You need to feel confident that the premises you trade from are secure and that problems which may distract you from your day to day business are kept to a minimum. If you own the premises you also need to protect what is one of your biggest assets.

Timing can be even more crucial than with residential properties as many extra matters often need to be taken care of such as fitting out, movement and recruitment of employees, preparation of business literature and even just making sure you have a telephone line to the outside world on opening day.