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Know the terms before the tour.

Practical guides for businesses leasing commercial space: what things cost, what the specifications mean, and when to start.

Leasing · 5 min read
How to compare lease offers on total occupancy cost
Headline rent rarely tells you which space costs less. Here is how to put competing offers on the same footing before you choose.
Industrial · 4 min read
Industrial specifications explained, and how they map to operations
Clear height, loading, column spacing, slab, power and yard: what each specification means and how to match it to the way your operation runs.
Office · 4 min read
Planning office space for a hybrid workforce
Size the office for the days people actually come in, then design it for what they come in to do. A practical method from headcount to test fit.
Leasing · 4 min read
Inside the letter of intent: what each clause means
The letter of intent sets the business terms of your lease. A clause-by-clause guide to what it covers and where negotiation tends to matter most.
Strategy · 4 min read
When to start a lease renewal, and what to ask for
Time is the tenant's main source of leverage at renewal. When to begin by size of space, and the terms worth putting on the table.
Development · 4 min read
Build-to-suit, from site selection to move-in
How a build-to-suit project runs: the phases, the decisions that shape each one, where schedules slip, and how the lease is structured.
Retail · 4 min read
Choosing a retail location: what to weigh before you sign
Trade area, visibility, co-tenancy, exclusives, signage and percentage rent: the factors that decide whether a retail location works.
Healthcare · 4 min read
Medical office build-outs: infrastructure, access and terms
Medical suites demand more of a building than general office. What to check on infrastructure, accessibility, parking and compliance, and why terms run longer.