What are common lease escalation structures?

Fixed 2–3% annual bumps (most predictable), CPI-indexed (variable, protects purchasing power), and percentage rent above natural breakpoint (retail, tied to tenant sales).

How do escalations affect lease NPV?

Higher escalation rates increase NPV at low discount rates. CPI escalations may underperform fixed 3% bumps in low-inflation environments but outperform in high inflation.

What is the natural breakpoint in percentage rent?

Sales threshold where percentage rent kicks in: Base Rent / Percentage Rate. A $100k base rent with 5% percentage = $2M natural breakpoint. Sales above this trigger additional rent.

Lease Escalation Clauses NPV Calculator

Calculate NPV of total lease cash flows with various escalation structures: fixed bumps, CPI-indexed, percentage rent, and staircase increases. Compare lease proposals on NPV basis.

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Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate NPV of total lease cash flows with various escalation structures: fixed bumps, CPI-indexed, percentage rent, and staircase increases. Compare lease proposals on NPV basis. Use the lease escalation npv result to inform your calculation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are common lease escalation structures?

How do escalations affect lease NPV?

What is the natural breakpoint in percentage rent?