Older commercial buildings can offer something that many newer developments cannot easily reproduce: character. Period features, established locations, distinctive architecture and a sense of permanence can make an older property particularly attractive to businesses and property owners. However, maintaining an older commercial building also presents practical challenges. Building systems may be approaching the end of their useful life, layouts may no longer suit modern occupiers, and upgrades need to be considered carefully where original features are important. Simply replacing everything with modern alternatives is not always the most appropriate approach. For owners and landlords, the objective is to keep the...
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