What is a commercial premises?
According to the law, "a commercial premises is a part of a building containing one or a group of rooms, separated by permanent building partitions, or an entire building that is not a dwelling, technical room, or utility room." This definition was included in the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of April 12, 2002, on the technical conditions to be met by buildings and their location.
To choose the right property for your business, you need to understand the technical requirements required by law. Regulations alone won't be sufficient; regulations regarding sanitary and fire safety, as well as room layout, are still specific to specific industries.
Types of commercial premises
Commercial premises are divided according to their intended use. The largest group in this classification consists of buildings and premises designated for business purposes:
- commercial and service buildings and premises – this group includes, among others, shops, restaurants, offices, beauty salons, pharmacies,
- office buildings and premises,
- buildings and production premises – this group includes production halls and warehouse spaces,
- short-term accommodation buildings and premises – this type applies to the broadly understood hotel industry, this group includes: hotels, hostels, motels, guesthouses, as well as flats and apartments intended for short-term rental,
- Institutional, cultural, sports and other similar buildings and premises – this type appeared at the end of the list for a reason, as these are usually public buildings – such as offices, schools, courts, community centres, theatres, as well as arenas and sports halls.
Types of commercial premises and their attractive location
The ideal location for shops, pharmacies, and beauty salons is the city center. Stores located in close proximity, while potentially competitive, ensure a natural influx of customers. A nearly identical situation applies to commercial premises in shopping malls, which are popular due to the diverse businesses they house under one roof—from clothing stores and small restaurants to bookstores, cinemas, and children's playrooms. Rental or purchase prices for commercial premises in such locations are significantly higher due to their attractiveness.
Industrial buildings – away from residential areas
When it comes to commercial premises designated for manufacturing, the situation is quite different. The further away from population centers, the better. In the past, industrial and residential areas intertwined, resulting in neighborly conflicts. Production halls typically have unfavorable environmental impacts, such as noise, unpleasant odors, and dust. Fortunately, this situation has changed over the past few decades thanks to appropriate spatial planning.
The ideal location for such a business is an economic zone, where investment land is located, and often buildings that remain after plant closure or relocation. Such buildings have sufficient space, the necessary infrastructure, and adequate facilities such as access roads and parking. Adapting them to a new type of business is often more cost-effective than building a new facility from scratch.
New business in existing premises and commercial buildings
Orange's properties for sale include a wide selection of buildings and commercial premises . This offer stems from the release of its own real estate resources, which have become obsolete due to technological changes in telecommunications. These properties include office buildings, office-warehouse buildings, and retail and service premises located on main streets in cities across the country. If you're curious about what we have to offer, search for the right commercial premises for your business in our property for sale search engine.