How much does Office Space Leasing really yield?

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Maurice Jnglin
Maurice Jnglin
Managing Director & Owner, M. J. Real Estate Consulting GmbH · Zurich
Last checked: November 3, 2026

The most important things first

Office space leasing helps owners reduce vacancy and secure rental income earlier. At M. J. Real Estate Consulting GmbH, the process is tailored to the space, the market and the target group. The service is especially suitable for property owners with investment properties, not for owner-occupied boutique properties.

What we repeatedly notice in practice: it is not the most attractive appearance that decides first, but whether a prospective tenant can immediately envision the space as a functioning office. This is where M. J. Real Estate Consulting GmbH begins, with close support and a marketing approach that targets fit over mass.

Who is the leasing of office space suitable for?

The marketing is suitable for property owners with an investment object who do not want to simply place an advertisement but want to occupy the space in a economically sensible way. The goal is a suitable tenant base, a comprehensible pricing position, and as little vacancy as possible.

The approach is not suitable for owner-occupied enthusiasts. The line is clear when creditworthiness and industry do not fit the tenant mix in the building. Then it is openly stated instead of filling the space at any price.

How does the marketing process work at M. J. Real Estate Consulting GmbH?

PhaseContentTime required
Mandate take-over analysisLocation, market and target groups are checked, from this follow marketing actions and pricingabout 1 month
Market on the marketPublication via internet, direct outreach and own client baseongoing after analysis
Interest managementProspects are closely guided so they can better assess the spaceduring the inquiry and viewing phase
Closing and new tenancyGoal is a suitable tenancy with as short vacancy as possiblein the example about 6 months
Typical process and time requirements
With our commission model, a win-win situation is created: we get the best possible out of the property, while remaining honest and transparent.
— Maurice Jnglin, Geschäftsführer & Inhaber

What does marketing office space cost?

8 bis 16 %Honorarsatz vom Jahresnettomietzins, je nach Lage und Ausbau
rund 1 MonatDauer der Analysephase nach Mandatsübernahme
rund 6 MonateNeuvermietungsdauer im Referenzfall einer leerstehenden Fläche
3500 m²Grösste begleitete Fläche im Erfahrungsspektrum

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The billing is done as a percentage of the annual net rent of the property. Depending on location and fit-out, it ranges from 8 to 16 percent. What matters is not only the rate itself, but whether the marketing ends vacancy earlier and thus economically offsets it.

Professional marketing can be worthwhile especially when a space stands empty for a longer time. In one example, a space that was vacant for over 5 years was taken over and re-rented in about 6 months. Contrary to the belief that lower costs are automatically better, a clean marketing process can appear more expensive but yield more in the end.

Why is tenant selection more important than a quick tenancy?

In office space, not only demand matters, but the quality of demand. If creditworthiness and industry do not fit the tenant mix, the risk of later conflicts or unnecessary vacancy after a hasty conclusion increases.

M. J. Real Estate Consulting GmbH states this stance clearly: if there is a bad feeling, it is disclosed instead of renting the space at any price. This is not a sales argument, but a protective function for the owner and the building as a whole.

  • Appropriate creditworthiness reduces the risk of default.
  • The industry must fit the existing tenant mix.
  • A quick conclusion is only good if the fit is right.
  • Tightly guided viewings help to realistically assess the space.

What alternatives exist and where are the limits?

OptionStrengthLimit
Own marketingDirect and seemingly cheapOften lacks reach and structured selection
Broad online listingsFast visibilityWithout close guidance, fit is often superficial
Professional marketingTargeted positioning and supportCosts arise upfront but pay off with a clean process
Classification of nearby options

The biggest limit is where many third-party providers are involved. Then the process slows down and becomes time-consuming. M. J. Real Estate Consulting GmbH reduces this downside by offering much of it from one source.

What does a concrete real-world example show?

From our perspective, an example says more than any theory: a space that stood empty for over 5 years was taken over and re-rented in about 6 months. This is not a standard story, but a sign of how much market knowledge, positioning and tenant care influence the course.

We have also accompanied spaces from small to large, up to 3500 m². This shows that the same principle applies regardless of size: first understand, then market, then close in a targeted manner.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell early that my office space does not suit every prospect?
A warning sign is when prospects do show up, but the industry or financial starting position does not fit the property. Then a quick close is often less valuable than a suitable close. That is exactly where a clear selection pays off instead of as many viewings as possible.
Why can a more expensive marketing still be economically sensible?
Because the calculation does not end at the costs. If vacancy ends earlier and rental income starts sooner, higher marketing effort can be economically better than cheap but slow solutions.
What happens if the space stood empty for a very long time?
Then usually a clean location, market and target group analysis is needed first before marketing makes sense. In the shown case, re-letting took around 2 months after the space was prepared and shown, despite over 5 years of vacancy.

In short, for office space leasing, the focus is not on the fastest listing success, but on the economically sound occupancy. Those who want to weigh vacancy, fit and rental loss cleanly need a process that brings these points together.

Particularly for office space, the benefit shows where owners not only rent but position the space strategically. M. J. Real Estate Consulting GmbH makes this a clear recommendation: not to rent at any price, but to rent fit and economically.

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