Real Estate

Finding the right commercial space to lease out may feel exceedingly difficult. When you finally do locate it, you may quickly sign a multi-year lease just so that you can get started.  But what if a space turns out to be less perfect than you assumed? You know that...

If you’re purchasing your first commercial property, you’re likely wondering how similar the closing process is to closing on a home. In fact, there are a lot of differences. They both have their share of regulatory requirements, but not the same ones.  Transactions...

If you are a business person and you want to buy commercial real estate in Hawaii -- a new, architecturally impressive site for your offices or a larger building for your retail operation-- it’s a great move to enhance your brand. However, it’s best to do some...

In November 2019, the news media reported that, based on a report by Hawaii Commercial Real Estate, there had been a seismic shift in the commercial real estate market. Vacancy rates were down, so landlords -- not tenants -- were suddenly gaining more power to write...

If you want to build in Honolulu, it’s important that you understand the zoning laws and regulations in the region. There are specific districts and areas where certain kinds of properties may be built. For example, there are: Apartment districts Resort districts...

If you’re in the market for a commercial lot that you can develop or a building you can use to start your new business, you need to know exactly what to look for. The real estate that you choose could help to define the level of success your business sees. It’s not...

In some lines of business, location is everything. The ideal spot can be hard to come by, and when a well-placed premise comes on the market, someone else may snap it up fast. However, before you rush to sign a commercial lease, you need to be sure you fully...

In the case of Gold Coast Neighborhood Association v. State of Hawai‘i, SCWC-14-0000472 (Aug. 25, 2017), the Supreme Court of the State of Hawai‘i held that, through decades of public use coupled with the State’s prior repair and maintenance of a seawall on private...