
Leasehold vs Freehold Industrial Property: Practical Questions to Ask
Tenure matters, but it should be assessed alongside the business plan and actual title. Ask these questions before choosing a factory.
The MY Factory Land journal
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Tenure matters, but it should be assessed alongside the business plan and actual title. Ask these questions before choosing a factory.

A useful warehouse location is one your vehicles can reach reliably. Compare real delivery routes and gate access, not just distance to a highway.

Flood due diligence should cover the building, its access roads and the evidence behind assurances. A dry viewing day cannot establish flood safety.

An existing tap and drain do not establish that a factory supports your process. Match supply and wastewater arrangements to the operation you plan.

Collect the records that let your solicitor and technical advisers verify the premises. A complete-looking file is not the same as a cleared transaction.

A lower monthly rent can hide a higher occupancy cost. Build a consistent comparison and keep refundable deposits separate from expenses.
A practical introduction to N9's industrial locations, with company examples, geographic distinctions and the checks that matter before choosing premises.
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