A small telecoms installation can create a much bigger property issue than its rent suggests Commercial property investors often welcome additional income. A mobile phone mast, rooftop antenna, communications cabinet or other telecoms installation may generate rent from an area of a property that would otherwise produce little income. On the surface, it can look…
A warehouse can have excellent space but still fail if goods cannot move efficiently in and out Commercial property investors naturally pay close attention to the size of an industrial building. A brochure might advertise: On paper, the property looks excellent. But there is another question that can be just as important: How easily can…
Character can create value, but it can also create additional responsibility Some of the most distinctive commercial properties in the UK are older buildings. Former mills, warehouses, civic buildings, banks, offices and traditional high-street premises can offer architectural character that modern developments simply cannot reproduce. That character can make a property highly attractive to: But…
Asbestos can be an invisible commercial property risk that becomes expensive when refurbishment begins When investors inspect commercial property, they usually focus on what is immediately visible. The roof condition, floor slab, yard, loading access, electrical supply and general state of repair all tend to receive attention. But in many older commercial buildings, one of…
Some industrial buildings are worth more because of what they can lift, not simply how much space they provide When investors compare industrial properties, the conversation normally centres around familiar specifications: But within certain areas of manufacturing, engineering and fabrication, another feature can dramatically influence whether a building is suitable: heavy-lifting infrastructure. Overhead cranes, gantry…
What is underneath a commercial property can matter just as much as the building standing on it When assessing a commercial property investment, most buyers naturally concentrate on what they can see. They inspect the roof, walls, floors, yard, parking, access and general condition. But some of the most significant property risks can be completely…
A fence can look like a minor detail until it becomes a major cost When investors assess commercial property, boundary fencing rarely receives the same attention as rent, leases, roofs, yards or access. But on industrial estates, workshops, storage sites and commercial yards, the boundary can be a crucial part of the property’s security, usability…
The rent may stop when a tenant leaves, but the property costs may not When purchasing commercial property, investors naturally focus on rental income. How much is the tenant paying? How long is the lease? What yield does the property produce? But there is another figure that can become particularly important when a commercial property…
Fast internet is becoming part of a commercial building’s specification For decades, commercial property investors assessed buildings using familiar fundamentals: Location. Floor area. Access. Parking. Power. Eaves height. Rent. Today, another factor is becoming increasingly important: digital connectivity. A commercial property can have excellent motorway access and a strong physical specification, but if occupiers cannot…
A ten-year lease does not always mean ten years of guaranteed rental income A commercial investment can look extremely secure on paper. The property is fully occupied. The tenant has signed a ten-year lease. The rent produces an attractive yield, and the business appears well established. But buried within the lease could be a provision…