What is typically included in a commercial office lease?

Leases generally outline the rental amount, payment frequency, duration, permitted use of the space, and maintenance responsibilities. They also cover whether you can sublease or assign the property.

What is the difference between a Net Lease, Gross Lease and a Triple Net Lease?

Net Lease: The tenant pays an amount that does not include the outgoings for the building. Gross Lease: The tenant pays a single rental amount, and the landlord covers all "outgoings" like council rates, insurance, and maintenance. Triple Net Lease (NNN): The tenant is responsible for base rent plus all operating costs, including taxes, council rates, and landscaping.

How long is a standard commercial lease term?

There is no fixed restriction, but terms must be certain. Many commercial leases run for 3 to 5 years, often with "options" to renew for an additional period.

What are "outgoings"?

These are the costs associated with running the building, such as council rates, water, land tax, insurance, and common area cleaning.

How much office space do I actually need?

While needs vary by industry, the National Construction Code (NCC) sets minimum standards for workspace and safety. You should also account for future growth and collaborative versus private zones. In general most commercial offices are based off 1 person per 12m² of area leased. So 500m² could accommodate 41 people.

This involves customising the raw office space with walls, ceilings, lighting, data cabling, and furniture to suit your brand and operations.

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Parramatta

Office, commercial strata, retail

Sydney's Central City. Government, education, and corporate tenants driving sustained leasing and investment demand.

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Sydney Olympic Park

Office, commercial strata

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Rhodes

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Premium waterfront commercial precinct. Corporate tenants and investors seeking a suburban lifestyle environment.

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Western Sydney

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Australia's largest industrial corridor. Active across the M4, M7, and the Western Sydney Airport precincts.

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Central West

Light industrial, logistics

Sydney's inner-west industrial heartland. Record-low vacancy and strong fundamentals across Silverwater, Lidcombe, and Rydalmere.

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South West

Logistics, distribution, land

Aerotropolis corridor anchored by Western Sydney International Airport. Greenfield logistics and manufacturing precincts across Kemps Creek, Bringelly, and Leppington.

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