An office launch needs a credible occupier case
An office launch requires a credible explanation of who will use the space and why. A new building or premium description alone does not establish future leasing demand.
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An office launch requires a credible explanation of who will use the space and why. A new building or premium description alone does not establish future leasing demand.
Test the product
Review floor plates, access, parking, services and the specification promised at handover. Identify the work required before occupation and the assumptions about nearby amenities.
Test the occupier case
Compare the premises with alternatives a business could realistically choose. Investigate future competing space and the basis of any rental projection. Keep projected income separate from contractual obligations and do not substitute launch interest for an operating tenant.