Configuring Lease Types in Deal Manager
Overview
Lease types in Deal Manager are essential for aligning leasing workflows with your organization’s financial and operational standards. They can be configured at both the company level and the property level, and must be mapped correctly to Voyager for seamless integration.
🧭 Lease Type Levels
🔹 Company-Level Lease Types
Define the standard lease types available across the entire organization.
Apply globally to all properties unless overridden.
Useful for maintaining consistency across portfolios.
🔹 Property-Level Lease Types
Scoped to individual properties.
Allow for custom lease types specific to certain assets.
Provide flexibility for managing diverse property portfolios.
⚙️ Lease Type Configuration Fields
Field | Description |
Deal Manager Name | The name shown in the Proposal Lease Type dropdown. Should be clear and user-friendly. |
Deal Manager Lease Type | Determines recovery behavior: |
Voyager Name | The exact lease type name in Voyager. Ensures accurate mapping. |
Voyager Code | Internal code used for system integration. |
Base Rent Charge | Voyager’s Base Rent Charge Code used for rent calculations. |
Voyager Lease Recovery Type | Indicates recovery behavior in Voyager (Gross or Net). |
Retail | Yes/No flag to indicate if the lease is retail. |
Exclude for New/Expansion Deals | Optional setting to hide lease type from new or expansion deal proposals. |
✅ Best Practices
Maintain naming consistency between Deal Manager and Voyager to avoid mapping errors.
Use the Exclude flag to streamline dropdowns and phase out legacy lease types.
Audit lease types regularly to prevent duplication and confusion.
🔄 How to Manage Lease Types
🔸 Mapping Lease Types to Properties
Go to:
Company Settings > Deal Settings > Voyager Config > Lease TypesFor property-specific mapping:
Select the property in Deal Manager.
Scroll to the bottom of the page.
Click Add to map lease types to that property.
⚠️ Note: Editing lease types in Voyager does not automatically update Deal Manager. Manual mapping is required.
🔸 Adding a New Lease Type
Ensure you have admin or equivalent permissions.
Gather required details:
Lease type name
Type (Gross, Net, Full-Service Gross)
Voyager mapping info
Add and save the lease type in Deal Manager.
🔸 Troubleshooting Common Issues
Issue: Lease Type dropdown is blank when saving proposal terms.
Cause: Configuration error or missing Voyager connection.
Steps to Resolve:
Confirm your Deal Manager environment is connected to Voyager.
Verify lease types are correctly mapped from Voyager to Deal Manager.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
🔹 Lease Type Basics
What are company-level lease types?
They are global lease types available across all properties unless overridden at the property level.
What are property-level lease types?
These are lease types specific to individual properties, offering more flexibility for unique asset needs.
🔹 Configuration Fields
What does the “Deal Manager Lease Type” field control?
It determines whether a Recovery tab is created in Voyager:
Gross: No Recovery tab
Net: Recovery tab with OpEx data
What is the “Exclude for New/Expansion Deals” setting?
It hides the lease type from appearing in new or expansion deal proposals—useful for phasing out old lease types.
🔹 Managing Lease Types
How do I map lease types to a property?
Navigate to the property in Deal Manager, scroll to the bottom, and click Add to map lease types.
Does editing lease types in Voyager update Deal Manager automatically?
No. You must manually map lease types in Deal Manager for changes to take effect.
🔹 Troubleshooting
Why is the Lease Type dropdown blank when saving a proposal?
This usually means:
Your Deal Manager isn’t connected to Voyager.
Lease types haven’t been properly mapped.