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...

Hot desking has become an increasingly popular way of working in the post-Millennium era. It’s a working environment which sees no-one have a set place of work. There’s no opportunity for office desk personalisation, photographs of loved ones or fluffy toys. Instead, workers can choose to sit and work wherever they like. Initially, this proved to be a popular tactic...

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...

Private Vs. Co-Working Office Space – The Pros and Cons In the space of the last decade, co-working has become something of a phenomenon among start-ups and freelancers. Traditionally, private offices used to be the only way to go for fledgeling entrepreneurs, but now there are so many options out there that it can be hard to know which way...

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...

Liverpool and the surrounding Merseyside area is fast becoming a hub full of brilliant, innovative businesses. The Liverpool City Region is the UK’s second-largest regional economy and, along with neighbouring Manchester, is set to drive the continued development of the so-called ‘Northern Powerhouse’. There are so many advantages to Liverpool as a business destination. It’s long been the host city...

If your dream of owning and running your own shop is nearing reality, you’ll no doubt be excited about the entrepreneurial journey ahead of you. Whoever said that setting up a new retail store is easy was lying. It takes a lot of hard work and logistical preparation to make the necessary impact and create your very own ‘niche’ in...

Manchester has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years as this north-west city has undergone a hugely impressive cultural and digital transformation, cementing it as the leading creative hub for start-ups in the north of England. It’s therefore little wonder that Manchester has earnt the tag of the ‘Shoreditch of the North’. Whether you’re looking to start a new business in...