ATOG Consultancy
Commercial Lease Cost Analysis
A property’s true cost is more than its rent. Before you sign, we calculate the total cost of occupation and show you the exit costs you may face at the end of the lease.
Commercial Lease Cost Analysis
What we provide
Total cost table
Rent, rates, service charge and insurance in one view.
Property comparison
Compare properties on their true cost.
Exit risk under control
Anticipate dilapidations obligations from the start.
Budget planning
Build a realistic budget for opening and the first years.
Costs beyond the rent
- Business rates: a local tax on non-domestic property, usually paid by the occupier.
- Service charge: your share of the costs of maintaining and running common areas.
- Insurance: insured by the landlord and recharged, or taken out by the tenant, depending on the lease.
- Fit-out: the cost of making the shop or office ready to use.
Exit costs (dilapidations)
The condition you must return the property in depends on the lease’s repair and reinstatement clauses. We help you understand and limit these costs from day one, so there are no surprise bills at the end of the lease.
Commercial Lease Cost Analysis
How we work
- 01
Data collection
We gather rent, rates, service charge and insurance details.
- 02
Calculation
We calculate the annual and whole-term cost.
- 03
Risk assessment
We assess repair and exit obligations.
- 04
Report
We present the results in a clear, comparative report.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are business rates and who pays them?+
Business rates are a local tax on non-domestic property in England, usually paid by the business occupying it. The amount depends on the property’s rateable value and any reliefs.
What are dilapidations?+
Costs a landlord can claim at the end of a lease when the tenant has not met its repair and reinstatement obligations. These obligations should be assessed before the lease is signed.
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