Choosing between commercial property nodes
A framework for picking the right suburb or business district — access, cost, staff, clients, and how the node is trending.
Reviewed by Joe Sokolic · Updated
The node matters as much as the building. A structured comparison beats going with what's familiar.
Access
Proximity to the highway network for the drive most of your staff and clients make, and to public transport and the Gautrain where relevant. A node that's 15 minutes closer for 40 staff is worth real money in retained time.
Cost
Asking rentals vary two- or three-fold between nodes for similar-grade space. Our area guides show the going rate and the trend for each. A cheaper node can fund a better fit-out or more space.
Staff and clients
Where do your people live, and where are your clients? A prestige address helps client-facing businesses; for back-office functions it's a cost with no return.
Amenities and safety
Places to eat, gyms, banks and shops within walking distance help with recruitment and retention. The general condition and security of the immediate area matters more than the building's own.
Where the node is heading
Is the area attracting investment and new buildings, or emptying out? A node on the way up carries your rental and improves your options at renewal; one in decline does the opposite. See our market notes and the decentralisation story.