There’s no two ways about it, relocating your business from one commercial property to another can be a stressful, draining experience; particularly if there are any costly interruptions to your day-to-day operations. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. With meticulous planning and scheduling it is entirely possible to pick a time of the year in which an office...

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been in existence since 2007, when it became law for domestic property sales with a minimum of four bedrooms. An EPC determines the performance of a property, providing an Energy Efficiency Rating and an Environmental Impact Rating. Both of which are important in determining how expensive a premises will be to futureproof and invest in...

Whether you’re requiring additional commercial space for a one-off project or you’re a start-up business wanting to agree terms on your first office unit without potentially damaging long-term commitments, short-term lets offer flexibility and freedom for businesses and individuals to take things at their own pace. You might also be a business seeking a short-term commercial property to act as...

If you are an entrepreneur or business owner seeking commercial property in the UK, it’s important to be mindful of the various classifications of commercial premises across the country. Typically, the local authority which has jurisdiction over commercial properties will define the classification of each individual premises. What does this mean? Put simply, town planners use these classifications to guarantee...

For commercial property landlords, there are a host of costs and charges relating to the maintenance and general upkeep of their premises. These aren’t just designed to protect their investments; they’re also aimed to giving tenants a safe and secure place to work. That’s why commercial tenants are often the subject of commercial property management fees or service charges. This...

Most entrepreneurs start small when they launch their new businesses. At that point, it’s all about you, you don’t often think about how you’d deal with future employees or how much you’d like to sell the company for as an exit strategy. However, if you’re successful, these quickly become key considerations as the owner of a flourishing business. It’s entirely...

Leasing a commercial property for the first time is both an exciting and daunting time for any fledgling business. It’s a chance for growing start-ups to spread their wings and expand their capabilities. By the same token, there is the not-so-small financial commitment of commercial rent that hangs over everything you do. If you’re readying your business to take its...

Whether you’re looking for a property for your start-up or you want to relocate your business, there are many different things you’ll have to bear in mind - including commercial property classes. But what exactly are these, and why are they important? To help you get to grips with this concept, keep reading. The basics Under the Town and Country...