Useful reads for renting commercial property

Browse the articles below for information and tips on renting commercial property.

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Your support team: the roles and responsibilities of Mileway and your property manager

Our goal is to ensure your space performs the way you need it to. For this, two key roles are central to this support: your property manager and your asset manager. Each has a different focus, but both are here to help make your experience with us as smooth as possible. 

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Lease types simplified: understanding your maintenance responsibilities

Promptly addressing repairs prevents bigger issues down the line, but when it comes to maintenance, where do the responsibilities lie? The answer lies in your lease agreement. 

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Let’s reassess your space needs

As our customers increasingly require flexible space solutions, find out how we can accommodate these needs.

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Lithium-ion batteries in the workplace: how to avoid risk

Understanding and managing the risks of batteries is essential for anyone responsible for a commercial building.

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Expanding storage needs? Consider the great outdoors

Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) is industrial-zoned land that is dedicated for storage use. Learn about how IOS can benefit your business.

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Benefits of Direct Debit payments

What are the advantages of Direct Debit and how can this payment method benefit your business reducing time and effort.

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Getting your warehouse ready for summer

Summer brings about nice weather and a chance for a break. But what do rising temperatures and extended absences mean for your commercial property?

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Cheers to the future: Specialist wine importer looks to international growth

Astrum Wine Cellars imports and distributes wines and spirits in the UK to luxury hotels and restaurants as well as retailers such as Selfridges, Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

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Taking your start up to the next step: how to support future growth

Making the decision to start a new business and then actually taking the plunge requires bravery, and for many people, it’s the realisation of many years of dreaming and planning.

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Introduction to Commercial Property Insurance Coverage

A guide to commercial property and building insurance. Discover typical coverage costs to protect your premises.

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Tips for protecting your property in cold weather

As the cold winter months approach, it’s crucial to safeguard properties against the chill. Freezing temperatures, fierce wind and/or heavy rain and snow can collapse roofs, rupture pipes, flood building perimeters and bring businesses to a halt.

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5 pieces of technology every logistics business needs

Technology is constantly changing our world – making it easier to find information, opening doors to cleaner futures, and bringing people closer together as part of digital communities. But technology is also a business tool. One that can be used to lower costs and improve profitability if investment is directed into the right areas.

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Aerial view of a group of large industrial warehouses surrounded by trees, with residential houses in the foreground and a town in the background.

What do you need to know about commercial property leases?

Learn everything you need to know about leasing commercial property. Negotiate and navigate the process with Mileway.

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Stay competitive with last-mile

Finding the right place to base your business can be a tricky balancing act. Some businesses want high street locations with maximum footfall to keep their brand front and centre in customers' minds, while others might want to look further out for larger spaces to expand their operations.

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Where to start when fitting out your new warehouse

Can you fit a warehouse to maximise storage space and efficiency without risking health and safety? Get started with Mileway.

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5 must-haves in any warehouse

When embarking on your hunt for the right warehouse space, there are many factors to take into account before eventually leasing a property. In our experience, taking the time to make sure that a warehouse really fits the needs of your business almost always saves time and money further down the line. It’s therefore crucial to think back to your business plan, and ask the right questions. How far away are your customers? What are your future plans? How much space do you need?

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How to make your commercial warehouse more energy-efficient

Making your warehouse more energy-efficient can cut costs and help you reach sustainability targets. Read Mileway’s top tips!

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Commercial warehouse rental guide

Learn how to rent a commercial warehouse. This Mileway guide covers lease negotiation, moving in, and more.

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How do you plan a commercial warehouse relocation?

Learn how to plan a successful warehouse relocation. The right plan will cut disruption and get your business back on track.

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