I love it when great ideas collide, offering far reaching solutions.
One such idea I just came across was the concept of a 14 Hour Working City from James Calder reflecting on new solutions for efficiency in London. (more…)
Don’t blame the recession for all those empty commercial properties you see. The recession is merely a short-term trend with a severe short-term impact on commercial property vacancy rates. But the digital age is a longer term trend with an even more profound impact on vacancy rates. (more…)
The ratchet clause has long been a dirty word to businesses with commercial tenancies.
More than 95 percent of leases have a ratchet clause. Traditionally they never advantage the tenant. (more…)
Now like never before, businesses need solid information for decision making.
There is certainly no lack of information around with Google at our fingertips. But the trick is to be able to discern the real oil; what’s accurate, and doesn’t have hidden agendas or bias.
The other thing is that people need that solid information fast, without spending hours researching.
Realising this need was part of my motivation to prepare Parallel Directions’ first e-book special report. The topic is: What You Should Be Aware of Before Relocating Commercial Premises. (more…)
When it comes to leasing property, size is starting to really count.
It has always been prudent to lease just the right amount of space that you need, and if you were confident of growth, you might, as with a growing child, perhaps take on a size to grow into. (more…)
It’s hard to believe but in just eight months we tick over into the second decade of the 21st century, *2010*.
What got me thinking about the near future was the varying terms on offer in property leases at the moment.
It’s not that long ago that leases for 10 years were the norm. These days we are most often talking about (more…)
I’m often asked by people who notice a spate of FOR LEASE or TO LET signs going up in an area if it is a strong indicator of where the market is at.
My answer is always the same… (more…)
I talk often about the need for flexibility and creativity to adjust to the fast changing and challenging economic conditions. In tougher times, it is crucial for achieving winning solutions.
Well, there is nothing like practicing what you preach! (more…)
