Why Lease Here
A Lease Built Around Your Business
Cypress Oaks Village was designed from the ground up to give independent businesses the best possible chance to thrive — starting with the lease itself.
Most shopping centers work against you. This one doesn't.
CAM fees, unpredictable operating costs, rigid lease structures — the traditional retail lease is full of traps. At Cypress Oaks Village, we've eliminated the ones that hurt small businesses most. What you see is what you pay.
The Lease
Terms That Actually Make Sense
No CAM Fees. Ever.
$0
CAM fees
Common area maintenance fees are one of the biggest hidden costs in retail leasing. We've eliminated them entirely. Your rent is your rent — no surprise charges at year-end, no reconciliations, no disputes.
Modified Gross Leases
1
Simple monthly payment
You pay a single, predictable monthly amount. We handle the variables. No triple-net exposure, no operating expense pass-throughs — just a clean, transparent lease you can actually budget around.
Flexible Lease Terms
Flexible
Term lengths
We offer shorter initial terms so you're not locked into a decade-long commitment before you've had a chance to prove the location. Grow into longer terms as your business grows.
Upfit Credits Available
Credits
Available for buildout
We invest in your space so you can invest in your business. Upfit allowances are available and factored into your lease terms — helping you open the right way without draining your startup capital.
Pre-Leasing Protection
Commit Early. Risk Nothing.
Pre-leasing a space under construction sounds risky. We've structured it so it isn't. You lock in the best rates and first choice of space — and we've built in every protection a serious tenant needs.
No rent during construction
Your lease term doesn't begin until your space is delivered. You pay nothing while we build.
One month security deposit
That's all it takes to secure your space. No large upfront commitments before the building is complete.
Outside date protection
If your space isn't delivered within a specified window beyond the projected completion date, you have the right to walk away — no penalties.
Best rates go first
Pre-lease pricing is the most competitive we offer. The earlier you commit, the better your rate and the wider your choice of units.
The Location
Hampstead Is Growing. Fast.
Cypress Oaks Village sits on Highway 17 in Hampstead, NC — one of the fastest-growing corridors in coastal North Carolina. Hampstead is the gateway between Wilmington and the Crystal Coast, with a rapidly expanding residential base and a serious shortage of quality retail. The customers are already here. The competition isn't.
Hwy 17
Prime corridor visibility
Hampstead
One of NC's fastest-growing communities
Aug 2027
Est. Building One delivery
The Village
Be Part of Something People Come Back To
Cypress Oaks Village isn't a strip mall. It's a curated destination — two architecturally beautiful buildings set among mature trees and lush green spaces, designed to make people want to linger. We're building a tenant mix of local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, salons, pet services, and wellness businesses that complement each other and create a reason to visit beyond any single store.
Curated tenant mix — no direct competition within the center
Shaded walkways and green spaces that invite customers to stay
Two end units with outdoor seating options
A community-focused identity that drives repeat visits
Side by Side
Cypress Oaks vs. The Typical Center
| Feature | Typical Center | Cypress Oaks Village |
|---|---|---|
| CAM Fees | Yes — often unpredictable | None. Ever. |
| Lease Structure | Triple-net or gross with pass-throughs | Modified gross — one clean payment |
| Lease Terms | 5–10 year minimums | Flexible — shorter terms available |
| Upfit Support | Rare, negotiated case-by-case | Credits available, built into lease |
| Pre-Lease Risk | Rent often begins before delivery | No rent until delivery. Outside date protection. |
| Environment | Parking lot-focused strip center | Landscaped village with green spaces |
Ready to See If It's the Right Fit?
We'd love to learn about your business and walk you through what a lease at Cypress Oaks Village could look like.