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The property owner signs a lease and begins collecting passive income.CompensationAgreements may offer either fixed monthly payments or a share of the revenue generated by the charging station.Properties Best Suited for EV ChargingCertain property types are particularly well-positioned to host EV chargers:Retail centers and malls – Allow customers to charge while shopping.Office buildings – Appeal to tenants and employees with EVs.Multifamily units – Increasingly sought after by renters.Industrial parks – Growing demand for fleet vehicle charging.Hotels – Overnight guests often plan their stays based on charging access.Added Value to Your PropertyEV charging can enhance more than just income:Improves tenant satisfactionIncreases lease renewal likelihoodContributes to environmental and sustainability goalsDifferentiates your property in a competitive marketFinancial IncentivesGovernment and utility-backed programs can significantly offset installation costs:Federal Tax Credit – Up to 30% of the project cost, capped at $100,000 per charging unitState and Utility Rebates – Vary by location, with some offering generous subsidiesThese programs are often accessible when working in partnership with charging providers or developers.What Charging Networks Look ForTo be considered for a partnership, a property generally needs to offer:Reliable electrical infrastructure (240V or higher)Accessible, visible off-street parkingSteady foot or vehicle trafficParking situations with longer dwell times (10+ minutes)Steps to Explore the OpportunityEvaluate Your SiteConsider tenant needs, traffic patterns, and parking layout.Reach Out to Charging ProvidersExplore options with companies seeking site partnerships.Review Lease Terms CarefullyLegal guidance is recommended to ensure the agreement aligns with your interests.Communicate With TenantsOnce installed, let tenants or occupants know about the new amenity.ConclusionElectric vehicle charging is not just a modern convenience—it’s a step toward the future of real estate.

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately helping landowners and agents get clarity on what their parcels can actually support and I’m seeing the same patterns repeat over and over. 

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While useful for detecting patterns, the past is not a guide to future performance.

In that case, you might also consider whether adjusting the rent due date (to match their income cycle) could improve things, or if this pattern is grounds for non-renewal.Whatever change you make, make sure it’s clearly outlined in the lease and only applies on renewal or with a signed lease addendum.

That’s not guaranteed – but it is a common pattern.

We're witnessing residential weakness, commercial caution, and shifting development patterns that suggest the market is recalibrating after years of pandemic-driven volatility—but not necessarily collapsing.The contradictions tell the story: While transaction volumes hit 12-month lows and consumer sentiment craters, returns are rising, originations are surging, and tariff-driven market turmoil has revived CRE's attractiveness as a safe haven alongside cash and bonds.

Rental vacancy rates are among the lowest in the country (sub-1%), and state migration patterns (interstate and international) are ramping up.Regional vs Metro: The Nuances Within Perth Perth is not a monolith; it’s a network of vastly different sub-economies.

@Jake Yuskaitis Can you articulate the circumstances or fact pattern where the charging order protections will become relevant?