Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Malls rise fast—and fall faster. A hotspot today can become a ghost town tomorrow, killing your footfall, rent, and resale value as new competitors pop up nearby.
Even if your shop sits empty, you’ll pay steep CAM charges, taxes, and insurance. These fixed costs can quietly bleed your profits month after month.
Online shopping is eating malls alive. Unless you're in a prime location, declining visitor numbers can make your shop invisible to customers—and tenants.
When a major brand tenant leaves, the whole mall suffers. Your rental income drops, and attracting new tenants becomes a nightmare.
Pandemics, inflation, or economic slumps hit malls hard. Just like in COVID, one downturn can send vacancy soaring and income crashing.
Finding good tenants is tough—and keeping them is tougher. If the developer can’t draw in big brands, your shop might sit empty for months or even years.
Owning a shop in a mall means navigating legal minefields: complex leases, zoning quirks, and hidden clauses can easily trip up investors.
Banners scream “12% guaranteed returns”—but most investors get far less. Marketing hype hides the real risks and unreliable long-term yields.
High-street properties offer better rents, lower upkeep, and higher demand. While malls struggle, street shops thrive with footfall and visibility.
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