Leasing domains

Does anybody lease domains?

I can't see it happen anywhere, but since you can lease anything, why not a domain?

 

It does, it just isn't that common. Most put a buyout clause at the end of the contract because if you develop something on a domain, you dont want it all taken away after the lease.

 

Exactly, that's what I thought, it can be made safe for both parties.

But I never come across such thing, so I was wondering why.

It's prob not that practical after all.

If someone knows of a website to find out more, I wouldn't mind having a look.

Thanks!

 

I had written a business plan about a year back for a site, like sedo.com, that was for leasing domains. Leasing really only works for high-traffic type ins. The person leasing the domain can't promote the domain at all. Good luck.

 

Good point actually.

What happened, did it materialize?

But anyway, as stated above, a buyout clause could be included, and the lease could be very long term.

 

Nope, never did anything with it. There were honestly too many barriers that needed to be overcome and I just didn't have the time to pursue.

If leasing for a long time, why wouldn't the renter just buy it... at least they'd have something in the end. Also, domains appreciate, so someone should almost always buy over rent.

 

I am interested in leasing out my portfolio of domains too. Anyone here familiar with the legal aspect of this?

Thanks.

 

Leasing domains is getting much more popular...it is mostly by those who have HUGE portfolios with great direct traffic on parked sites...but dont think by leasing you will save over the purch option...sometimes its just better to bite the bullet..

 

someone leases me a domain and i make a site like digitalpoint, suddenly he parks it on sedo...........do i need to tell further?

 

Developing leased domains has its own risk. Its pretty odd if you want to establish a brand.

 

i will never take a leased domain man, i can be stung, the case i told may happen

 

http://www.leasethis.com/

been done.

 

I would never lease a domain without a buy-out clause, since why would I spend time and money on building up good traffic and then loosing the name? I always buy my domain names.

/Andreas

 

i have a couple of domains to lease

 

Nice find kohashi!

 

@uca
but aint there a risk, the domain owner may change nameservers?

 

I suppose that a reputable service, kind of escrow, would be a reasonable precaution.

I suppose.

 

...best to buy. It hurts, but take the pain now instead of later...

 

err anyone tried this?
i am keen to lease my domains

 

I would never do it because you always lose if you do. Simply put: if you want to start something you should have the few $ to get a name that is yours. Imagine you lease a domain (cause its a great name etc) and your business grows. What if the one you lease it from cancels his contract with you? I would not even risk such a thing and just be creative and market my site instead leasing a domain. The safe side is the best side