Better questions. Better lease decisions.
Original guides with worked examples, source links and practical comparison steps.
Research edition · October 2026
Net rent, gross rent and the missing pieces ↗
Translate a headline quote into a consistent cost schedule before comparing two premises.
What belongs in additional rent? ↗
Turn one operating-cost estimate into a set of items, allocation rules and open questions.
Compare the space, then the price ↗
A disciplined commercial rent comparison preserves terms, fit and uncertainty alongside the rate.
Effective rent: compare the entire offer ↗
A quoted rent is the starting point of a lease comparison. Incentives, payment timing and the cost of making a space usable can change the decision. Build two views: the recurring rent schedule and the cash required to open and operate.
How to compare two office rent quotes ↗
An office decision combines cost, working capacity and the experience of using the building. Compare the same payment period and area definition first, then ask whether each layout supports the people and activities the business actually needs.
Compare warehouse leases around the operation ↗
A warehouse needs to fit the movement of goods, people and equipment. Start with a comparable rent calculation, then test the physical constraints that determine whether the business can operate in the premises.
Build a retail occupancy budget before choosing a site ↗
A retail premises decision needs a cost model that survives a slower opening and uneven sales. Keep premises costs separate from the rest of the business, then test how much cash the location needs under clearly labelled sales scenarios.
Lease escalation: see the whole payment path ↗
A first-year rent figure can hide a very different cost later in the lease. Build a year-by-year schedule, keep the escalation mechanism explicit and compare the whole term alongside the initial monthly payment.
How to read a commercial rent index ↗
A commercial rent chart is most useful when you know exactly what it measures. Read the rent concept, geography, sector and dates before interpreting the line. Then use the result as context for a more specific property decision.
Make the next comparison count.
Put documented lease terms through the calculator, or discuss a requirement with Commercially.