Start with access, not only the address
Compare road access and the building’s relationship to your clients and employees rather than relying on the district name alone.
Check parking and operations
Parking, entry, elevators and building management shape the daily experience for staff and visitors.
Compare usable space
Do not compare headline area alone. Confirm that the layout can support teams, meetings and operational needs.
Define the team and client journey first
List who will use the office, how often clients visit, how many people arrive at peak times and whether the business needs reception, meeting rooms, private offices, collaborative space or storage. This turns the search from “find an office” into a space-planning requirement.
Check parking as an operating constraint
Parking should be assessed for staff and visitors separately. Confirm access rules, dedicated versus shared spaces, overflow options and how arrival works during the building’s busiest periods.
Measure usable space, not only headline area
Two offices with the same quoted area can function very differently. Columns, cores, corridor placement, window lines and service zones all affect how many workstations and rooms can actually be accommodated.
Understand fit-out and handover conditions
Clarify what is delivered by the landlord, what the tenant must install, which approvals are required and what reinstatement obligations apply at the end of the term. These items can materially affect the real cost and timeline of occupation.
Evaluate the building management experience
Reception, elevators, cleaning standards, maintenance response, access control and common-area condition shape the daily experience of employees and clients. A strong location cannot compensate for weak building operations.
Use a comparable decision sheet
For each option, record access, parking, usable layout, fit-out condition, building services, management quality, commercial terms and move-in timing. A consistent comparison reduces the risk of choosing on appearance alone.
Practical checklist before you decide
- Define the objective and decision criteria.
- Record the property or project facts in one place.
- Identify open questions before committing.
- Assign owners and dates to the next actions.
- Keep operating and maintenance implications visible.
How Khatwa can help
Khatwa connects development, leasing, property management and maintenance so the asset can be considered as one operating system rather than isolated services.