Rents, vacancy rates for office space increasing
Questions arise for commercial real estate market on companies opting for return-to-work mandates.
Author: Dan Scanlon
Scanlon: There’s wisdom in the old clichés
Plus, what’s the difference between triple net and modified gross rents?
Parking and office tenants
It remains a big concern and cost, especially when space is limited
Understanding the leasing process
An overview of the steps required and time involved
Commercial lease considerations
Reviewing a mix of provisions to take into consideration when leasing space
Commercial lease considerations
Reviewing a mix of provisions to bear in mind when leasing space
The ins and outs of security deposits
From a landlord’s perspective, there are two major concerns
Does your lease expire in 2016?
Whether or not you plan to stay in your current space, it’s always a good idea to know what’s available
2015 Manchester area construction: an overview
A look at who’s building what, where
A flurry of activity at Manchester-Boston
A year of unprecedented commercial transactions in the airport area
Nonfinancial factors tenants should consider
It’s not just about the bottom line, but location, access and other factors
Nonfinancial factors commercial tenants should consider
It’s not just about the bottom line, but location, access and other factors
Investment real estate: detailed records required
Buyers and lenders are looking for good information when performing due diligence
Five common business tenant mistakes
Thinking, planning ahead of time can help you avoid them
Meeting the challenge of office-space planning
It’s somewhat similar to laying out a kitchen or any other part of the house, albeit on a larger scale
When an audit is the right idea for business tenants
For business tenants, they’re often an effective tool
Early termination rights in commercial leases
It’s best to determine an exit strategy before you sign a deal
Don’t be tardy in the lease renewal process
Give yourself time to explore options in the market
Variations on the due-diligence process theme
New wrinkles in dealing with the ‘numbers’ and approaching inspections
Commercial real estate activity: 2013 in review
Retail, education, multifamily projects set the pace
Questions you should ask before investing in real estate
You need more than just a calculator when deciding to invest in a particular building
What do shrinking tenant space needs mean?
Landlords must realize that it may take longer than usual for their space to get filled
Leases — the lifeblood of real estate investments
There are reasons leases are so important to a property’s value
Giving new life to old buildings
Examples abound of repurposed existing structures
Putting a value on investment real
Several qualitative factors have a great deal of impact on value
When getting to the ‘finish line’ can be a challenge
All sorts of issues can creep up to potentially stop a deal from moving forward
When to have a conversation about your lease
Don’t think you need to wait until renewal time to talk with your landlord
The Scanlon Report: Misery, opportunity: opposite sides of the same coin
My practice includes tracking what is going on in the private real estate investment world, especially retail. In broad terms, privately held investment real estate includes properties with a value of between $1 million and $10 million. These days, I…
The Scanlon Report: Is your investment real estate properly insured?
A client recently sought some advice on the types of insurance that should be in place for a cash-flow investment property, and it occurred to me that it could be a good time to review the basics. Keep in mind…
The Scanlon Report: Is it time to sell your investment real estate?
We are often asked by investors we work with whether it’s a good time to be selling. This question usually gets an “it depends” answer, because the particular facts and circumstances of each situation are so different that the answer…
The Scanlon Report: Leases — the lifeblood of real estate investments
Let’s take a look at why leases are so important to the value of investment real estate. It really doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about one or many tenants — the same principles apply. Investors want to know the bottom…
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Judge dismisses Hampton lawsuit over property taxes
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than 70 Hampton taxpayers who argued the town’s 2024 revaluation — which led to increased tax bills — was conducted unfairly and unlawfully.
Mall at Fox Run owner, town eye tax district for new Seacoast Landing
Torrington Properties and Newington officials are discussing the creation of a tax increment financing district at the site of the soon-to-be-razed Mall at Fox Run, where the company is preparing to construct the new Seacoast Landing shopping district.
State lawmakers deny Nashua funding to buy Daniel Webster College site
The state Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines January 13 against a bill that would give Nashua $20 million to purchase the former site of Daniel Webster College. Four Republicans voted in favor and two Democrats against.
11 homes planned for The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm development
Ground has been broken at The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm, a residential community located off Fairgrounds Road in Plymouth, NH.
Legislative committee signs off on NH housing program repeal
Legislature also wrestles with the Business and Enterprise Tax, which has a direct effect on state revenues, and as it looks at how Meals and Rental Tax revenue is distributed and whether there should be an additional “Pillow Tax” on rentals
Legislative committee votes to repeal NH 'Housing Champions'
A state-run program that encourages communities to add much needed housing in New Hampshire, already defunded in the current budget, is on the precipice of disappearing altogether. The House Committee on Housing voted 10-8 on Jan. 20 to repeal the so-called Housing Champions program administered by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
Nongfu Spring down to a trickle
It’s been a year since a Chinese water and beverage bottling company purchased commercial property in Nashua. Not much more is known now than it was then about the company’s intentions for the 337,391-square-foot building on 23 acres at 80 Northwest Blvd., purchased Jan. 31, 2025 for $67 million by a subsidiary of Nongfu Spring, a giant Chinese bottled water and beverage company.
Lakes Region asks for pipeline expansion
When New Hampshire called for more housing, the Lakes Region answered, and development in several central cities and towns took off fast. Then, the gas ran out.
Hiding in plain sight
Loss of manufacturing jobs contributed to our housing crisis
