Office Space
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Flexible commercial property lease agreements
Thursday 18th of July 2019When lease flexibility meets opportunity... “The stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” – Bruce Lee Flexibility has become an extremely desirable...
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Leasing out a commercial property
Monday 24th of April 2017Leasing your commercial property You probably can’t change the location of your commercial property but there are other things you can do to increase your chances of finding a good tenant, quickly, who looks after yo...
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Commercial property management
Monday 24th of April 2017According to this year's National Business Review rich list, released last week, commercial property is a road to riches for many of New Zealand’s wealthiest people. This blog is the last in a series in ...
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Negotiating a new commercial property lease
Monday 24th of April 2017The things you need to know before you sign: A bad lease can destroy your business. It can drain your finances, lose your customers, block your progress and even kill your exit strategy. Landlords deal with le...
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What to look for when renting a commercial office
Monday 24th of April 2017The vast majority of businesses in New Zealand lease their offices spaces. Finding the perfect space makes for happy staff, more sales, better efficiency and, at the end of the day, a better bottom-line. In this blog...
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Obligations around repairs and maintenance
Monday 14th of October 2019Don’t get caught out when your office needs repairs. Are you aware of the repair and maintenance obligations in your commercial lease? You should be or you could end up seriously out of pocket. Building maintenance c...
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Commercial Property Rent Reviews
Saturday 12th of October 2019The majority of business owners lease the premises from which their business operates. A lease agreement is a binding legal document, so it is important as a tenant to understand all the responsibilities and legalities ...
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Your obligations around your lease fit-out
Monday 24th of April 2017Many businesses are tenants in their selected premises, and with this comes a raft of responsibilities and legalities that need to be negotiated and will form part of your lease agreement. In our next few blogs we...
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Difference between sub-leasing and assigning
Monday 24th of April 2017Business equals change. Commercial leases do not. When signing a lease, it pays to consider your future and if you are permitted to sublease or assign any surplus space. Determine what will best suit your needs ...
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Choosing a commercial property manager
Thursday 1st of March 2018Has your property manager got your back? Commercial property owners have special needs when it comes to maintaining the value of their property and keeping their tenants happy. The right property management company will h...
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Maximise your commercial property returns
Saturday 12th of October 2019How to maximise rental returns on your commercial property Commercial property investment can offer great rewards, but to maximise these returns, you’ll need to be proactive and efficient. Here are some tips to hel...
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Commercial real estate relationships
Saturday 12th of October 2019The importance of relationships in commercial real estate Commercial real estate is a relationship-driven business. We do deals with people we like and trust, and we get the best from people who like and trust us. Here a...
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Due Diligence when investing in Commercial Property
Thursday 3rd of August 2017Fortunes are made and lost in commercial property investment, but what makes the difference between a great investment and a dud? The answer … due diligence. WHAT is due diligence? Investopedia describes due dili...
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More on due diligence when buying a Commercial Property
Tuesday 29th of August 2017More on due diligence – legal, financial and physical considerations. Last month, we talked about due diligence when purchasing commercial property – what it is, why you should do it, who should do it, how and...
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Your Commercial Property team
Tuesday 17th of October 2017It takes a team to win the commercial property game The most successful commercial property investors work as a team. Sure, it might be your name on the ownership papers but it took a team of people to get you there. ...
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Tips from commercial property investors
Wednesday 19th of September 2018Top tips from commercial property investors who have done it before There’s plenty of advice out there for people looking to get into the property game and we all know there is money to be had. But just how hard is ...
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Your health and safety obligations as a landlord
Wednesday 22nd of November 2017If you are a commercial landlord, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), you are also a PCBU. If you don’t know what a PCBU is or what it means to be one, read on because it’s important. &nbs...
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Finding the perfect space for your business
Thursday 1st of March 2018Sure, location is important but it’s not the only factor in creating the perfect space for your business. It’s a balancing act and you have the needs and wants of three parties to consider – your customer...
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Your commercial property investment strategy
Tuesday 3rd of April 2018Commercial property makes a great investment. The yields are good (sometimes great), the market’s pretty consistent, investments can be short or long-term, and longer leases mean added security and less hassle for pro...
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How to avoid an empty commercial property
Tuesday 21st of August 20184 tips to help avoid the empty commercial property nest: The worst case scenario for a commercial property investor is an empty building. No tenants means no rent, which means no debt reduction and still needing to servic...
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Don't neglect the exterior of your commercial property
Wednesday 19th of September 2018Here's why you shouldn’t neglect the exterior of your commercial property Keeping up appearances... Never judge a book by its cover. It’s good in theory, but we all still do it. As a commercial property ow...
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Top 5 tips and tricks for new commercial tenants
Friday 19th of October 2018In our recent blogs we focused on landlords and commercial property investors, but this month the shoe is on the other foot. For many new commercial tenants, finding a suitable space and negotiating a commercial lease i...
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What makes a good commercial property location
Wednesday 21st of November 2018It’s one of the biggest clichés in the business – location, location, location. But what makes a good location? This depends entirely on the tenant and their customers. Here’s a list of the sorts ...
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Commercial property investment questions
Friday 23rd of August 2019And your commercial property investment As specialists in the purchase, sale and lease of commercial properties in New Zealand we get a lot of enquiries from first-time commercial property investors. And fair enough, it's ...
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How to choose the right property for your business
Friday 23rd of August 2019Your business premises has the potential to make or break your business, so choosing the right property for your business is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Here are some tips to help you choose a property t...
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How to sell your commercial property fast
Wednesday 31st of July 2019It’s never ideal to sell in a hurry, but sometimes, things just don’t go to plan and you need to get rid of your commercial property, quickly. Here are some tips to help you sell your commercial property fast wh...
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How to make your commercial property stand out
Wednesday 11th of December 2019The drive for quality in commercial properties – how to make your property stand out from the rest According to Colliers International Research's latest review of the Auckland metropolitan office market (2019), demand ...