Tag: conversions
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Loss of 179D deduction could derail office conversions
The 940-page domestic policy bill that President Donald Trump signed into law July 4 could make owners less likely to fix up troubled properties or convert them to other uses, say supporters of the Section 179D commercial building energy efficiency deduction. The new law eliminates the 20-year-old tax deduction that supporters say gives owners the…
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Office Conversions Surge Amid Rising Vacancy Rates
Key Takeaways: The national office vacancy rate was 19.4% in May, up 160 basis points year-over-year, with occupancy unlikely to rise in near future The average U.S. office listing rate was $33.15 per square foot in May, increasing 4.8% year-over-year Office construction pipeline continued to shrink, with 41.5 million square feet of office space currently under construction Los Angeles…
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Office conversions accelerate, but many older buildings face demolition: reports
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Office conversions are becoming more popular across the U.S. as building owners work to repurpose vacant space amid record-high vacancies and cities seek to address housing shortages, Yardi said in its June 2025 National Office Report on…
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Boost Visual Appeal with Floor Plan Conversions in Real Estate
Floor plan scale conversion means changing drawing measurements to real-life sizes or a different scale. It helps you understand and use floor plans correctly for building or designing. Stay with us! We’ll soon share more easy tips and guides about Floor Plan Scale Conversion to help you plan and build better. What Is a Floor…
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Loft conversions for low roofs: top tips to resolve the issue
A great way to add extra living space to your home is a loft conversion. But, if your home has a low-pitched roof, you might be wondering whether a conversion is even possible. Fortunately, whilst low roofs do present challenges, there are solutions that can turn a constrained loft space into a comfortable, functional room.…
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Why Probate Properties Are Hot for Multi-Family Conversions in Phoenix
Real estate in Phoenix… it can feel like a rollercoaster, right? Opportunity often shows up in unexpected places, like a probate property that’s been sitting vacant after someone passes away. And Phoenix is increasingly seeing these single-family homes being transformed into multi-family units, things like duplexes and fourplexes. But why is this happening, and why…
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Semi-detached loft conversions: Everything you need to know
Semi-detached loft conversions are a brilliant way of adding extra space without eating into a garden – plus they often don’t require planning permission. These kinds of loft conversions can also really boost the value of your home which is perfect if you plan on moving on at some point in the future. “One of…