The Checklist Approach — Simple, Thorough, and Effective
A checklist works because it forces you to evaluate both properties on the same dimensions, in the same order, without forgetting any important factor. The gut-feel approach misses things. The checklist approach does not.
Go through each item on this checklist for both properties before you make your final decision.
Section A — Cost Comparison
- Base rent per sq ft — confirmed in writing for both properties
- All-in monthly cost including every recurring charge — confirmed for both
- Security deposit amount — how many months of rent for each
- Annual escalation rate — percentage for each
- 3-year total cost calculation — computed for both
- Negotiation potential — has the rate been tested with each owner?
The property with the lower 3-year all-in cost wins Section A. If the difference is less than 10 percent, Section A is essentially a draw and other sections carry more weight.
Section B—Location Comparison
- Travel time from main supplier to each warehouse
- Travel time from each warehouse to main delivery points
- Truck access — road width and vehicle restrictions for both
- Highway connectivity — distance to nearest national highway from each
- City traffic impact — does morning or evening city traffic affect either location?
The property with better logistics performance for your specific supply chain wins Section B.
Section C—Building Specification Comparison
- Clear ceiling height — metres for each
- Floor condition — new/good/fair/poor for each
- Floor load capacity — tonnes per sq metre for each
- Loading access — dock/ramp/flat for each
- Internal lighting — adequate/inadequate for each
- Ventilation — good/standard/poor for each
- Age of construction — year built for each, if known
The property with higher specification scores across these items wins Section C.
Section D—Legal Status Comparison
- Land use certificate — provided and verified for each?
- Building plan approval — provided and verified for each?
- Property title — confirmed and clean for each?
- Fire NOC — applicable and confirmed for each?
Pass/Fail for each property. Any property that fails Section D is eliminated from the comparison regardless of other scores.
As you fill in this checklist, if one of your shortlisted properties is Ashoka Warehousing on Sitapur Road NH-24, Lucknow, expect Section D to be clean — documents confirmed and available for review. Section C to be strong — new construction with modern specifications. Section B to favour the NH-24 location for most Lucknow logistics routes. And Section A to show Rs 18 per sq ft all-in — negotiable — beating most city-area alternatives. Call 7905278135 to get the exact numbers for each section.
Ashoka Warehousing — Sitapur Road NH-24
10,500 sq ft | New build | Rs 18/sq ft negotiable | All sections of the checklist confirmed | Call 7905278135
Section E — Lease Terms Comparison
- Minimum lease period — months for each
- Lock-in duration — months for each
- Exit notice period — months for each
- Annual escalation — percentage for each
- Maintenance responsibility — tenant or landlord for each
- Deposit refund terms — conditions for each
The property with terms that better match your business’s flexibility needs wins Section E.
Section F — Landlord Quality Comparison
- Response time to your calls and messages — fast/slow/inconsistent for each
- Transparency about documents and terms — open/selective/evasive for each
- Attitude to your concerns and hard questions — constructive/dismissive for each
- References from existing or past tenants — available or not for each
The landlord who scores better on these four measures is the one you want a long-term lease relationship with.
Totalling the Checklist
Count how many sections each property wins. The property that wins more sections is your choice. If the count is equal, the tiebreaker is Section D (legal status) first and Section F (landlord quality) second.
Why Ashoka Warehousing is the Best Choice for Your Business
Ashoka Warehousing on NH-24 Sitapur Road is designed to win every section of this checklist. Section A: Rs 18 per sq ft, negotiable, no hidden charges. Section B: highway location, no restrictions, optimal for Lucknow logistics routes. Section C: new construction with proper specs on every metric. Section D: documents confirmed, clean, available before your visit. Section E: professional lease terms, open to discussion. Section F: responsive, transparent, confident — a landlord worth a 3-year relationship with. Run the checklist and see for yourself. Call 7905278135 to get the exact data for every section.
Lucknow Warehouse Reference Zones
- Chinhat — active but older, weaker on Section C (building specs)
- Alambagh — city-central but constrained on Section B (logistics)
- Amausi — good on road standards, weaker on large space availability
- Deva Road — agri-focused, limited Section B advantage for general logistics
- Kanpur Road — heavy goods strength, Section B depends on your routes
- Sitapur Road NH-24 — wins all six sections for most distribution and logistics businesses in Lucknow
FAQ
Q. How do I handle a Section D failure — a property with missing documents but great scores elsewhere?
Do not make exceptions on Section D. A property with missing or unverifiable legal documents is a legal liability regardless of how attractive it is on every other dimension. Instead, tell the owner what documents you need to see and give them a specific deadline to provide them. If they cannot meet the deadline, move on.
Q. How do I evaluate Section F — landlord quality — if both owners have been equally professional during the negotiation?
Ask each owner if you can speak with one current or recent tenant about their experience. A landlord who is genuinely professional will have no hesitation in providing a reference. A landlord who becomes uncomfortable with this request is telling you something important about how the relationship will go once you have signed and they have your deposit.
Q. Should I complete this checklist before or after visiting both properties?
Fill in as much as you can before visiting — from phone conversations and documents. Then use the site visits to confirm and complete the remaining items. The checklist is most useful as an ongoing document throughout your evaluation, not something you fill in all at once after the visits are done.