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Commercial

SCO vs Independent Shop: Which is Better for Your Business?

Two formats, two very different ROI profiles. Here is how to pick.

What is an SCO

A vertically stacked commercial unit (typically G+3 to G+6 above a private basement) with independent street access — combines ground-floor retail visibility with upper-floor office or service space.

What is an independent shop

A single ground-floor unit (or B+GF) with full frontage but no vertical stacking — typically smaller footprint, lower ticket size, faster lease-up.

Verdict

Choose SCO if you want vertical income stacking, format flexibility and longer-term capital appreciation. Choose independent shop if you want lower ticket size, single-tenant simplicity and faster cash flow.

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