Some things you need to find out about before you buy or lease a property:
Most people do not realise that even with an office suite or flat you may be required to provide a share of the repair and programmed maintenance costs of the whole building. The only way to determine the condition of the structure is to have professional structural engineers report carried out or a building survey.
The worst-case scenario is that serious defects are discovered and best case you will have comfort in knowing the building is structurally sound. The report can also be used for future planned maintenance and/or faults or to schedule necessary project management and expenditure.