Commercial rentals in Belgium

Commercial properties, as the name suggests, are spaces that can be used for business purposes, i.e., for companies. There are commercial space all over Europe and there are many different types of commercial spaces one can rent, including:

The process of finding and renting a commercial property typically goes through several steps. First and foremost, it's important to define your requirements and needs. Ideally, create a checklist of your requirements in an Excel sheet, which you can then tick off as you inspect the properties.

Next, you should research the current market for available commercial properties and make a list of those you'd like to see.

Once you have identified the interesting commercial properties on the market, you can contact the landlords or real estate agents to arrange a viewing. During the viewing, you should evaluate whether the space meets your needs and requirements and check against your list of requirements.

You can see a detailed description of how to find and rent your new commercial space via our guides: office for rent, shop for rent, warehouse for rent, and workshop for rent on Companyspace.com.

The most crucial step in the search process is, of course, to get an overview of the commercial spaces available for rent on the market. You can get this overview via Companyspace.com.

You can filter your search and set up automatic search agents for a commercial space, which notify you about new commercial properties that match your criteria. This saves time and allows you to quickly contact landlords interested in a specific commercial space.

If you wish to find an economically viable commercial rental, it's important to explore as many options as possible. This can be achieved by contacting as many commercial rental landlords as possible and arranging to view the various commercial properties.

After receiving price proposals from different landlords, you should negotiate the price by presenting your offer. By considering multiple commercial spaces and landlords, you increase the chances of finding a landlord willing to offer a price that fits your budget.

Remember that the price you get also depends on supply and demand. So by choosing an area with many vacant commercial spaces, you can also increase the likelihood of getting a lower price.

It's essential to ensure that the commercial spaces you rent are in a well-managed property with a high standard of property condition.

It's crucial, for instance, to ensure that the property's technical installations are in good working order, including the heating system, ventilation, and plumbing. A well-functioning and maintained heating and ventilation system is vital to create a comfortable indoor working environment for both employees and visitors. Similarly, plumbing installations must be in optimal condition to avoid potential issues like leaks and water damage.

It's also of great significance to ensure that the service providers responsible for the property's maintenance, such as janitorial services and cleaning companies, maintain a high standard. Reliable and efficient service is crucial for creating and maintaining a dynamic, clean, and professional work environment in commercial spaces.

When choosing your new commercial space, it's essential to ensure it meets both your current and future needs. In other words, the commercial space should be large enough for the activities you have today and those you anticipate in the near future.

It's crucial to be aware that the layout and design can significantly influence which commercial space will meet your needs. Even if a commercial space might seem too small, the correct layout can often optimize its use through the design of the room.

You can learn more about how to optimally design your commercial space through these guides: Office Design Guide, Retail Space Design Guide, Warehouse Design Guide, and Workshop Design Guide.

The work environment can greatly influence employee well-being, productivity, and overall welfare. Here are some essential factors to consider when choosing a commercial space based on the work environment:

- Choose a location that's convenient for employees to reach via various modes of transport. Easy accessibility can reduce stress and commuting time.

- Opt for a workspace with large windows and good artificial lighting to prevent fatigue and eye strain.

- Proper ventilation and air circulation are crucial to maintaining a healthy work environment. Poor air quality can lead to fatigue and decreased productivity.

- Consider the noise level at the workplace. High noise levels can be distracting and disruptive. Insulating materials and noise-reducing designs can help alleviate this issue.

- Check if the workspace meets safety standards and has necessary measures for emergencies.

When you have rented a new commercial space, you'll eventually move into it. It's essential to organize the move from one commercial space to another optimally. It's vital to focus on all aspects of the move.

The moving process varies depending on whether you are relocating an office, warehouse, workshop, or retail space. We've developed a series of guides targeted at moving to different types of commercial spaces that you might find useful: Moving Guide: Office Spaces, Moving Guide: Warehouse Spaces, Moving Guide: Workshop, and Moving Guide: Retail Spaces.

If you have vacant commercial spaces, you can find your new tenant through Companyspace.com, which is the leading online platform in Europe for renting commercial spaces. We are used by a significant portion of European landlords, including property companies, commercial brokers, administrators, and more.

Companyspace.com has a database of over 200,000 users and is visited daily by many hundreds of new businesses looking for available commercial spaces for rent. When you advertise your vacant commercial spaces on Companyspace.com, you can be sure that they will be exposed to a wide range of potential tenants. Our tenants range from newly established businesses and small firms to well-established companies and business chains looking for new places to set up.

If you have a commercial space for rent, you can always create an ad directly here. You can also actively search for potential tenants here. Additionally, you are more than welcome to contact us via email at [email protected] for a swift conversation. We are also ready to assist you with strategic advice, for instance, regarding pricing and requirements for future tenants.

We have created a guide that describes the leasing process from A-Z for you: 10 simple steps for successful rental of Commercial spaces in Europe.