Percentage rents (occasionally called overage) are another way for landlords to collect money from tenants who lease retail space. Not every landlord will require that tenants pay percentage rent. It really depends the commercial real estate market you are in, the location of the retail shopping center in your city, and the landlords preference. Minimum […]

When leasing commercial space businesses need to have a budget and stick to it! I see too many businesses spend more money on rent than they should or that they can afford. For example they will tell me that their maximum budget is $7,000 per month and then they will ask to see commercial spaces

When comparing commercial spaces to one another it’s important that you know how to calculate commercial rent so that you can budget appropriately for your business. The last thing you want to do is sign a lease and find out after that you miscalculated and blew your budget. It can be confusing sometimes because commercial rental

Different businesses have different space image and type requirements. You wouldn’t expect to see a law firm interior /image in a doctors office. Most software and tech companies that come to Austin prefer open office layouts with a few offices and/or conference rooms, and are investing a lot of money for above standard finishes to

Every one at some point in their life has negotiated something, however those that learn and use good negotiating techniques will ultimately do better than others. Negotiations are a part of every aspect of your business and personal life and the techniques you learn can be used in any setting. Take commercial real estate for

It’s amazing to me how many individuals and companies start their search for commercial real estate space (office, retail, warehouse) without knowing how much they can afford to spend on rent each month or year. Some will say they can’t establish a budget because they don’t yet know what things will cost, however at the

When it comes time to renew your commercial lease the first thing most landlords do is present you a proposal that includes higher rents. What most companies don’t realize is that they don’t have to just accept their fate and simply pay the higher rent.  As long as you don’t wait until the last minute

If you are a law firm, attorney, or lawyer and you need help finding and renting commercial office space in Austin you have come to the right place. Austin Tenant Advisors specializes in helping you in the search, selection, negotiation, and occupancy of office space in Austin Tx.  To get started now call 512-861-0525 or

Leasing commercial real estate space is a lot more complex than leasing an apartment however too many tenants take it for granted and end up making huge mistakes. To help minimize any potential risks and other costly errors we have compiled a list of some of the biggest mistakes tenants make when leasing commercial real

If you are considering starting a business or relocating your existing company you are probably ready to get out and start searching commercial real estate spaces. The last thing you want to do is rush into finding a new space. You might get lucky and find an ideal space however more than likely you will