Excel Lease Property Comparison Template for Financial Analysis

Key benefits & value for the buyer

This lease property comparison template translates complex commercial and accounting inputs into practical decisions. It reduces manual calculation errors, standardizes methodology across engagements, and produces client-ready outputs that stand up to review.

What you get — feature translated into outcome

• Discounted cash flow model: Objective comparison of lifetime costs to support recommendation to buy or lease.
• Tax & depreciation module: Shows after-tax cash flows, enabling accurate advisory communication on net benefit.
• Sensitivity & scenario tabs: Demonstrates how results move with interest rates, rent escalation, or sale price — essential for risk conversations.
• Dashboard & printable report: Saves time preparing deliverables and creates a concise executive summary for stakeholders.
• Optional VBA automation: Automates repetitive tasks (import amortization schedules, refresh scenarios) for consultants who manage many cases.

Use cases & real-life scenarios

Below are practical examples of how the template is used day-to-day:

Accountant advising a client

Prepare a comparative analysis for a client considering leasing new office space versus purchasing and renovating a building. Use the tax and depreciation module to show after-tax differences and include a sensitivity table for escalation and exit price.

CFO evaluating branch expansion

Model multiple properties across regions to standardize capital vs operating expenditure decisions. Consolidate results into a single dashboard to present to the board.

Property investor screening

Quickly screen multiple acquisition opportunities to determine when buying creates more value than long-term leasing, accounting for financing structure and resale assumptions.

Who is this product for?

This lease property comparison template was designed for:

• Accountants and auditors preparing financial advice or working papers.
• Data analysts responsible for financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Real estate teams and corporate finance departments making strategic buy vs lease decisions.
• Consultants and advisors who need repeatable, client-ready models.

How to choose the right variant

We offer two delivery formats to match your workflow:

• Macro-free .xlsx: Ready to use on Excel desktop and Excel Online. No macros required — best if your IT environment restricts macros.
• Macro-enabled .xlsm (optional): Includes automation routines for scenario refresh and report export. Choose this if you handle many cases and want time-saving scripts.

Also consider whether you need our hourly customization service to map template fields to your chart of accounts or to add client-specific reporting — ProXlsx provides flexible, hourly execution services for immediate delivery.

Quick comparison with typical alternatives

Common approaches and where this template fits:

• Manual spreadsheets: Prone to formula errors and inconsistent assumptions. The template enforces structure and audit trails.
• Custom-developed systems: Expensive and slow to deploy. The template provides a fast, low-cost alternative with transparent calculations.
• Off-the-shelf software: May be robust but overkill for single-project decisions. The template is flexible and Excel-native — no new system to learn.

Best practices & tips to get maximum value

• Start with sample data on the Inputs sheet to verify understanding of outputs before replacing with live numbers.
• Use scenario tabs to lock assumptions for board presentations (create Base, Upside, Downside).
• Document assumptions in the built-in Notes area to keep audit trails for future reviewers.
• If integrating with your ERP, request the optional hourly service to map data feeds and automate imports.

Common mistakes when buying or using similar templates — and how to avoid them

• Assuming outputs are final: Models reflect inputs — always validate assumptions (discount rate, tax, salvage value).
• Using macros without IT approval: Choose the macro-free version if your environment blocks macros.
• Skipping sensitivity checks: Always test a range of plausible scenarios to understand risk.
• Poor documentation: Use the template’s Notes sheet to explain choices; this prevents rework during audits.

Product specifications

• File format: .xlsx (macro-free) and optional .xlsm (macro-enabled)
• Excel compatibility: Excel 2016+, Excel for Microsoft 365 (Windows & Mac — macros limited on Mac)
• Included sheets: Inputs, Funding & Amortization, Lease Cashflows, Tax & Depreciation, Scenario Analysis, Dashboard, Printable Report, Documentation
• Language: English. Documentation includes step-by-step guide and example case.
• Delivery: Instant download after purchase + 7 days email support for setup questions
• Customization: Hourly execution services available via ProXlsx for mapping, reporting, or automation

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