiently.
Ultimately, John’s negotiation skills were key to the successful outcome. He adeptly located two strong buyers, leveraging their offers against each other to achieve a contract price near our asking price. I confidently recommend John to anyone seeking top-tier service in commercial real estate.

David MosierOwner & President, Fenix Manufacturing SolutionsRead the case study

“His targeted outreach to a local database of industrial users reflects his tailored approach to each project.”
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For our leased logistics facility, John has been instrumental in guiding the subleasing process. His comprehensive knowledge of the commercial real estate landscape is evident in every step he takes.
John has targeted industrial real estate brokers nationwide and meticulously pulled together a best-in-class marketing package, including virtual tours, video, and drone photography. His targeted outreach to a local database of industrial users reflects his tailored approach to each project.
John’s ability to drive these processes, coupled with his unwavering dedication and innovative marketing strategies, has significantly elevated our position in the market. His proactive approach, attention to detail, and negotiation skills are unparalleled.
I recommend John Eckley without reservation to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, diligent, and effective commercial/industrial real estate broker. His ability to deliver results and his dedication to client success make him an invaluable asset in any real estate endeavor.