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2 August 2026 · William's Blog

SiteSelectionforRetail&Office:APracticalChecklistforSydneyBusinesses

Site selection is where most commercial deals are won or lost. This checklist helps you compare locations objectively before you commit to a lease.Site selection checklist • Customer access and visibility (foot traffic, parking, signage) • Catchment fit (who lives/works nearby) • Competitors and complementary tenants • Lease flexibility (term, options, break clauses) • Fit-out requirements and approvals • Operating costs (outgoings, utilities, compliance) • Future growth (space, staffing, logist

Site selection is where most commercial deals are won or lost. This checklist helps you compare locations objectively before you commit to a lease.

Site selection checklist

  • Customer access and visibility (foot traffic, parking, signage)
  • Catchment fit (who lives/works nearby)
  • Competitors and complementary tenants
  • Lease flexibility (term, options, break clauses)
  • Fit-out requirements and approvals
  • Operating costs (outgoings, utilities, compliance)
  • Future growth (space, staffing, logistics)

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