As public places reopen for one on one interactions, meetings, and ventures, we can catch glimpses of the new normal setting alright. And what has changed the most, is the work culture, putting a direct impact on commercial real estate. 

Trends like Work From Home, Live and Play and Walk To Work will continue to gain popularity despite the unlocking, as we have seen in the first two phases of unlocking commercial spaces in India. 

Meaning Of Commercial Office Spaces 

A Commercial Office Space is a high-quality space or several spaces within a building that is available as business premises to working professionals.

While many companies are considering work from home for 15-20% of their employees, the benefits of office spaces cannot be overlooked. 

Working or setting up your base at a location makes administration easier, giving a professional look to the organization and more room to grow.

Coworking Office Spaces

As the relevance of flexible working conditions grows rapidly, the coworking idea, which was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, is expected to witness a sharp rise in its demands post-pandemic. 

Generally, a coworking space is where people from different unrelated backgrounds assemble in a space to work independently on different projects, or even in a group to work on the same project. 

As the coworking environment isn’t owned or operated by the employers, these are relatively independent spaces with flexible and relaxed working conditions. 

Is coworking the future?

Coworking spaces are gaining a reputation for being great office spaces. Known as the future of commercial office spaces, more companies are accepting the new normal as a part of their lives and shed the traditional skin behind it. It can be said that traditional office spaces might get replaced with coworking spaces. 

How To Rent A Commercial Office Space

Good office space is like a home to your business and all other projects. As the commercial sector expands and MNCs bring in more competition, commercial office spaces have become very important to provide a home for businesses and projects. As the commercial office space prices spike, grabbing the best property will only get tougher and tougher owing to the competition. So, how can you know which property is best for you?

A commercial real estate property becomes important or loses its importance depending on several factors such as the location of the property, market, and demand. It is, therefore, better to invest from a long-term point of view instead of taking short leases. 

Here are some tips to help you rent commercial office space:

• Location

When renting an office space, ensure that the space will be easier to commute to and fro. Even if you don’t have a team right now, invest in a space that is in a highly populated locality. 

• Amenities

Make sure that the amenities you might need on a regular basis are closer to your office space such as coffee shops, banks or meeting places. 

• Budget

Don’t go for an office that costs over your budget as your first priority needs to be an expansion of your business and you cannot afford unnecessary expenses. Hence, have a strict budget and stick to that.

• Clarity in Lease

Be it what utilities you will be getting access to or who will pay for the annual maintenance, make sure that everything is clearly set down before moving forward with the deal. And if you are in charge of the maintenance, include that in the budget as well. 

• Get Expert Advice

If you can, get in touch with a commercial real estate agent or broker who is familiar with dealing and properties. 

Commercial Office Space as an Investment

The pandemic was a testimonial to how reliable a real estate investment can truly be. As the demand for commercial real estate office space spikes, these also make great investment options. 

As commercial real estate properties are leased for long durations, they make great low-risk, long term investments. With technological advancements, the CRE investment sector is opening up to individual investors as well. 

Fractional ownership of the commercial real estate and Real estate Crowdfunding are two of the most popular investment options in India. 

While Chennai commercial office spaces are witnessing a sharp price hike owing to new startups, new office spaces for renting are coming up in Bangalore and Hyderabad.  These make great places for investing your assets. Assetmonk offers great investment deals in high-end properties. Visit our website to know more.