Understanding Gross Lease in Commercial Real Estate
When you’re exploring office space—whether you’re a tenant, landlord, broker, or investor—it’s critical to understand lease structures. One of the most common lease types in commercial real estate (CRE) is the Gross Lease, also known as a Full-Service Lease.
What Is a Gross Lease?
A Gross Lease is a lease agreement where the landlord pays for most, if not all, operating expenses associated with the property. These typically include:
- Property taxes
- Building insurance
- Common area maintenance (CAM)
- Utilities (electricity, water, HVAC)
- Janitorial services
In a gross lease, tenants pay one flat monthly rent, which simplifies budgeting and avoids fluctuating bills for shared expenses.
Why Gross Lease Matter to Tenants and Landlords
For Tenants: Predictable Monthly Costs
With a full-service lease, tenants avoid the stress of surprise maintenance bills or seasonal spikes in utility usage. Everything is bundled into one price, allowing for easier financial planning.
But It Comes at a Premium
Because landlords are absorbing those operating costs, gross leases are usually priced higher than net leases (where tenants pay for specific expenses separately). In essence, landlords build the estimated expenses into the rent—so tenants are still paying for those services, just indirectly.
Lease Negotiation Tip
Always ask for a breakdown of what’s included in your gross lease. Some landlords might include janitorial and utilities, while others may not.
How Easy Spaces Enhances Gross Lease Properties
In full-service buildings, landlords are already offering convenience and simplicity. Easy Spaces by Interior Avenue takes that to the next level by adding fully furnished office solutions on flexible, low-capital terms.
Here’s how our office furniture subscription model helps both sides of the lease:
For Landlords: Enhance Your Property with Turnkey Suites
Gross leases typically attract tenants looking for ease and flexibility. Easy Spaces lets you deliver move-in-ready, furnished office suites without adding $50K–$100K in upfront costs for tenant improvements (TI).
Why It Works:
- Boost occupancy by offering pre-furnished options
- Avoid large TI allowances by bundling in furniture
- Keep lease rates strong by offering more value
- Shorten downtime between tenants with fast installs (2–3 weeks)
Our subscription plans turn underutilized floors into revenue-generating, Class A-ready space—without tapping your capital reserves.
For Tenants: Save Time, Preserve Cash
Tenants on a gross lease are already paying a premium for convenience—why not go all the way?
With Easy Spaces, tenants can avoid:
- Furniture purchases
- Delivery delays
- Setup and logistics headaches
Instead, they get:
- Fully furnished offices in 2–3 weeks
- Monthly plans starting at $379
- Modular, ergonomic, and modern furniture
- Aligned subscription terms that match the lease (6–60 months)
For Brokers: Close Faster with Turnkey Solutions
Offering a furnished suite in a gross lease building gives your listings a competitive edge.
- Speed up lease-up timelines
- Help clients move in faster
- Differentiate your listings with plug-and-play convenience
Whether you’re helping a startup or a growing firm rightsize their footprint, Easy Spaces makes your deals cleaner, faster, and more valuable.
Final Takeaway
Gross leases are all about simplicity and convenience—for tenants and landlords alike. With Easy Spaces by Interior Avenue, you can take that one step further by offering furnished, turnkey office solutions that maximize value and minimize downtime.
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CapEx vs Subscription — See the Cash Impact
Budget assumes $17/sf to purchase. Subscription pricing is calculated from your term-based formula.
- Protect Cash: Keep upfront dollars for TI, hiring, or marketing.
- Speed: Typical furnished-ready in ≈ 14 days vs. 5–8 weeks traditional.
- Flexibility: Scale seats up/down without redeploying capital.
- Accounting: Treat as predictable OpEx vs. large CapEx outlay.
Why Tenants Choose Subscription
- ✔️ Protect cash: avoid large upfront outlay
- ✔️ Speed to productivity: team seated in ≈ 14 days
- ✔️ Flex without waste: scale seats up/down as needs change
- ✔️ All-in service: delivery, install, warranty & swap-outs included
Request your space plan + monthly quote with line items and timeline.
Why Brokers Bring Us In
- ✔️ Deals move faster: TI pain ↓, certainty ↑
- ✔️ Cash-flow friendly: tenants preserve capital; easier approvals
- ✔️ Tour conversion: show furnished-ready vs. “imagine this space”
- ✔️ Repeatable: one partner across Phoenix • Las Vegas • SLC
Get the broker quick-quote worksheet ($ / SF, timelines, scope templates).
Why Landlords Use Easy Spaces
- ✔️ Cut downtime: furnished-ready suites tour better & lease faster
- ✔️ Spec suites at scale: 2-week install, repeatable packages
- ✔️ CapEx-light: convert furniture into predictable OpEx via subscription
- ✔️ Brokerable product: give agents a turnkey option that removes friction
Ask for a landlord spec-suite kit (packages, timelines, and building-wide pricing).