CommercialLeasingAdvisoryinChatswood:7LeaseClausestoNegotiate

If you’re signing a commercial lease in Chatswood or greater Sydney, the fine print can cost you far more than the headline rent. Here are the clauses I review first when advising tenants and landlords.The 7 clauses that matter most • Rent review method (CPI vs market vs fixed increases) • Make-good obligations (scope, timing, and cost caps) • Outgoings and what’s recoverable • Incentives and how they’re documented • Option terms (notice dates and conditions) • Permitted use and exclusivity • As

If you’re signing a commercial lease in Chatswood or greater Sydney, the fine print can cost you far more than the headline rent. Here are the clauses I review first when advising tenants and landlords.

The 7 clauses that matter most

• Rent review method (CPI vs market vs fixed increases)
• Make-good obligations (scope, timing, and cost caps)
• Outgoings and what’s recoverable
• Incentives and how they’re documented
• Option terms (notice dates and conditions)
• Permitted use and exclusivity
• Assignment/sublease rights and landlord consent

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If you share the property type (office/retail/industrial) and your target area, I can help you structure a negotiation plan and shortlist suitable options.