Author: Dan Scanlon

Rents, vacancy rates for office space increasing

Questions arise for commercial real estate market on companies opting for return-to-work mandates.

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…

More news from NHBR:

Commercial real estate broker David Choate looks back on 35-year career

NH Business Review interviewed Choate at the International Marketplace, located at the Pease International Tradeport, where Choate helped negotiate many deals over the years.

NH Fidelity employees returning to Merrimack campus full time

Fidelity Investments announced Wednesday that New Hampshire is one of four Fidelity sites that will transition to a full-time, on-site schedule beginning in September

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Strength in numbers

UNH is creating a hub for collaboration with business and government

Bensonwood delivers high-performance education center for Beaver Brook Association

The new facility marks a major milestone for Beaver Brook Association and a strategic investment in its dual mission of conservation and education

Velcro plans to move Manchester manufacturing to Somersworth

Velcro Companies plans to consolidate textiles manufacturing from its Queen City site to its production facility in Somersworth but is committed to remaining in New Hampshire, the company said Monday. Velcro, which has operated in Manchester for nearly 70 years, is the only U.S. manufacturer of textile hook and loop fasteners.

Ask the Experts: Planning is paramount for wills, trusts and estates

Planning for the future, particularly as a business owner, requires more than a simple will. Our panelist of professionals explore the fundamentals of estate planning, from choosing between wills and trusts to preparing for incapacity and business succession. Their insights highlight how thoughtful planning can protect assets, reduce legal complications, maximize financial benefits and ensure your wishes are carried out for both family and business interests.