In an increasingly competitive business scenario, it is crucial that organizations constantly evaluate their strategies and investments in order to ensure efficiency and long-term success. An area that is often neglected, but extremely important for any business, is the office where the company operates and receives its clients. In this context, it is essential to consider the tangible and intangible benefits of moving to a Class A building. But after all, what are Class A buildings? How do they differ from the others? Class A buildings are modern structures, well located and with high quality infrastructure, which meet the highest…
Author: Douglas Faioli
Expeditors, a global logistics giant based in Seattle, Washington, found Ocupantes the ideal partner to expand its presence in Brazil. With more than 16,500 professionals in more than 320 locations around the world, Expeditors is known for its customized solutions and integrated information systems to meet the complex demands of international trade. The need for a larger office close to Guarulhos Airport led Expeditors to look for alternatives in the same building. With limited supply, the solution found was to rent a larger area in the same property. During negotiations, the building owner proposed an amendment to the current lease…
The logistics market in the metropolitan region of São Paulo is dynamic and highly competitive. Exactly for this reason, it requires companies to adopt innovative strategies to optimize their operations. In the number of possibilities, a crucial decision for organizations looking for new spaces is the choice between a stand alone warehouse or in a closed gated logistic condominium. This article explores why companies have been choosing to relocate into closed gated logistic condominiums, especially within a 30 km radius of the city of São Paulo. Furthermore, it also highlights the crucial role played by a Tenant Representation company (Tenant…
A leading multinational logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an extensive worldwide network of more than 320 locations across six continents, it is recognized for its customized solutions and integrated systems to meet the complex demands of international trade. With more than 16,500 highly trained professionals, the company stands out in the market for air and sea freight consolidation and forwarding, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and value-added logistics services. In the dynamic business scenario, the logistics company was recently faced with the need to make significant changes to the layout of its office in the Corporate Park Building…
The corporate real estate market is always updating. Proof of this is that good opportunities are never available for long. Furthermore, finding the ideal office for your company can become an expensive and complex task, especially if at least five important reasons are not considered when making a choice that fully represents the client’s interest. But how do you know if you are hiring the best consultancy for your company? In order to help you in this process, we have separated five essential tips. Please see below: 1. Work truly focused on our clients’ interests Our clients can be assured…
The most comprehensive certification in the world for sustainable buildings or green buildings is LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, granted by the North American institution Green Building Council (GBC). In Brazil, there are already almost 2,000 projects registered and evaluated according to a score presented, with the requirements demanded by the organization. According to Jonas Libardi (research director at Buildings, a Brazilian company specializing in corporate real estate research), there are currently 2,839 commercial buildings ready for occupation in the city of São Paulo. Of this total, only 132 are Corporate A and A+ buildings (high and…
Those who are not very familiar with the terms of the corporate real estate market may, when faced with definitions such as rentable area, BOMA area, private area and usable area, have doubts and ask themselves: What is the difference between them? Can they make any impact on the rental value of the property? In this short article, we will explain the difference between these areas and what real impact they can have on the rental value. In the commercial segment, understanding these concepts is extremely important, as rent negotiations in Brazil are always carried out in reais per m².…
A renowned Brazilian media company Out of Home, known for its innovation in offering advertising spaces in various locations, such as streets, transport, elevators, shopping malls and airports, faced a crucial challenge in its recent expansion. To meet this challenge, they relied on the expertise of Ocupantes. The challenge of leasing in Porto do Pirajá The need to rent a logistics warehouse at Porto do Pirajá, in Salvador, arose due to the tax benefits offered to technology companies in the region. After winning the bid from the local city hall, the company was eager to begin operations quickly. However, obstacles…
Since the 2nd quarter of 2020 (shortly after the start of the pandemic of the Covid-19), the city of São Paulo began to register an increase in office returns in Class A+ Corporate buildings (negative absorption). And it went on like this for five consecutive quarters (from Q2/2020 to Q3/2021), as shown in the graph below: In these five consecutive quarters, the net absorption totaled almost 221 thousand m² negative. As a result, some companies took advantage of the opportunity that arose in the sector to relocate to these “plug & play” (furnished) spaces. Some of them had not yet…
A leading company in the Out of Home media market in Brazil, impacting more than 22 million people daily across the country, faced a logistical challenge in its expansion in 2023. To meet this urgent need, they turned to on-location representation services of Ocupantes real estate, which quickly identified personalized solutions. Logistical challenge The challenge arose when the company won a tender for the installation and sale of digital clocks in the city of Recife. With containers full of goods on their way to the city, they faced an urgent need for a logistics warehouse to store and assemble the…