In a nutshell NO in most cases, however if you think you will need to later on negotiate options up front….BEFORE signing an office lease contract.  A commercial office lease is a binding contract.  Once you sign that contract you are required to pay 100% of the rents due for the entire lease term.  However, sometimes a […]

Leasing office space can be one of the biggest expenses you make.  However many businesses don’t take it seriously (e.g. wait until the last minute) and end up paying more than they should or are pressured into lease terms not suitable for their business.  Another common mistake is that they choose to spend their own time and

As a startup one of your biggest expenses will be renting your own office space.  It’s a big step for most as signing a lease contract is a huge commitment since you may be unsure what the future is for your company.  Will you grow fast or slow?  Will you get that series a funding

Just like any other business consultant with a particular expertise in a niche, good commercial real estate agents are invaluable business resources to tap into when considering leasing, buying, investing in, or developing commercial real estate.  Below are a number of reasons why you should consider working with a competent commercial realtor in your area. You

Every day we see new articles about trends in office space design and a lot of them contradict each other.  Do you incorporate more hard-walled offices or have a more open office layout?  What works best for one company may not work for another AND what works best for your company today may not work tomorrow!

I have spoken to too way too many businesses who are unrealistic when it comes to budgeting for their retail leasing and build out needs.  When leasing retail space business owners and companies must budget for MORE than just the monthly rent.  Below I will touch on security deposit, 1st months rent, and tenant improvements

The Ruminations blog recently posted a great list of operating expenses that Tenant’s should not have to pay for.  Typically when leasing office space most lease contracts will require that tenants pay for most if not all building operating expenses.  While most expenses are passed through 100% to tenants they need to be aware of things

If your employees are stepping on each others’ feet, conferencing in the hallway, or parking in the next zip code because there’s no other place to leave their car, it may be time to expand your office space. Cramped working quarters can be a signal that your business is growing, but they’re also a warning

Heartsong Music was able to save thousands by having Austin Tenant Advisors help them with their retail space lease renewal. Watch the video below and find out why you should consider getting help to find and lease your next retail space in Austin, Tx.