Commercial Office Leases: How to Get a Good Deal
How to Negotiate a Good Deal on your Office Lease
It may be a difficult time economically, but it's a good time if you're looking for new office space. This so-called "tenant's market" could help you land a terrific deal when it comes to negotiating the lease on your office space.
But negotiating a deal on your office lease is not something you should tackle alone. A commercial office lease is a long and complex document, and negotiating the right terms can be a daunting process. That's why a good Tenant Rep Broker is essential. They know the market and they are familiar what deals are being struck between landlords and tenants right now. In other words, they know a good deal when they see one!
Use these office lease "deal clinchers" to help you ensure you secure a favorable office lease:
Get Rent Free!
Don't take the price of lease on face value. There are other ways to get concessions other than lowering the rent. And because landlords are keener than ever to get their space filled, they'll throw in other cost-reducing perks such as tenant improvements, subsidizing the build out or offer a period of rent free to make the deal more attractive.
Get the duration of office lease you want
If you're a startup business, you'll want to negotiate as short a lease as possible, since you don't know how long you're going to be around. On the other hand, if your business is thriving, you should consider locking in today's cheap rent for a long-term lease. Don't over stretch yourself as far as locking yourself in to a long lease that your business financially can't commit to.
Plan an Exit Clause
Make sure you have sufficient provisions built in that will allow you to break the lease halfway through your tenancy. The gives you flexibility and peace of mind that if things don't quite work out, for whatever reason, you've got an escape route.
If you don't already have a good Tenant Rep Broker working on your behalf, you can find one in your City here.
Use the Office Space Checklist when touring potential properties to ensure you end up in the right office space and on the best deal possible.
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