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Originally Posted by FenderOz
Per Domain -- they already entered the office market with The Shop co-working space. I think they realize this city doesn't have the corporate presence to justify large scale office developments. And it's not like we're growing elsewhere minus DXC and a couple smaller announcements that have yet to hit their target numbers.
I'd be shocked to see them do anything else office-related in the foreseeable future.
Per 1010 Common -- I think Tennis mentioned in the past that 1010 Common's floor plate's just don't match what we'd expect for residential and hotel/hospitality. Also, don't forget Kailas owns 1010. He strikes me as a typical over-leveraged real estate developer waiting for someone to come bail him out like they did for that Hard Rock hotel property. Figure he's stuck in purgatory where he can't afford any changes or upgrades but isn't bankrupt enough to sell.
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I work at 1010 in unnamed office
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and they just built out a modern model office space on one of the floors and are getting ready to lease out the lower floors over the next 18 months. Also, on good word, there are 2 major hotels signed up to come to 1010 which should make it a lot nicer to work here. Not sure how they plan to do it, but the hotels and office are supposed to have separate entrances. If that's all true, I think they should do a big rooftop bar here. The views from the top are great because there aren't any high rises next door blocking them.
I'm doubting Kailas is over leveraged. City Business says he paid $17m a few years ago. Based on CBD sales per ft, 1010 should be worth double that plus 500+ spaces in the garage...the market is good and if he's not selling it's for a reason.
As for Hard Rock...I think getting 1031 Canal started had to do with getting Hard Rock signed up, and not someone bailing him out. We'd hear about a big investor coming in and getting involved in a deal like Hard Rock. What do ya'll think?