German commercial leases give the parties broad freedom — almost everything is negotiable, and little is protected by default. These clauses deserve attention.
Term and extension
Fixed terms of five to ten years are common, usually with an extension option. A fixed lease normally cannot be ended early — match the term to your planning horizon.
Deposit and rent adjustment
Expect two to three months’ deposit, often as a bank guarantee. Check the adjustment clause: a Staffelmiete sets fixed steps, an Indexmiete ties rent to inflation — material over a long term.
Service charges, fit-out and hand-back
Ask for last year’s Nebenkosten statement, clarify who funds fit-out, and agree in writing which alterations may stay — a restoration clause can be costly.
Where the supply is right now
By number of available offices the deepest submarkets are Neustadt (153), HafenCity (62), Altstadt (47). The catalogue holds 66 buildings and 437 offices in total, from €130 a month.
On RentOfficeToday you contact the owner directly, so these points can be settled before signing.
