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In short
Securing lease agreements for a property or space before it's fully developed or ready for occupancy. This is more common in real estate development.
While less common for existing small business acquisitions, if your deal involves acquiring a business that's moving into a new, not-yet-ready space, pre-leasing agreements would be part of your due diligence. Evaluate the terms and conditions to ensure the new location will be ready and suitable for operations on time.
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