By: Shivani Gurtu-Louth
Opening an office in London can be a hugely beneficial step for a company to take. However, before you can begin reaping the benefits that the capital has to offer, you need to find new premises. In order to ascertain whether a commercial property in London is suitable or not, you will need to ask yourself a few pertinent questions.
The first consideration should focus around the sort of property you require and its location. Would it best to have the premises nearer to the business’s employees, its suppliers or its customers? Alternatively, it may be more important to have the business located close to a transport network, such as rail or road systems. And, importantly, the premises have to be within your budget.
Should you manage to find a commercial property in London that is suitable, it may be prudent to approach your bank manager or at least speak to the firm’s accountant to ascertain the impact that the new premises will have on the company’s budget. Next you will need to negotiate with the landlord to get rental terms that are favourable to you – often a difficult and frustrating process.
On the other hand, you may feel it better to place the whole procedure in the hands of a property expert. A commercial estate agent will have a great deal of experience in sourcing available commercial property in London. Whilst you will have to pay for their services, it is worth bearing in mind that mistakes with property can be extremely costly and have even in some cases resulted in bankruptcy.
A commercial property agent will have resources available that you will not, such as a database of existing and up-and-coming commercial properties in London. They can also help you organise the move within the parameters of your budget, taking into account things that you may have overlooked. Factors such as producing effective relocation plans, choosing suppliers during and after the move and a constant budget report can all be implemented by the appointed relocations manager and contribute towards a smooth and efficient process. A commercial agent can also take care of things like surveyors and solicitors and also ensure that the contract you sign provides you with favourable terms, taking into account factors such as the rent and possible increases, the length of the lease and how easy it is to give it up, to whom the responsibility of insurance falls, who is liable for repairs, service charges, financial guarantees and lease protection. These are all commitments that you can expect to find in an agreement, but a commercial property agent will be able to negotiate terms on your behalf that you may not be able to.
Renting a commercial property in London generally heralds a new beginning for most businesses; to ensure that your rental goes as smoothly as possible and does not affect the operation of the company, it would be prudent to research just what a commercial property estate agent in London can offer you.
About the Author:
Shivani Gurtu-Louth - Operations Manager of Devono Property Limited. Devono are the only commercial property agents in London to exclusively represent tenants looking for office space and commercial property in London to rent. For interviews, quotes, images or comments contact: Shivani Gurtu-Louth Devono Operations Manager Tel(DDI): +44 (0)20 7096 9911 E-mail: sg@devono.co
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