Cape Town Office Space to Let

When it comes to letting Cape Town office space, as well as the leasing thereof, Galetti Commercial and Industrial Property should be your first stop. Our team has years of combined knowledge pertaining to the rental of commercial office space that will stand you in good stead when deciding whether or not to take the plunge and move premises.

We have compiled a list of ten important factors that should be taken into account when deciding whether or not to rent an office space. These are:

1. Do thorough research beforehand and visit the area the office is situated if you can. Take note of links to major arterials, as well as the parking facilities available.
2. Ask yourself whether or not your current staff members would be happy to work here. Also see if there are shopping facilities nearby - this way you can avoid a lunchtime exodus.
3. If you choose to employ a commercial property agent, make sure that you are clear with regard to your requirements right from the start and that you are going to keep looking until you find the property that suits you best.
4. Stand on your principles where money is concerned. Landlords need to have your premises occupied in order to ensure rental income, therefore you have leverage from which to secure the best terms you can with regard to rent and services.
5. Give yourself more than one option. If, initially, you have more than one building/office space in your scope you gain even more leverage with potential landlords.
6. Draw up a budget before you start the process and stick to it throughout negotiations.
7. You should always try to match your premises to your business. Low rent is always good for your bottom line, but some locations have the potential to put clients off and harm your business image.
8. Think long-term. Ask yourself whether or not the building in question will allow for future growth.
9. Determine the needs of your staff members. Do they require an open-plan environment for easy interaction or are you in a field that requires private spaces for confidential meetings with clients?
10. Decide from the beginning how you would like to organise your space and ascertain whether a given space will allow you to demarcate certain areas using screens/cubicles/plants.

Please contact a Galetti representative if you wish to know more about offices to let in Cape Town and surrounds.