Important considerations when leasing a commercial property

Whether your business is making its first move to take its own commercial space for an office, shop, warehouse or other commercial use or whether it is relocating to new premises there are a number of important areas you need to consider.

Budget – leasing commercial premises can be expensive at the best of times but there are often other costs that need to be considered and budgeted for before you commit to a new lease. Some of those are:

• • Rent
  • Outgoings
  • Car parking fees
  • Repair and maintenance costs
  • Gas, electricity, telephones, internet and other services
  • Cleaning and rubbish removal
  • Costs of moving
  • Establishment costs
  • Legal costs
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