Classification
Property class is differentiated according to a variety of criteria including location, parking, construction and fit-out materials, amenities, security systems and even average elevator waiting time. Our system takes account of every criteria allowing you to quickly find your way around the commercial real estate market and choose the right property. A table below offers a guide to different classes of commercial properties.
A+
- Prime location and perfect accessibility
- Unique architecure and finest available materials
- Top-tier property management company
- Most advanced amenities and uninterruptible power supply
- High-level tenants
- Unlimited options for architectural replanning
- The highest rental rate
A
- Great location
- Distinctive architecture / Aesthetically pleasing design
- Large owner
- Quality utilities
- High-level tenants
- Flexible planning and design
- High rental rate
B+
- Good location
- Quality materials and finishings
- Central utilities
- Flexible planning and design
- Superb entrance group
- Reliable property management company
- Diverse amenities
B
- Walking distance to metro
- Standard finishing of common areas
- Entrance group and central reception desk
- Own maintainence service
- On-site parking
- In-house leasing department
- Average rental rate
B-
- Remote from metro
- Standard finishing of common areas
- May be located next to an industrial area
- Small surface parking
- Minimal amenities
- Limited architectural replanning
- Below-average rental rate
C
- Older building
- Basic finishing of common areas
- Office (cabinet) layout
- Disparate group of tenants
- No automatic ventilation system
- No central air conditioning
- Low-cost rent
Properties
Yes
Desirable
Not
Ownership and property management
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Single owner
Leading management company with a property portfolio
Location
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Iconic sights / Prime location
Walking distance to metro
Easy access by car
Awards
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Exclusive building architecture and entrance group design
Environmental certificates
Awards from acknowledged commercial real estate associations
Entrance group and common areas
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Presentable entrance
Functional reception desk
Visitor waiting area
Entrance group decorated with expensive materials
Common areas decorated with expensive materials
Separate waiting area for food delivery couriers
Infrastructure and amenities
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
2 or more Internet service providers
On-site dining
Restaurant, bar, cafe
ATM
Dry cleaning
Pharmacy
Building
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Column spacing 6m to 6m or more
Age
New
5-10 years
10-20 years
Floor depth no less than 10m
Clear height no less than 2,7m
Loss factor no more than 12% (BOMA)
Maximum allowable floor load 450kg per sq.m.
Parking
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Underground parking
Visitor parking
Any guarded parking
1 parking space per 100 sqm
Utilities
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Building automation system (Smart Home)
Central ventilation
Central air conditioning
Central air humidification
Smart climate
Four-pipe ventilation system
Server room cooling 24/7
Power supply
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Power supply category
Diesel generator
Recommended capacity per sq.m.
100+
80-100
60-80
-
Fire safety
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Smoke detection system
Fire alarm system
Fire suppression system
Fire sprinkler system
Security
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Electronic access control system
CCTV cameras around the building and in the parking lot
Video surveillance
24-hour security
Elevators
A/A+
B+
B/B-
C
Modern elevators from leading global manufacturers
Waiting time no more than 40 seconds