CRE Basics

Commercial Leasing Basics

Lease Term, Options & Increases

Before you sign, get clear on how long you’re committing to, what flexibility you have, and how your rent will move over time.

Commercial Leasing Basics

What Incentives Actually Include

Landlord incentives are one of the most talked-about parts of a lease negotiation, and one of the least understood.

Commercial Leasing Basics

Freehold vs Leasehold Land

Before term, rent, or incentives, it helps to know what land tenure sits under the premises.

Types of commercial leases

Gross lease, net lease — what’s the difference?

There are broadly three lease structures you’ll encounter. Understanding them matters because they affect your total occupancy cost — not just the headline rent figure.

Personal Guarantees

Personal guarantees: what you’re actually agreeing to

If you’re operating your business through a company and signing a commercial lease, the landlord will almost always ask for a personal guarantee.