Letting Commercial Property in Upper Franconia – More Than Just Finding Tenants for Space
Letting a commercial property calls for tact, market knowledge and entrepreneurial thinking. Whether office, warehouse, practice or retail: at FrankenImmo, every letting is backed by a well-founded strategy, an understanding of the economic context and a clear goal: a long-term, stable tenant structure that creates real added value for owners and users.
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Key points at a glance
- Commercial leases are largely freely negotiable, which makes clear provisions all the more important.
- Term, indexation, service charges and maintenance determine the value of the lease.
- With commercial property, the tenant's credit quality matters more than a few euros of extra rent.
- Vacancy in commercial property often costs months; a realistic rent shortens the search.
- We support you from setting the rent and selecting the tenant through to the handover.
Why Professional Letting Is Essential
Many commercial spaces fail because of the marketing, not the property itself. Too little target group analysis, too much standard advertising, no room for negotiation. We start from a different point:
- Analysis of the location and possible uses
- Identification of target groups (sectors, company sizes, footfall requirements)
- Development of a flexible offer model (e.g. fit-out options, stepped rents, partial areas)
- Tax and legal review by specialist partners
Our letting rate is over 92% within 6 months, for properties from 100 m² to over 4,000 m² of usable floor area.
Our Letting Process – Step by Step
Property valuation & market assessment. We review rent, location, condition and positioning options, realistically and with comparable values.
Exposé & preparation. We prepare professional documents, plans, location analyses and target group insights.
Targeted marketing. Direct approaches through our network, digital marketing, cooperation with economic development agencies and associations.
Vetting prospective tenants & drafting the contract. Credit checks, moderating discussions, contract advice in cooperation with specialist lawyers.
Handover & tenant retention. We support you beyond the key handover, with feedback processes, advice on adjustments and ongoing contact.
Types of Commercial Property for Letting
- Office and practice space with flexible room concepts
- Logistics and production space with delivery access and suitable hall height
- Retail space in town centres or retail parks
- Hospitality and accommodation space, including finding an operator
- Co-working and start-up properties with growth prospects
Our Promise – Sustainable and Secure Letting
- Personal support from experienced commercial advisers
- Precisely matched tenant selection, no wasted reach
- Contract models tailored to the property's life cycle
- Long-term support for owners and tenants
- Integration into strategic location development
What Our Clients Say
"FrankenImmo not only found the right tenant, but also made sure it was a good fit. The contract negotiations were transparent, legally sound and, in the end, fair to both sides."
– Dr Markus L., owner of a medical centre in Hof
A Future with Prospects – Shaping It Together
Commercial letting is more than a lease: it is the basis for growth, employment and location development. At FrankenImmo, we believe in lasting relationships in which owners and tenants deal with each other as equals.
Get in touch now for a no-obligation initial consultation. We look forward to letting your property successfully.
What Belongs in a Commercial Lease
| Provision | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Term | fixed period, e.g. 5 or 10 years, with a renewal option |
| Rent and indexation | base rent plus adjustment to the consumer price index |
| Service charges | specific list of recoverable costs |
| Maintenance | clear split: roof and structure (Dach und Fach) with the landlord, everything else with the tenant |
| Use | precisely described purpose of the lease, non-competition clause if necessary |
| Alterations | consent requirement and reinstatement provisions |
| Security | deposit or bank guarantee, usually three to six months' rent |
| Form | written contract with all annexes |
Rent Levels in Upper Franconia (Guide)
| Space | Regional centres | Medium-sized centres |
|---|---|---|
| Office | €7–14/m² | €5–10/m² |
| Practice | €9–13/m² | €7–10/m² |
| Town-centre shop | €10–25/m² | €6–12/m² |
| Warehousing and logistics | €4–6/m² | €3.50–5/m² |
More data in the Upper Franconia rent index. How leases affect the value of a property is explained in Valuing commercial property.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a rent cap for commercial property?
No. The rent brake (Mietpreisbremse) and the rent increase cap (Kappungsgrenze) only apply to residential property. Commercial rents are freely negotiated, and increases must be agreed in the lease.
How do you vet commercial tenants?
Through company documents, credit reports, references from previous landlords and a conversation about the business model. For newly founded businesses, we recommend additional security.
Who pays the agent when commercial property is let?
This is freely agreed. Two to three months' net rent excluding service charges is usual, often paid by the tenant.
What is your property worth today?
A market-based valuation using real comparable sales from Upper Franconia – free, without obligation, usually within 48 hours.
- One personal contact for all of Upper Franconia
- Reply usually within 24 hours