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Your Client is an experienced real estate developer with a diverse portfolio of assets. The Client s Asset Management team oversees the portfolio and is responsible for maximizing value and return on investment for the portfolio. The following table provides a general overview of the Client s properties, including a high level assessment of general conditions and key challenges. The Client has asked for your help in understanding the main implications of addressing the key challenges for each of the th ree properties presented in the table. For each property, outline a brief cost benefit analysis for addressing these challenges (hint: consider the potential impact on the developments aesthetic, status, market appeal, competitiveness, rental revenue, and future proofing)

Conventional Residential Apartments (Conditions & Key Challenges):

Below average: a plan to renovate the building is currently being considered. Renovation will include the installation of two new elevators, a new CCTV system, and a rooftop barbeque area. Additionally, the Asset Management team is considering the inclusion of lifestyle oriented facilities, such as a small gym, a convenience market, and a barbershop. As space in the building is limited, some apartments will have to be vacated and repurposed if this suggestion is to be realized.

Conventional Retail Plaza (Conditions & Key Challenges):

Average: a facility management company,GoodProp Co., was appointed in 2011 and has recently proposed a facelift to the plaza, with a particular focus on renovating the interiors (e.g. paint, signage, washrooms, etc.). Additionally, to help drive footfall to the development, the Asset Management team has suggested repurposing approximately five line shops into one junior anchor store (of size 500 sqm) dedicated to an indoor family entertainment center (FEC).

Labor/Staff Accommodation Complex (Conditions & Key Challenges):

Good: the Asset Management team appointed GoodProp Co. to oversee the labor/staff accommodation complex prior to the development s construction, in 2014 . Operations have commenced as expected, and no recommendations for improvement have since been made. The Asset Management team is concerned about how the current offer will address the target segments future needs (i.e. future proofing).

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