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Commercial lease norms are outdated.
Feb 26, 2025
"At one time, MTV was hip, and suddenly it became outdated." - Prince
This article addresses the question of whether long-standing and generally accepted commercial lease norms are now outdated, given changing tenant requireme...
Why use a Tenant Representative?
Mar 27, 2024
Introduction
As the office, retail and industrial property markets becomes more competitive, tenants often find themselves at a disadvantage when secu...
What to do if you need to break your commercial lease.
Mar 21, 2024
Leasing commercial space is a substantial commitment, and circumstances may arise that necessitate early lease termination. As a commercial tenant in Australia, navigating this process strategically and responsibly is crucial. ...
Knowledge is power in lease negotiations.
Mar 20, 2024
"Knowledge is power" - Francis Bacon
My first draft of this opinion piece was titled "Information is power in lease negotiations". Upon reflection, the more fitting expression is "Knowledge is power in lease negotiation...
Knowing what you need is essential in lease negotiations.
Mar 06, 2024
“Begin with the end in mind” is a piece of advice from Stephen M. R. Covey.
This wisdom is instructive when it comes to commercial lease negotiations, for long-term commitments are made, and time has a way of bringing t...
