A promising commercial unit should be tested from the pavement, not only from the listing photos. Stand outside during morning, lunch and evening periods, note which customers pass, check whether the entrance is easy to spot and see how deliveries would work. Frontage, lighting, nearby crossings and short-stay parking can influence a business more than a few extra square metres.

Inside, compare the premises with the real demands of the operation. Inspect power capacity, water, ventilation, heating, toilets, storage and internet, then ask what alterations and signs the landlord will permit. For a broader due-diligence framework, read this Skopje shop rental checklist before narrowing the shortlist.