In the field of office real estate, as in other areas of activity, there are basic laws and principles. They contribute to more productive cooperation between realtors and brokers with their customers. This is especially important when making transactions on the sale, lease or rental of premises. The introduced office classes greatly simplify the interaction of brokers and realtors.
general information
In order to avoid a variety of confusions and eliminate the need for additional explanations, which take a lot of time, there is a generally accepted division. Classes of offices (there are 4 in all) have their own characteristics. The system by which categories of commercial premises are distinguished came to Russia from foreign countries. Nevertheless, the office market has its own subtleties. Therefore, buildings are divided into certain categories. Within each group, there is a more specific division into office classes. Further in the article we will consider them in more detail.
Class A Office
This is the type of premises that has the highest reputation among the rest. Aggregate qualities, as a rule, meet the highest requirements. Below will be presented the main characteristics that such facilities possess.
General Provisions
Often, offices in this category are located in or in the immediate vicinity of the central administrative districts. A significant addition to this type of premises is the most convenient access and accessibility for transport. The buildings themselves are predominantly business centers. This class includes structures that have just been built or have an age of less than three years from the date of commissioning. The possibility of using thoroughly reconstructed buildings that were erected not so long ago is also allowed.
Regulatory requirements
It is necessary to comply with the full and correct execution of the legal package of documents confirming the owners' right to property and the right to use the building. The management of a room or group of facilities must be maintained at a professional level and fully comply with international standards.
Architecture Design
Most often, a monolithic frame or metal is used, while the height of an individual floor should be at least 3.6 meters. The maximum allowable load on the floor is 450 kg per 1 sq. m
Design and Finish
The advantage is open layout. It allows you to change the type of premises according to the requirements declared by the tenant. So, the layout of the office allows you to:
- Create a unique author's design. But, as a rule, this opportunity is available only to large customers.
- To realize the individual preferences of the tenant using the highest quality materials.
In addition, modern windows are installed in such offices to maintain a high degree of natural light in the room. It is also important that only the latest equipment is allowed in Class A buildings, and there is also a ventilation system and climate control adjustment.
Additional features
To ensure telecommunications, fiber-optic materials are used and the services of a reliable provider are connected. For uninterrupted power supply, two independent sources are used or uninterruptible power systems are present. A prerequisite for office space of this class is the availability of secure parking for cars. For buildings of this level, the presence of two types of parking is desirable: underground and ground. Class A offices provide round-the-clock surveillance of the perimeter. High-quality security systems must be installed and the rules for admission to the building are strictly observed. To improve the convenience of staff and the comfort of visitors, complexes of service units are being formed.
Second category
The premises of this type are mainly business centers that have been in operation for more than 5 years. This type also includes renovated and completely refurbished mansions. Much less often, these include reconstructed industrial or administrative buildings erected during the Soviet era, and buildings of the last 10 years. Class B offices are more popular because they are in demand on the market due to the lack of radical differences from the above category. Moreover, their cost is much lower, respectively, they are most beneficial for customers. The combined qualities of such buildings must meet certain requirements.
General Provisions
Of great importance is the location of the Class B office. There is a particular need for access to transport links. An important landscape outside the window. Maintaining legal documentation should be as correct and complete as possible. This is especially true of the ownership of the structure and the right to use it. Building management must be maintained at a high level of security. It can be carried out by the building maintenance service , mainly of domestic companies, or by independent forces of the property owners.
Exterior
The building has a representative appearance, but there are slight differences with group A. Such buildings cannot boast of exquisite architecture, but the elaboration of the entrance premises is kept at a high level, although without excesses.
Interior
A free layout with many corridors is ideal for this type. Finishing is done in a standard style using quality materials. Modern ventilation equipment is installed, there is the possibility of using split air conditioning systems. For the implementation of telecommunications, fiber-optic communication is laid, the services of a reliable provider are connected. Compliance is maintained by 24-hour security and an automatic security system. Available ground parking for cars.
Third category
This group includes premises built during the Soviet period and reconstructed for commercial use. As a rule, factories, research institutes and similar objects fall here. If the above classes of offices are conveniently located, then the described type is characterized by a different location. Often a Class C office is located in a residential area and is a short distance from metro stations. Often the exterior of buildings is unattractive, at best subject only to redecoration. The documentation should be drawn up correctly and in full, but some exceptions are allowed. The layout is standard, with a high number of corridors and load-bearing walls. All interior decoration is carried out only at the initiative of the owners themselves. There is no ventilation, a split system is possible. For telecommunication services, the services of commercial providers with various reputations are connected, there is a telephone and Internet access. It is possible a complete lack of territory for car parking. The building is fully managed by tenants. Service structures may not exist at all.
Economy Office
Objects of this type for the most part have a negative reputation. Most often, they are Soviet-built structures built more than 15 years ago. Need a complete reprofiling and overhaul. Such buildings have different locations, can be far removed from the transport system.
general characteristics
- Unpresentable appearance, often in need of repair work.
- The complete lack of air conditioning.
- Outdated communication connections.
- Inappropriate layout for the implementation of office activities.
- Lack of security units and maintenance personnel.