Letting Commercial Property

An Energy Performance Certificate informs a tenant about the energy performance of a property, which is a legal requirement that needs to be in place before a property is marketed. Once all refurbishments and work are done on your property after buying, then this is the logical next step.

A copy of your properties EPC must be available to prospective tenants at all times. The ratings on the certificate range from A (most energy efficient) to G (most energy inefficient). Typically, the rating is much better for newer buildings than older. Due to cost factors, a good EPC rating could make your property more attractive to prospective buyers. An EPC certificate is valid for ten years after the date of issue.

Once you have a commercial property agent in place, the process of marketing your commercial property can begin. For this to succeed it is important you choose an agent that understands your needs, what you want to achieve by letting your commercial property and is enthusiastic about doing so.

Promotion of your property can come in a number of forms:

• A signboard outside of your property declaring the space ‘To Let’.
• Placement on commercial property website for maximum online exposure. Essential as the internet is now the main drive of viewing leads for many properties.
• This can be promoted to a ‘premier’ listing for better placement on site.
• Networking and direct marketing could also be used to market your commercial property to let.

This list is not exhaustive, as there may be other ways for your property to come to the attention of a prospective tenant. However, it will depend on your property and circumstances how best your commercial property agent will choose to do so. All marketing efforts will always be accompanied by professional photographs, detailed property descriptions and local knowledge as standard.

Our main aim is to work with you to ensure the best outcome and highest return on investment possible. From developing an effective marketing strategy for the property to creating appropriate rates, our expert team can guide you through the complete process of putting a commercial property to let in Manchester on the market.