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When leasing commercial office space on your own, it’s important to consider hiring a tenant rep to help you, especially in landlord friendly Austin office space markets. Building owners have highly experienced agents representing their best interests which puts you at a disadvantage during negotiations. Having a tenant rep in your corner will ensure that Read More…

Office space build-out permits in Austin can take up to 30 to 45 days, and even longer for larger more complicated projects. When searching for Austin office space for lease you need to ensure that you give yourself enough time to see all the options as well as allowing enough time to build-out the spaces Read More…

When planning to lease your next office space it’s important that you think about amenities that your employees will love. Ones that will make them want to come to work and encourage better collaboration and productivity. Below are a few office space amenities that you may want to consider incorporating into your next office build-out. Read More…

There is no question that Austin office space for lease has gotten more expensive over the last few years. Class A rates in downtown are averaging $60 to $65 sf. Class A space in the suburbs is averaging $40 to $46 sf. Class B space all over town is averaging $28 to $35 sf depending Read More…

When buying or leasing commercial real estate you sometimes will come across a commercial property that was previously used as something different than your intended use. For example say you find an industrial space for rent Austin that was previously used by a wine distributor. According to the City of Austin zoning chart their use Read More…

A certificate of occupancy (C.O.) is a document given by a building department or local government agency that certifies that your commercial building and/or space complies with the plans you submitted to and that were approved by the city, the city’s / county’s applicable building codes and laws, and that it’s in a suitable condition Read More…

When buying or leasing commercial real estate in most cases you will end up having to build, renovate, construct, or do some sort of tenant improvements whether you want to occupy office, retail, or warehouse space. Choosing the right contractor however can be a difficult process especially if you have not been through the process Read More…

If you are planning on buying a commercial building or leasing commercial real estate Austin you will more than likely need to do some sort of construction and/or tenant improvements. Whether it’s office, retail or warehouse space, if it’s located within the City of Austin, and depending on the scope of work, you or your Read More…

In most cases when leasing warehouse or retail space tenants are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement (if needed) of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units. Before renting commercial space you need to make sure that you know how old the units are and how they have been maintained over the years Read More…

Warehouse and Industrial space can range from storage and manufacturing to distribution.  Each Industrial property you consider will have it’s own requirements and obligations so make sure you understand the use of the facility and ask the owner, landlord, and listing agent lots of questions to ensure the space meets your needs. Below are a Read More…