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We have spent years helping business owners clean up contractor arrangements that were set up informally and stayed that...
05/06/2026

We have spent years helping business owners clean up contractor arrangements that were set up informally and stayed that way until something went wrong.

The disputes are rarely dramatic.

They are almost always the result of things that were never written down.

Ownership assumed rather than assigned.

Obligations understood differently by each party.

Exits that nobody planned for.

This month we are getting ahead of that.

Every post this month gives you something practical you can apply directly to your business.

Follow along and share this with any business owner who needs it.

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31/05/2026

It's called a make good clause.

It's buried near the back of every commercial lease, and almost no one reads it before they sign.

I've watched it crush businesses that were otherwise doing fine.

The lease ends, the cash isn't there, and the personal guarantee kicks in.

Suddenly it's not just the business on the line. It's the house.

Before you sign your next lease, or renew the one you're in, let me read it first.

Fixed fee.

Plain English.

You'll know exactly what you've agreed to.

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29/05/2026

If you have a commercial or retail lease in front of you right now — or one coming up for renewal — this is for you.

A lease review means we read the entire lease, identify the clauses that create risk for your business, tell you exactly what is negotiable, and give you a clear picture of what you're agreeing to.

No hourly rate surprises. No vague "it depends." Just send us the lease and we'll quote you within 24 hours.

Available throughout May.

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The fit-out. The equipment. The branding. The launch.There's a lot that goes into opening a new premises — and the lease...
28/05/2026

The fit-out.

The equipment.

The branding.

The launch.

There's a lot that goes into opening a new premises — and the lease is the document that governs all of it.

What you can do, what you can install, what you're responsible for, and what it costs you when you leave.

Get it right before you sign.

📩 Send us your lease and we'll come back to you with a quote within 24 hours.

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Most lease advice focuses on what tenants need to do. But landlords can — and do — breach their obligations.If your land...
27/05/2026

Most lease advice focuses on what tenants need to do.

But landlords can — and do — breach their obligations.

If your landlord isn't holding up their end of the agreement, you have rights.

The key is knowing what they are and how to use them without putting yourself in breach in the process.

📩 Send us your lease and we'll come back to you with a quote within 24 hours.

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26/05/2026

If you ever plan to sell your business, your commercial lease is one of the most important documents in the transaction.

A buyer isn't just buying your goodwill, your equipment, your client list. They're taking over your premises. And that means they need to take over your lease.

The ability to assign a lease — to transfer it to a buyer — depends entirely on what your lease says and whether your landlord consents.

Some leases make assignment straightforward. Others make it practically impossible. Some give the landlord the right to withhold consent on almost any grounds.

If your exit strategy ever involves selling the business, the assignment clause in your lease matters now — not when you're ready to sell.

📩 Send us your lease and we'll come back to you with a quote within 24 hours.

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Business owners budget for rent. They often don't budget for outgoings — because no one told them outgoings were a separ...
25/05/2026

Business owners budget for rent.

They often don't budget for outgoings — because no one told them outgoings were a separate cost.

In a net lease, outgoings can add 10–30% on top of your base rent.

Council rates, building insurance, management fees, maintenance — it adds up quickly and it goes up every year.

Swipe through to understand what you're actually agreeing to pay — before you sign.

📩 Send us your lease and we'll come back to you with a quote within 24 hours.

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22/05/2026

There are three common types of rent review clauses in Australian commercial leases.

Fixed percentage — rent increases by an agreed percentage each year. Predictable. Budgetable. The most tenant-friendly option.

CPI — rent increases in line with the Consumer Price Index. Variable, but tied to a published figure. Still manageable.

Market review — rent is reset to whatever the current market rate is at the time of review. No cap. No ceiling. The landlord commissions a valuation, and your rent can jump significantly with limited ability to challenge it.

Most tenants don't know which one is in their lease until the review lands.

Check your lease now. Find the rent review clause. Understand what it says. If it's a market review and your renewal is coming up, it's worth getting advice on how to respond.

📩 Send us your lease and we'll come back to you with a quote within 24 hours.

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The most common thing we hear is: "I've already signed it — is there anything I can do?"Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. But...
21/05/2026

The most common thing we hear is: "I've already signed it — is there anything I can do?"

Sometimes yes.

Sometimes no.

But the answer is almost always more nuanced than either extreme.

Understanding what you signed, what rights you still have, and what options exist is always worth knowing — even after the fact.

📩 Send us your lease and we'll come back to you with a quote within 24 hours.

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A lot of business owners don't know which type of lease they're in — and it makes a significant difference to their righ...
20/05/2026

A lot of business owners don't know which type of lease they're in — and it makes a significant difference to their rights.

If you're a retailer, a café, a clinic, a salon, or any business selling goods or services directly to the public from a fixed premises, there's a good chance retail leasing legislation applies to you.

And that legislation gives you protections that a standard commercial lease does not.

Swipe through to understand the difference — and what it means for you.

📩 Send us your lease and we'll come back to you with a quote within 24 hours.

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