Taking the gamble out of property leases The reality for most businesses when they are setting terms for a commercial property lease is that there is a bit of hit & miss about planning. Generally, property managers put together a guesstimate about… The reality for most businesses when they are setting terms for a commercial property lease is that there is a bit of hit & miss about planning. Generally, property managers put together a guesstimate about a business’ needs regarding property over 3, 6 or 12 years, which are the sort of timeframes on offer for property leases. Many make a bit of a real estate bet Continue reading “Taking the gamble out of property leases”
Why crystal clear contracts are so, so critical… You’ve heard the phrase “stating the obvious”. But when it comes to lease agreements it is interesting to consider how often we haven’t done just that; state the obvious. The reason I mention this is that ambiguity in lease documents is the greatest cause of disputes between tenant and landlord. And sometimes… You’ve heard the phrase “stating the obvious”. But when it comes to lease agreements it is interesting to consider how often we haven’t done just that; state the obvious. The reason I mention this is that ambiguity in lease documents is the greatest cause of disputes between tenant and landlord. And sometimes Continue reading “Why crystal clear contracts are so, so critical…”