A couple of years ago, a reasoanable office rent would be quoted at around 40/sq ft. Add in rates, service charges, and the cost of even modest office space, (say 1000-2000 sq ft) racked up.
My business is currently expanding and I am looking at new office space. I am looking at Dundrum and Sandyford and considering spaces between 1000sq ft and 2500 sq ft (more than we need but it would mean we wouldn't need to move again in a year or two).
Typical prices quoted to me are 20/sq ft, with rates adding about 5/sq ft (this is an estimate in some cases) and service charges adding another 3-5/sqft.
While the headline prices have come down over hte last couple of years, I definitely think that there is more value to be had. Typically I get the feeling that a deal could be agreed at 15/sq ft, but the other charges still stand. Other factors that are playing out are that a rent free period will be considered. Also short leases or break clauses inserted into longer leases are a fairly standard measure.
I've been advised that at least one major developer is agreeing deals at 10 sq/ft (although admittedly for bigger square footage), but this is in the city centre.
Anybody have any ideas as to how low they can go in the areas I'm looking at? Anybody any tricks/tips/anecdotes on negotiations on commercial office space in the last couple of months?
My business is currently expanding and I am looking at new office space. I am looking at Dundrum and Sandyford and considering spaces between 1000sq ft and 2500 sq ft (more than we need but it would mean we wouldn't need to move again in a year or two).
Typical prices quoted to me are 20/sq ft, with rates adding about 5/sq ft (this is an estimate in some cases) and service charges adding another 3-5/sqft.
While the headline prices have come down over hte last couple of years, I definitely think that there is more value to be had. Typically I get the feeling that a deal could be agreed at 15/sq ft, but the other charges still stand. Other factors that are playing out are that a rent free period will be considered. Also short leases or break clauses inserted into longer leases are a fairly standard measure.
I've been advised that at least one major developer is agreeing deals at 10 sq/ft (although admittedly for bigger square footage), but this is in the city centre.
Anybody have any ideas as to how low they can go in the areas I'm looking at? Anybody any tricks/tips/anecdotes on negotiations on commercial office space in the last couple of months?