Buy or lease commercial real estate

Before making the important decision to buy commercial property, you need to understand your situation, your real estate needs, and what you’re looking for. Find out what you need to do before you start your search.

• How to choose the right location for your business
• 11 tips for moving your business to a new location
• Video—Should I buy or lease my commercial space?
• How to assess your company’s needs when buying commercial real estate
• How to get the right team of commercial real estate advisors
• Why this retail entrepreneur invests in commercial real estate
• Zoning issues and their impact on your commercial space

If your business is still at its early stages, or your company’s revenues are highly unstable, leasing your new space might be a better option for now. Find out what you need to know to do get the most benefit out of your commercial lease.

• How to lease commercial real estate
• How to negotiate a commercial lease effectively
• How to budget effectively before leasing a commercial space
• 13 terms you need to understand before signing your commercial real estate lease
• How to protect your business when making leasehold improvements
• Commercial landlords and tenants need to work together

Buying commercial real estate can be a complex undertaking for small business owners. Here’s what you need to know to plan your purchase with your company’s best interest in mind.

• Commercial real estate acquisition: 5 tips for success
• How this entrepreneur found the right commercial property for his business
• 5 ways to maximize your commercial real estate investment
• How to negotiate effectively when buying commercial real estate
• How to budget effectively before buying commercial real estate
• Infographic—Understanding hidden costs when buying commercial real estate
• Constructing your own commercial building? 12 tips to build wisely
• 8 purchase agreement terms you need to know before buying commercial real estate
• 5 tips for buying commercial real estate
• 6 steps to plan your commercial real estate purchase

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’ll need to secure financing before making your real estate purchase. Find out about the different financing options available and which ones suit your current needs best.

• Top financing options for commercial real estate
• How to get approved for commercial real estate financing
• Getting the right level of financing for your commercial real estate project
• How to get financing for your green retrofit project

Before finalizing your real estate purchase, make sure that you carefully evaluate the property you’re about to acquire to avoid making any costly mistakes.

• Buying a commercial building? Don't forget about due diligence
• 7 commercial real estate surprises to avoid
• How to avoid a commercial condo disaster
• Environmental issues to watch out for when buying commercial realty
• What you need to know about environmental site assessments
• Why do I need a building condition assessment?