In the past few months I’ve noticed a definite trend towards organisations searching for new premises.

A year ago, this was not the case at all. The bulk of our work then was negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals. People were still nervous about making decisions in recessionary times. (more…)

It is extremely easy for most of us to be lulled into thinking a quoted rental price is the main cost when entering into a commercial property lease. But lurking beneath that highly visible tip of the iceberg are some nasty extras.

I frequently experience people who enter into long term commercial property leases focussed on the rental cost per square metre. They see that as their main cost and don’t consider (more…)

I just learnt this morning that a conference I was to speak at next month has been cancelled. It made me pause for a moment to consider how people’s attitudes towards conferences and seminars have changed in today’s recessionary market.

I heard a story recently that those working in the area of training and development are advised not to (more…)