Practical Guidance

Commercial property, made clearer.

Concise answers to recurring Singapore office, strata-sale and commercial-property questions.

Do tenants normally pay commission for office leasing?

For many landlord-listed commercial spaces, the landlord pays the appointed agent's commission. Tenant-paid fees may arise in specific situations, such as where a tenant appoints an agent to source a replacement tenant or where the landlord does not practise paying an agency fee. Any such arrangement should be disclosed and agreed before the service starts.

Can you help me sell a strata office?

Yes. We start with the specific building and unit rather than immediately advertising it. Relevant transactions, competing units, size, floor, condition, tenancy and likely buyer profile help determine positioning and the appropriate route to market. See the Strata Office Sale process →

How do you assess the value of a strata office?

Same-building transactions usually carry more weight than a broad CBD average. We also look at floor, size, layout efficiency, natural light, frontage, fit-out condition, tenure, tenancy, current competing supply and the types of buyers active in that building. Explore Strata Office Buildings →

What does “as-is” takeover mean?

Existing fixtures such as rooms, built-in cabinets and pantry installations commonly stay in their present condition. Movable furniture may change and should be specifically agreed. The incoming tenant generally accepts the existing fit-out in its current condition.

Does taking over a fitted office remove reinstatement obligations?

Not automatically. Market practice commonly requires the tenant to reinstate at lease expiry unless the lease or landlord expressly allows a different handback arrangement, or a subsequent tenant accepts the premises on an agreed basis.

How long is a typical office lease?

Three-year terms are common for conventional offices. Shorter or longer terms can be considered depending on the building, unit, landlord and commercial terms. Shorter leases may sometimes command less favourable rental terms.

Can you help with fitted offices only?

Yes. If fitted space is the priority, we can focus the search on existing fitted units and takeover opportunities rather than bare offices. Availability changes frequently, so current fit-out condition should be verified before a viewing.

How early should I start looking for an office?

Many conventional office listings begin appearing several months before availability. Starting early is useful when the requirement is strict on location, size, fit-out, budget or handover timing.

What should a strata-office buyer look at beyond price?

Consider tenure, approved use, layout efficiency, building management, access, achievable rent, tenant demand, vacancy exposure, maintenance costs, financing and building-specific transaction evidence. See the Buyer Guide →

Do you cover offices outside the CBD?

Yes. Coverage includes the core CBD, city fringe and regional commercial hubs, depending on the occupier or buyer requirement. Browse the Building Directory →

What is the difference between a general office building and a strata office building?

In a strata-titled building, individual office units may have different owners. That can create more variation in asking prices, lease terms, sale motivation and unit condition. For sales, building-specific transaction evidence is particularly important.

Do I need to list my strata office immediately to get a market view?

No. An owner can start with a confidential market discussion first. We can review relevant transactions, competing supply and likely demand before you decide whether to appoint an agent or put the unit on the market. Request an Owner Market Check →

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