One day we had a call from a client who asked us to visit an #officespaceonOMR Chennai which they were about to sign from four of the warm shells shortlisted. As an Interior designer & Contractor with Two-decade old experience, I always take extra interest in the client to educate them about the Investment they make, Most of the time they listen to my valid points and at times they have dropped the plans and finalised my suggested place, below are few of my suggestions. 4 Points to Keep in Mind when choosing your New Office Space! Choose your Geographical Location first. If you are a fist time office space hunter this might help you, before you venture in search for your new office, it is important to understand your company's operations, make a list of the places your company or your Head Office Prefers, It is always better to be with the allied industry you are in, for example, if you are in IT Space you could opt for IT Corridors, If you are in Manufacturing you could choose Industrial Estate Hubs, keep in mind your Travel time to your customer place is to be cut short too. 2. Budget for bare shell or warm shell. Famous Quote by Jeff Sessions says " We can't do everything with a budget, but we can put the country on much sounder financial footing. (Jeff Sessions) After Location, you need to fix the budget, #Officespace in a Famous IT Hub might cost you a Bomb but be sure you need your dream space Office to be in that Landmark Building. Thanx to google, Today you could Google Cost per squire foot and get prepared for the Budget for the Bare Shell /warm Shell, Furnished office. 3.Budget for Office Interiors & Amenities. Budgeting for #InteriorDecoration for new office Comprises of many factors other than rent. The true cost of a new office space is comprised of numerous factors beyond rent. The following costs and questions are important to consider as part of your monthly budget for rent. Office Interiors Cost Civil Renovation Related Cost IT Setup & Allied Cost Movers & Packers Cost Monthly Building Maintenance cost. Statutory Approval Cost Real estate Agent Cost 4. Be Positive of your Growth! For sure you will Grow, Check if you can expand your office when you grow in the same building that can accommodate your business. Strike a deal with the landlord to inform you if anyone vacates the premises , keep a watch on their Interiors this might cut your cost on refurnishing the premise when u sign for it. Things can manifest quicker or less quickly than expected, Insist on long hire period with the landlord to minimise the rent escalation whilst certain about your next 10 years boom.