Difference between office space/retail

andrewm1981

Hi, quick question I hope you may be able to answer....

I've thought of a business idea, and it involves a number of people coming at prearranged times throughout the day (10/hr) prob.

Would I need office space or a shop? It doesn't need advertising as such so a high street location isn't critical but about 1000sq ft in a self contained unit would be ideal, but would the office owner object to having a thoroughfare of people?

Shop would work better but would be considerably more expensive!

Thanks in advance

Andrew

hunnie

Hi, I suppose it depends on what is going on when these people come?
regards
Hunnie

zygurat789

andrewm1981 wrote: »

Hi, quick question I hope you may be able to answer....

I've thought of a business idea, and it involves a number of people coming at prearranged times throughout the day (10/hr) prob.

Would I need office space or a shop? It doesn't need advertising as such so a high street location isn't critical but about 1000sq ft in a self contained unit would be ideal, but would the office owner object to having a thoroughfare of people?

Shop would work better but would be considerably more expensive!

Thanks in advance

Andrew

You just need space let the landlord decide what he calls it. Retial is a lot more expensive.

lincroft1710

It depends what you are doing. A shop is primarily for selling goods, although retail properties are used as clinics (e.g. dentist, acupuncture, optician, physio, chiro ) hairdressers etc.

Your usage of any premises must comply with its planning consent which could be a deciding factor in what you are able to rent.

WillowCat

Light industrial unit?

Business park?

Have you looked at your local council's website to see if they have commercial property? Mine have some mixed use premises and subdivisions of larger properties.

Mistral001

andrewm1981 wrote: »

but would the office owner object to having a thoroughfare of people?

I have known office owners who have rented out a floor above their own office meaning that a front door and staircase was shared and they have given clear instructions to their letting agent as to the type of tenant they did not want such as no dentists because of the drilling noises and people with bleeding mouths etc.. Also, some owners might be concerned if it is a trade or professions which might attract the slightly undesirable clients/customers.