Building AppraisalAlthough it is typical to appoint a Commercial Estate Agent to find a new building it is highly unlikely they will be able to assess its suitability for your company and they certainly will not advise on the condition of the building and its amenities. Remember, they just want to sell you the space.
Appraising a building is not just about deciding if it is big enough for your headcount. With all the regulations involved in employing people, and in the operation of an organization, it is important to review access, egress, the existing level of maintenance applied and the buildings compliancy with the latest Building Regulations. Incoming services like gas, water and electricity should also be carefully considered as fuel efficiency can have a substantial impact on your running costs. The infracture of a building must additionally meet or be easily improved to cope with the demands your organization will put on it.
Office Changes can analyze your requirements and undertake a comprehensive survey of a potential new building, assessing its suitability and report our observations for your consideration. After all, the last thing you want is to be stuck in a long lease or to have purchased a building which proves insufficient both now and for the future.
