The operational checks that matter more than the brochure
An industrial lease should be tested against how the business actually operates. A unit can look right on size and rental but fail on truck access, height, power, loading, parking or operating restrictions.
Warehouse configuration
- Clear internal height and racking compatibility
- Dock or on-grade loading
- Yard depth and truck turning
- Column spacing and floor loading
- Office-to-warehouse ratio
- Expansion or subdivision potential
Business continuity
- Available electrical capacity
- Generator or solar scope
- Water backup where required
- Fibre and telecoms
- Landlord responsibilities versus tenant responsibilities
Access and security
- Operating hours and access rules
- Guarded or controlled entry
- Perimeter security and CCTV
- Truck queuing and delivery management
- Public transport and staff access
Commercial terms
- Base rental and operating costs
- Parking charges
- Escalation
- Tenant installation allowances
- Deposits and guarantees
- Reinstatement obligations
Julian's perspective
The best industrial deal is the building that lets the operation work properly over the full lease term. I would rather identify a constraint before heads of terms than discover it after occupation.
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