Any words of advice or things to look out for, very new to this.

What are all the costs involved per annum?

Thanks, M

The actual rental cost per month obviously depends on the property itself, but you have to consider you may also need to pay business rates, electricity and gas, along with property insurance and repairs if the contract is tenant repairing. You'll also have a deposit up front, which could be sizeable.

You can get small business rates relief if you qualify.

The lease will agree the terms- length etc, but be aware, if your business is relatively new, you may have to guarantee the payments personally, which, if you trade through a limited company, will negate any protection you have through that.

The lease is important to check in detail as the terms can have long term implications such as full repairing and insuring liabilities so you need to check the building inc roof, services etc are in good condition, you don't want to get a large repair bill.

I'm in the same boat fella - currently looking for a premises
It's a eg of a job to find the right one