Market Analysis~1 min read2026-07-30
Wood, steel, RC, SRC — how a building's structure quietly decides your returns and financing
Same location, same rent — but two buildings of different structure can deliver very different real returns and loan terms. This breaks down how the legal useful life of wood, steel, RC and SRC drives financing, depreciation and holding costs.
Estate Prime Advisory Team
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