The triple net (NNN) in a commercial real estate lease stands for Net, Net, Net which are the taxes, property insurance, and common area maintenance charges that Tenants or Lessees pay for in addition to their base rent. For example say you find Austin commercial real estate quoted as $14 NNN. This means that in addition […]

In a hot market high office lease rates make companies want to buy vs lease office space. The decision of whether to lease vs buy depends on your existing situation as buying office space does not make sense for everyone. In most cases it makes sense for newer companies or startups with a lot of

CAM in a commercial real estate lease stands for Common Area Maintenance. Some often confuse NNN as being CAM however that is not correct. CAM is a component of the NNN. CAM’s include repair, maintenance, and upkeep to such things as landscaping, parking lots, roofs, interior and exterior building components, HVAC, maintenance fees, etc. When

Suppose a landlord has a large tenant who leases a 10,000 sf office space in downtown Austin that wants to expand in contiguous space in your building however they are not able to because you occupy a much smaller space adjacent to their space. Or maybe a large prospective tenant is interested in leasing space in a landlords building however

Today I was searching for retail space for a client and one of the landlords I spoke with asked if my client had any other locations. Why would they ask that? The reason is because they want to know if we are a new startup business or an existing business. Does that mean landlords will

If you are looking for an Austin office that is within walking distance to restaurants, retail, and other amenities there are really only 4 areas that can accommodate that. Downtown Austin, The Domain, The Arboretum, and The Hill Country Galleria Downtown Austin – This one is obvious. Downtown Austin is a vibrant area full of energy. You’ll

Renting your first office space is exciting as it means you have so far proven yourself in business. It’s also one of the biggest expenses you will have so choosing just any old office without the proper due diligence would be a huge mistake. You need to make sure that your office will be able

When choosing commercial space for rent Austin Tx you must find a space that not only works for your customers and vendors, but more importantly for your employees. Choosing the wrong location could potentially cost you thousands in lost productivity. Below are 5 location drivers that could have an impact on employee productivity & retainment

Renting warehouse space for the most part is pretty straight forward however there are some things that should not be overlooked as they could cost you thousands later on.  Below are a few of these considerations: Start searching for warehouse space early.  If you are leasing less than 10,000 sf then 4-8 months should be

So you have found your ideal office space and signed the lease.  Your work is not done yet as now you have the prepare, plan, and execute the relocation.  If you follow a plan you can make this process stress free.  Below is a general checklist to help guide you. Communication About the Office Move