Chinese gross structure (rent inclusive of property management fees).

  • Typical lease length: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 6 months.
  • Vacancy: 18.6%; trend flat.
  • Chinese gross structure (rent inclusive of property management fees).

Suzhou office lease norms

Chinese gross structure (rent inclusive of property management fees).

TL;DR

  • Typical lease length: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 6 months.
  • Vacancy: 18.6%; trend flat.
  • Chinese gross structure (rent inclusive of property management fees).

Structure

Chinese gross structure (rent inclusive of property management fees). 3-5 year terms standard. Rent-free of 4-8 months on 5-year terms plus CNY 1500-2500/sqm TI typical.

Negotiating levers

Free rent and TI remain the most negotiable line items; landlords prefer concessions to face-rent cuts because they preserve headline rent and implied valuation. Always model effective rent (face minus PV of concessions).

Key facts

citySuzhou
countryChina
regionAPAC
classARentLocal5.2 CNY/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$248/sqft/yr
vacancy18.6%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
submarkets5
primeYieldPct5.4%

Frequently asked questions

What's a typical lease term in Suzhou?
5 years for institutional Class A. Shorter terms are achievable on smaller floor plates with stronger covenants.
How is rent quoted in Suzhou?
In CNY/sqft/year. We also publish a USD-normalised view ($248/sqft/yr) for cross-market comparison.

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