PREPARING COLD-SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR SALE OR LEASE: A GUIDE
We often get asked the question by owners about preparing their cold-shell spaces (in particular new developments) for sale or lease. It’s a good question as it’s important to present a great blank canvas, but keep in mind most occupiers will be doing a significant fit-out to the space.
💎 We are regularly engaged at the construction stage, where advertising material is predominantly renders, as the building progresses to completion it’s important to get images of the space onto advertising platforms so potential buyers & occupiers can see the progress.
🎨 Once the project is close to completion it can add significant value to the campaign to present a great blank canvas, grinding and sealing the concrete slab, adding base lighting or amenities, thorough cleaning or windows and general cleaning throughout (quite often commercial spaces are used as the site office!).
To take the preparation to the next level, base level amenities, bathrooms, HVAC can be installed (or at minimum have all base works in order), this goes for grease interceptors and base lighting as well.
🤩 Advertising: Now that your space shines, let the world know! 📢 Professional photos included with the original renders, advertising across all electronic media and detailed information of the site specifications readily available for any owner or occupier. Site advertising is also critical, internal window stickers or high access boards can provide your property with great local exposure.
Presenting a great blank canvas is a key step to help buyers and tenants see the potential of a space they can customize to fit their vision.