Tenant Leasing Group (TLG)

How to lease a property for your business

Basic information, 'how-to's' and explanations about leasing retail, warehouse and other commercial property in Australia.

Who do I ask for advice on negotiating a retail, warehouse or industrial property lease with a landlord?

The most important thing in lease negotiation is knowing what your interests are and who shares them. Make sure your lease advisor is on your side. Every landlord has an agent, so tenants – businesses looking for a retail, office, warehouse or other site - need one too. If you’re considering a professional representative when …

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Are there really that many differences between a Commercial Real Estate deal and buying or renting a house?

Theres a much wider variety of commercial property transactions than in the purchase of residential. Any real estate deal has its share of risks, and problems that can arise which you could never really foresee. In general, however, the risk and potential liability exposure that you face on a commercial real estate deal can be …

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Will I benefit from hiring more than one tenant representative for the same search?

Tenant Representatives have access to the same database of available properties. Using more than one representative can result in more inquiries to the same property, resulting in the building owner misinterpreting demand and inflating rental rates. It would be more effective to find a tenant rep with more experience rather than more tenant reps, it …

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Will my landlord pay for utilities?

It is the tenants responsibility to have utilities connected, pay rates, and have accounts terminated when they vacate the property. Prior to a lease being signed it is important to check with your preferred providers that they are happy to service the property. This includes phone/internet/TV services as well as electricity and gas.

What is zoning?

Land use zones are tools used to guide and manage the current and future use of land. Land zoning looks to locate common users close together such as putting houses near shops, and parks near schools. We can help you establish where you can and can't run your business, and we'll provide research at every …

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How do I protect my rights as a tenant?

Proper written documentation and communication with your landlord is the most important thing renters can do to protect their rights. In-house lease administration at Tenant Leasing Group makes us extremely thorough, and industry experience helps tenant representatives to foresee issues and take precautionary steps in negotiating leases.

Can I sublease or assign my lease?

Most commercial leases allow the lessee to sublease or assign their premises. It is best to address this at the beginning of your lease, and a good thing to have in writing just in case. Still have questions? Feel free to get in touch.