Understanding the different types of commercial properties is important. Getting the right kind of Islamic commercial guidance so whatever you buy is riba free is just as essential. There’s a few different possibilities for you to look at as far as these commercial properties go

Office Buildings

There are generally two different types of office buildings for you to choose from — suburban or urban. Like the name suggests, the urban variety found in city centers and usually include skyscrapers and high rise apartment type buildings.

Suburban offices are located in their namesake and are generally smaller than the urban counterparts.

Retail Outlets

These generally consist of the restaurants and stores that people frequent. Any commercial guidance that you get in this area should rest on Sharia compliant principles. You’ll need to make sure that the commercial guidance you get here is professional so that you can stay away from riba.

The reason is simple: the retail sector is complicated and can include everything from stores in a strip mall to big box stores that stand alone like a Walmart or Target.

Industrial Spaces

These generally include buildings outside of urban areas and are located in what’s called industrial parks. They can include warehouses and heavy manufacturing buildings. As an example, warehouses are generally used as distribution facilities and they fall in this category.

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