By failing to plan well in advance, you can find yourself in a poor negotiating position – the shorter the lead-time, the fewer the options.

Ideally, you should aim to have three to four suitable options on your shortlist, well ahead of your lease

It is imperative that you understand your needs.

Ensure that your long term needs are being considered at the same time as your immediate requirements

Acting to slowly

Tenants often invest a considerable amount of time and effort going through the process of selecting a suitable accommodation.

Once your decision is made, it is imperative to “lock it away” quickly.

Landlords will continue to seek tenants until a lease is signed and the tenant secured.

If you require something very particular, you’ll have to allow plenty of time and be prepared to be very flexible.

In some cases, you may have to be prepared to take on the risk of subleasing your own space or extend your current location to wait for a tenant to vacate that perfect location.

A good property consultant will know what is becoming available and when – well before it is.