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Feeling claustrophobic in your current office space? While a period of growth is good news for your company, trying to conduct business in a space that you've outgrown can prove difficult. If you're considering expanding your office space, follow these tips to get the breathing room you need and ensure that you make the best decision for your company.

While pundits might make it seem like all that you need to do in your office site selection process is to find an urban space with character, the process is actually much more nuanced. Finding the right location for your office requires you to balance many different variables.

When you sign a lease, your company takes on a contract to pay rent and, potentially, CAM charges. You also agree to pay any number of hidden occupancy costs. If you don't know what they are, you could be in for a large and expensive surprise. Here are some of the hidden costs that are in your lease -- whether or not you know it.

At some point, every company faces the decision about whether to purchase or lease office space.  Leasing and ownership both have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Ask yourself these questions to determine whether buying or leasing is the best option for your business:

If your company is looking at new office space, you can ensure the success of your move by spending time up front doing a bit of space planning. Choosing an office space can be complicated, and knowing exactly what you need before you start trying to fit spaces to those needs can save you from making expensive mistakes.

When you're preparing to move into new commercial office space, you have a big list of tasks on your to-do list to complete; however, while you're prepping for the move, it's vital that you don't forget about the lease itself. Doing all of the following before you sign the lease and move into your new space will help to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

Signing a commercial loi to lease new space for your company can be like walking a tightrope. On one hand, you want to get the best deal possible while at the same time you also don't want to negotiate so aggressively that you talk yourself out of a great space. Here are some basic principles that can help get your next commercial loi accepted.

Even if your job involves reading through contracts on a regular basis, a commercial lease can be a daunting document to peruse. The complex legal jargon and unfamiliar vernacular found in commercial leases can make it difficult to know just what you are reading, but you cannot afford to simply skim the document. While it is important that you carefully read every part of your lease, these clauses are especially important to review before you sign.