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Space planning experts know that the old rule that size isn't what matters, it's what you do with it is all about offices. Adding more square footage isn't the key to making an underperforming space into a highly effective office. Instead, it's using your square footage in a productive way.

When you're looking for your next office lease, realize that your landlord is a savvy professional. After all, if he wasn't, he probably wouldn't own an office building. With this in mind, watch out for certain lease terms that might seem reasonable but that are, instead, highly advantageous to him. If you see any of these six provisions, talk with your broker and negotiate carefully.

The ongoing movement back to the cities has created more and more interest in mixed-use space. While the classic model of residences over retail has been around for years, modern mixed properties offer a much broader range of use types.

In case you missed them, here are some of the posts from our blog in November:

There are a lot of things to consider when you're searching for the perfect office space to meet your needs. While the cost of the rent and the square footage are usually the top considerations, you can't afford to forget some other small, yet important features of an office space. Follow these five steps to give any office space a thorough going over before you sign the lease and agree to move in.

When your company's needs change vis-a-vis its office space, you have a basic choice to make: renovate your existing space or find a new one. While renovation might seem to be the cheaper answer while relocation is the most complicated one, your situation might be different.

Deciding to lease your space is just the first step in weighing your options for securing commercial real estate. There are a number of ways that lease deals can be structured, but generally, three main types of commercial real estate leases exist: net, gross and full service. Each type has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages, making it important that you understand the differences before you begin negotiating with a landlord.

Guest post from Michael Staskiewicz, check out his blog here.