Guide reviewed 7 November 2026. Confirm current contact details and service arrangements directly with the provider.
An office or commercial unit needs to work for the people and activities using it. An attractive address does not answer questions about access, utilities, fit-out or the total occupancy cost. KgweboKard's property categories help businesses find estate-agent, development and management contacts in Gaborone. Use the directory to arrange enquiries and viewings, then assess each property against a written brief. This guide is a practical enquiry checklist; it does not establish a property's availability, title, permitted use or the legal effect of a lease.
Compare locations against the daily operation
Consider the CBD, Setlhoa, Kgale and Phakalane in relation to staff travel, customer access and deliveries rather than assuming one area suits every business. Explain the activity you intend to conduct and ask the agent or owner which premises may be suitable. Confirm the precise unit, usable space, parking, loading and accessibility arrangements at a viewing. A nearby landmark is useful for finding a building but does not establish the facilities included in the offered unit.
Visit at a time relevant to your operation where practical. Ask about access hours, security, shared areas and any restrictions on signage or deliveries. If uninterrupted power, connectivity or specialised equipment matters, obtain specific information and professional assessment rather than relying on a general description of the office park.
Establish the complete occupancy cost
Request a written breakdown of rent and other charges, including utilities, service costs, deposits and any taxes where applicable. Clarify which amounts are fixed, usage-based or subject to review. Ask who is responsible for repairs, fit-out work and reinstatement at the end of the tenancy. A lower quoted rent can describe a different level of service or a space requiring additional work, so compare the full proposed arrangement.
Ask how faults are reported and who manages the building. If maintenance or security is provided by another company, establish the contact route and responsibilities. Keep the agent's role clear: marketing, negotiating and managing an occupied property are different services. Verify authority to offer the premises and payment instructions through an established contact.
Review the proposed agreement before committing
Request the draft agreement early enough to review it properly. Discuss the term, renewals, increases, permitted use, termination, alterations and handover condition with an appropriately qualified adviser. Requirements depend on the property and business activity; confirm relevant permissions with the responsible authorities. Do not assume a directory article or verbal assurance resolves a legal or planning issue.
Record the condition and agreed work before occupation. Keep the signed agreement, receipts, inspection notes and approved changes together. Where a unit is still being completed, identify the delivery conditions and what happens if occupation is delayed. A disciplined comparison focuses on the premises, complete costs and agreement terms rather than a headline rental figure or an unsupported promise about the commercial value of a particular address.
Frequently asked questions
Does a property profile confirm a unit is available?
No. Ask the agent or owner about the specific premises, current availability and authority to offer it.
What should I compare beyond the rent?
Compare service charges, utilities, deposits, fit-out, maintenance, access and the proposed agreement, with suitable advice where needed.
Can a directory establish permitted use or lease rights?
No. Confirm project-specific requirements with the responsible authority and obtain appropriate professional advice on the agreement.
Directory contacts and further information
Start with the relevant KgweboKard directory. Use these links to build an enquiry list and confirm current services directly.
Browse Property, Estate Agents, Property Management, Gaborone directory.
Directory profiles to contact: Monageng Valuers, RIC Development, The Far Property. These are contact starting points, without an independent endorsement or availability guarantee.
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