Questions to ask when renting a commercial property:

• What can the building be used for (refer to the table of Use Classes above)?
• What is the cost of the annual service charge?
• Are bills for water, energy and heating included in the rent?
• Is stamp duty payable?
• How long is the lease?
• How long is the notice period to end the lease, or are there any break clauses?
• Are there any rent reviews coming up?

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