CFR > Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management > SUBTITLE C—Federal Property Management Regulations System > CHAPTER 102—FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (parts 102 to 102-197) > SUBCHAPTER C—REAL PROPERTY (parts 102-71 to 102-86) > PART 102-73—REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION > SUBPART C—Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation (§102-73.245 to §102-73.305) > 102-73.245—When may Federal agencies consider purchase of buildings?

102-73.245—When may Federal agencies consider purchase of buildings?

A Federal agency may consider purchase of buildings on a case-by-case basis if it has landholding authority and when one or more of the following conditions exist:
(a) It is economically more beneficial to own and manage the property.
(b) There is a long-term need for the property.
(c) The property is an existing building, or a building nearing completion, that can be purchased and occupied within a reasonable time.
(d) When otherwise in the best interests of the Government.