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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…

Leasing industrial or warehouse space will be one of your biggest operating expenses so before you sign on the dotted line it’s important to ensure that the warehouse space will meet your business needs and that you know who is responsible for what. For example when negotiating Austin warehouse space for lease tenants are typically Read More…

Whether you need to find the owners of a commercial real estate property or a house finding out who owns a property is as easy as finding your property tax rate or the deed history. Most counties have an online property search data base that allows you to search for property information by address, owner Read More…

While the process of searching for and finding warehouse space is similar to the process of searching for office space there are a lot of additional needs and differences one must consider.  Below are a few things to consider and find out the answers to make sure that the warehouse property you are considering can meet your business Read More…

The Austin Texas Property Tax Rates and Travis County Jurisdictions for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 are listed here in this table in alphabetical order. Austin Tx property tax rates are typically set by each jurisdiction around September of each year. Property tax bills are presented in the November time frame. Check out this Read More…