Guides
Fit-out guides for business owners
What to understand before you sign a lease or book a contractor. Where a guide touches on law, it cites the source and marks anything still to be confirmed.
Guides
Licences for shop works: who files what, and when
Before a commercial unit opens, the town hall usually needs to know about two things: the building work and the activity. This guide explains the framework in p
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Planning a refit without losing more trade than necessary
Every day a shop is closed costs rent without revenue. Good planning cannot make building work disappear, but it can make sure no day is lost to waiting, rework
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What a shell unit means, and what it leaves for you to build
The phrase “local en bruto” appears in countless listings on the Costa del Sol. It sounds simple. In practice it covers a wide range of conditions, and the diff
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Lighting and ceilings: the layer that defines the space
Customers rarely look up, but the ceiling shapes how they see everything else. In a commercial unit it also hides most of the services. Getting it right means d
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Shop works and the owners’ community: where your rights end
Most commercial units on the coast are part of residential buildings. Your unit is yours to use; the building around it is shared. Knowing where that line falls
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Office layout: plan the work, then the walls
A layout that looks tidy on a plan can still be tiring to work in. This guide covers the decisions that make an office work day to day, and when to settle them.
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Frequently asked questions
Who writes these guides?
Are the guides legal advice?
Why do some points say “to be verified”?
Do the guides cover licences?
Is there a guide on shell units?
Can I keep my shop open during a refit?
Do you cover office layouts?
What about the owners’ community?
Where are prices discussed?
How do I ask about my own unit?
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