Commercial Property Guides

Everything you need to know about investing in commercial property. Our articles provide insightful, educational content to help both seasoned investors as well as those who are just getting started.

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Recent Investing Articles

Freehold vs Leasehold Property

Maximise your returns by choosing the right property ownership structure

Full Repairing and Insuring Leases

Clear, actionable insights on FRI leases, outlining tenant responsibilities, due diligence, negotiation strategies, and valuation impacts for informed investment decisions.

Leasehold Commercial Properties

Essential Knowledge for UK Property Investors

Commercial Property Valuation Calculator

A practical guide to valuing commercial property, covering the methods, factors, and costs every UK investor needs to know.

What Is a Commonhold Property?

Learn how commonhold works, what it means for your commercial portfolio, and what to check before you buy.

Recent Getting Started Articles

How to Buy Commercial Property in the UK

An Investor's Guide to Understanding the Process, Financing, and Risk

Key Steps and Timeline for Renting Office Space

A Road Map to Finding, Paying for and Moving Into Office Space

10 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Property Agent

A Tenant Rep Can Help Your Business Find and Execute the Perfect Lease

How To Rent Office Space

Compare space types, estimate costs, and follow the essential steps to secure the right office lease for your business.

Key Factors to Consider When Renting Retail Space

Leasing retail space in the UK involves many important considerations. Learn about parking, shop frontage, zoning, lease terms, and more to make an informed decision when choosing the perfect location for your business.

Recent Finance Articles

Dilapidations in UK Commercial Leases: What Tenants Owe at the End of a Lease

A practical guide to understanding your dilapidations liability, limiting your exposure, and protecting your position at every stage of a commercial lease.

Heads of Terms in Commercial Property: What to Agree Before You Sign

A tenant’s guide to negotiating, reviewing, and signing heads of terms before lawyers get involved.

What is a Rent Review in a Commercial Lease?

Navigating the Impact of Rent Reviews on Your Commercial Property Costs and Rights

Break Clauses in Commercial Leases: How to Use Them Without Losing Your Rights

What every commercial tenant needs to know about conditions, notice requirements, and the financial cost of getting it wrong.

Fixed vs. Floating Charges: How Security Structures Shape Commercial Property Financing

The mechanics of lender security, crystallisation triggers, and where floating charge holders stand when it matters most.

Recent Tools Articles

Balloon Payment Calculator for Commercial Property Loans

Calculate monthly payments, final balloon balance, and refinance risk for UK commercial property loans.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Calculator Explained

Maximise Returns on Your UK Commercial Property Portfolio with Calculated IRR

Gross Rent Multiplier Calculator for Commercial Property

A practical way to compare price and rental income when assessing UK commercial property.

Office Space Calculator for Commercial Property Investors

A practical guide to estimating office space requirements, occupancy costs, and early deal assumptions before committing to a lease or purchase.

Land Finance Calculator for UK Property Investors

Estimate borrowing capacity, interest costs, and funding limits before committing to a land purchase.