Tenant Improvement Archives - iOptimize Realty

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Negotiation, Tenant Improvement No Comments

Protect Your Tenant Improvement Allowance Clause Amid Elevated Concession Rates

In this article, you’ll learn: Why office landlords are offering higher tenant improvement allowance packages than ever How a high tenant improvement allowance drains a landlord’s income What happens if your landlord can’t deliver on the improvement allowance they promised How you can protect your tenant improvement allowance even if your landlord defaults Since the […]

Sep

By Don Catalano Article, Occupancy Costs, Rent Abatement, Rent Escalation, Tenant Improvement No Comments

How to Control Occupancy Costs in Your Commercial Lease

In this article, you’ll discover: The impact of rent abatement and rent escalation clauses on long-term expenses. How operating expenses can significantly influence your total occupancy cost. Importance of Tenant Improvement Allowances (TIA) and strategies for minimizing renovation-related costs. How a True Tenant Rep™ can negotiate better lease terms and reduce costs. When you’re in […]

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Negotiation, Rent Abatement, Tenant Improvement No Comments

Office Concession Rates on the Rise: Leveraging Increasing Concession Ratios

In this article, you’ll discover: How record office vacancies are driving up concession packages from landlords The rising concession trends in Class A buildings and how they benefit tenants How soft costs are now being included in Tenant Improvement Allowances Why this trend in New York City is setting a precedent for office markets nationwide […]

Jul

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Clauses, Lease Negotiation, Lease Terms, Tenant Improvement No Comments

Should You Put Your Tenant Improvement Allowance in Escrow?

In this article, you’ll learn: The benefits of placing your Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA) in escrow. How escrow accounts protect tenants and ensure proper use of funds. Current trends in office market pressures and rising TIA offers. Negotiating the Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA) was already one of the most critical aspects of lease negotiation. Now, […]

Apr

By Don Catalano Article, Costs, Problems, Recession, Renegotiate, Return to Office, Tenant Improvement No Comments

2009 or 2023? Commercial Tenants Beware Your Landlord’s Default Risk

In this article, you’ll learn: Why commercial landlords are struggling and how it impacts tenants. How tenants can turn the tables by negotiating favorable lease terms. Lessons from the 2008 crisis that can help tenants protect themselves today. Key strategies for tenants to safeguard their interests during landlord defaults. If you thought the office environment […]

Nov

By Don Catalano Article, Tenant Improvement, Tenant Representation No Comments

What Skyrocketing Tenant Improvement Allowances Mean for Businesses

First a pandemic, then a financial crisis, and now what? Well, for corporate tenants it’s not all bad news. The CRE disruption of recent years has placed businesses in the perfect position to encounter…

Sep

By Don Catalano Article, Commercial Real Estate Broker, CRE Optimization, Relocation, Renegotiate, Renewal Options, Tenant Improvement, Tenant Representation No Comments

6 Tips to Strengthen Your CRE Portfolio from the Experts

Whether your company’s corporate real estate is your primary responsibility or you’ve been thrust into this role, there’s always room for a refresher.

Apr

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Occupancy Costs, Rent Escalation, Tenant Improvement No Comments

What Costs Go Into a Commercial Lease?

If you’re looking into signing a new commercial lease or just refreshing your CRE knowledge, it is critical to understand the typical costs that go into leasing space.

Jan

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Negotiation, Office Leasing, Office Space, Tenant Improvement No Comments

What is a Tenant Improvement Allowance?

Are you looking to move your business to a new commercial space? Do you know exactly what features would be in your perfect building?

Jan

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Rent Escalation, Subleasing, Tenant Improvement No Comments

9 Things to Look for in Your Corporate Lease

Before entering your corporate leasing agreement, certain key factors will require your attention. If you aren’t entirely familiar with the standard clauses, it can seem daunting to represent your company’s real estate demands skillfully.

Dec

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Rent Escalation, Tenant Improvement No Comments

Top Concessions Offered by Office Landlords

In this article, you’ll learn: Landlords offer concessions like free rent and improvement allowances to attract tenants. Free rent helps tenants with moving costs but doesn’t cover operating expenses. Lower rent escalations and tenant improvement funds reduce costs for tenants. Building signage rights enhance tenant visibility at minimal cost to landlords. Whether an office suite […]

Mar

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Clauses, Lease Negotiation, Lease Terms, Tenant Improvement No Comments

Tenant Improvement Allowance: Negotiating The Best Terms

In this article, you’ll discover: The impact of choosing between turnkey improvements and a set dollar tenant improvement allowance. How landlord involvement in construction can affect your allowance. The importance of accurate space measurement for maximizing your allowance. Tips for negotiating tenant improvement allowances and managing the construction process. When tenants negotiate leases, they frequently […]

Tenant Improvement

Tenant Improvement

Protect Your Tenant Improvement Allowance Clause Amid Elevated Concession Rates

How to Control Occupancy Costs in Your Commercial Lease

Office Concession Rates on the Rise: Leveraging Increasing Concession Ratios

Should You Put Your Tenant Improvement Allowance in Escrow?

2009 or 2023? Commercial Tenants Beware Your Landlord’s Default Risk

What Skyrocketing Tenant Improvement Allowances Mean for Businesses

6 Tips to Strengthen Your CRE Portfolio from the Experts

What Costs Go Into a Commercial Lease?

What is a Tenant Improvement Allowance?

9 Things to Look for in Your Corporate Lease

Top Concessions Offered by Office Landlords

Tenant Improvement Allowance: Negotiating The Best Terms

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