Blog archives for June, 2010

A local managing director talks to us about the trouble he had moving his business and the importance of finding the right commercial property agency.

When I decided to move my expanding business to larger premises last year, I had no idea how difficult it would be to locate the right property for my company that was within the budget I could afford, as well as overseeing everything else that was involved in moving from one office to another.

The first issue to be overcome was deciding where we wanted to move. To avoid inconveniencing my staff I wanted to try and stay as near to our then current location as possible or at least remain close to good transport links. Proximity to our client base was also important; moving too far away could be detrimental to our reputation and demand in that area.

Obviously the budget was another big consideration. Commercial properties in the North West are in demand, especially in Manchester which is the hub for many flourishing industries. While we needed to relocate to a larger office, overspending on the property was not an option.

Luckily for me there are some great commercial property agencies and consultancy services based in the North West. I was able to get in contact with people based around Manchester who knew the area well, were trained especially in commercial property sales and who were therefore able to help me find the right location for my company.

I cannot stress enough how important it is to find a good agency when relocating your business. The key things to look out for are experienced professional companies which have a good working knowledge of your area and of dealing with commercial properties. If you can find a reliable agency to work with, it leaves you with the time to sort out all the other little details.