“A Vacant Commercial Unit Just Needs a Lower Rent”: Why That Isn’t Always True
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“A Vacant Commercial Unit Just Needs a Lower Rent”: Why That Isn’t Always True

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A commercial property has been empty for several months. There have been enquiries. Perhaps even some viewings. But nobody has taken it. The obvious reaction can be: “The rent must be too high.” Sometimes that is correct. Price matters. Commercial occupiers have budgets, and an asking rent that sits materially above the local market can…

Why Heads of Terms Matter More Than Many Commercial Tenants Realise
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Why Heads of Terms Matter More Than Many Commercial Tenants Realise

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A commercial tenant finds the right property. The rent works. The location works. The landlord accepts the offer. At that point, many occupiers understandably think the difficult part is over. It is not. One of the most important stages of the commercial property transaction usually comes next: Heads of Terms. Heads of Terms are often…

Why Rochdale, Oldham and North Manchester Continue to Matter for Industrial Property
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Why Rochdale, Oldham and North Manchester Continue to Matter for Industrial Property

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When people discuss Greater Manchester commercial property, some locations receive most of the headlines. Manchester city centre. Trafford Park. Major logistics developments along the motorway network. But a large part of Greater Manchester’s everyday industrial economy operates elsewhere. Rochdale. Oldham. Bury. North Manchester. These areas accommodate thousands of businesses that manufacture, repair, store, distribute, build…

Should Your Business Take More Commercial Space Than It Currently Needs?
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Should Your Business Take More Commercial Space Than It Currently Needs?

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One of the hardest property decisions for a growing business is deciding how much space to take. Choose premises that are too small and the business may outgrow them quickly. Choose premises that are too large and the company could spend years paying for space it does not actually use. There is no universal answer….

Why Commercial Property Investors Should Check Air Conditioning, Heating Plant and F-Gas Compliance Before Buying
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Why Commercial Property Investors Should Check Air Conditioning, Heating Plant and F-Gas Compliance Before Buying

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When investors inspect commercial property, heating and air conditioning can easily become an afterthought. The building feels warm. The air conditioning switches on. There are several units mounted on the roof. Everything appears to work. So attention moves towards rent, leases, tenants and valuation. But heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment can represent a significant part…

Why Bury Remains an Important Commercial Location for North Manchester Businesses
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Why Bury Remains an Important Commercial Location for North Manchester Businesses

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Bury offers something increasingly valuable: access to Manchester without needing to be in Manchester city centre When businesses consider commercial property in Greater Manchester, attention often goes immediately to Manchester city centre, Trafford Park or the larger established industrial locations. But commercial property decisions are rarely about prestige alone. Businesses need premises that work. They…

Why Growing Businesses Often Outgrow Their Commercial Premises Before They Realise It
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Why Growing Businesses Often Outgrow Their Commercial Premises Before They Realise It

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Business growth is usually something to celebrate. More customers. More employees. More stock. More equipment. More orders. But growth creates one problem that many businesses fail to anticipate: their premises stop working. A warehouse that felt enormous three years ago suddenly has pallets filling the aisles. An office designed for eight people now accommodates fifteen….

Why the First 30 Days of a Commercial Property Vacancy Matter
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Why the First 30 Days of a Commercial Property Vacancy Matter

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When a commercial tenant leaves, it can be tempting for a landlord to think there is plenty of time. The unit is empty. The keys have been returned. Marketing can start next week. Repairs can be dealt with later. Photographs can wait until everything else is sorted. That approach can turn a short void into…

Why Commercial Property Investors Should Check Broadband and Digital Connectivity Before Buying
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Why Commercial Property Investors Should Check Broadband and Digital Connectivity Before Buying

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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…

Why Commercial Property Investors Should Check the Power Supply Before Buying an Industrial Unit
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Why Commercial Property Investors Should Check the Power Supply Before Buying an Industrial Unit

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The electricity supply can be just as important as the size of the building When viewing an industrial property, investors naturally look at the obvious features. How large is the warehouse? What is the eaves height? Is there a yard? How many loading doors are there? What rent does it produce? But one feature is…