The Business Occupier's Handbook

Whatever your type of business, this practical handbook will help you to manage your premises effectively. Whether you are a tenant or an owner-occupier, it will enable you to take an informed approach to commercial property, helping you to negotiate successful transactions, deal with ongoing management issues effectively and get the most from advisers and agents. The handbook takes a practical approach using worked examples and checklists. It provides a step-by-step guide to all the stages of occupation with comprehensive coverage of all the relevant legal and technical information, including: strategic property management financial analysis and decision making negotiating strategyvaluationaccountingtax and business ratesacquisitionspurchase and lease termsrent reviewsservice chargesinsurancerepairs alterations and useplanning and environmental issuesdisposal of surplus spacelease expiries and renewalscompulsory purchase