First, determine the demand, including the required office space, budget, geographical location, facilities requirements, etc. To make the search process more targeted. Understand the local commercial real estate market, including rental prices, regional trends and the supply of available space.
Arrange time to visit different office buildings and evaluate their geographical location, facilities, building quality and management services. Write down the observation and comparison results for future reference. Once you find a satisfactory office building, negotiate the lease with the landlord or real estate agent. Discuss terms such as rent, lease term, value-added service and maintenance responsibility to ensure that your rights and interests are protected.
Before signing the lease contract, read the terms of the contract carefully to ensure that all the contents are understood and agreed. If necessary, you can seek legal advice from professionals (such as lawyers). Conduct necessary negotiations according to the terms of the contract to ensure that both parties reach an agreement and are satisfied.
Once all the details are confirmed and solved, a formal lease contract is signed and the relevant deposit and rent are paid. Procedures refer to the completion of lease procedures, including registration, rent payment, insurance, etc. Moving into the office building is to make necessary preparations before the contract comes into effect, such as arranging decoration, equipment procurement, communication installation, etc., to ensure smooth moving into the new office space.
Matters needing attention in office lease
1, rent-free
Rent-free period refers to the time when the lessee does not have to pay rent after the lease contract comes into effect. Under normal circumstances, the rent-free period for blank houses and office buildings is 15 to 30 days; The rent-free period for office buildings with decoration is 3 days to 7 days. But whether the specific rent-free can be enjoyed and how long it lasts depends on the specific owners.
2. Fee agreement
When signing the office lease contract, both parties should reach an understanding on the payment method of related expenses. Including but not limited to: rent, property fees, utilities, etc. The payment standards and methods of these fees should be clearly defined in the lease contract. At the same time, both parties need to specify their respective rights and obligations in the contract.
3. Deposit agreement
For various reasons, both parties may not be able to sign a formal contract immediately. At this time, reservations are usually made in the form of a deposit. However, when paying the down payment, you need to sign a written agreement with the owner, stipulating that if the owner reneges, you need to return the double down payment to the lessee.