Lease Negotiation Strategies
How IFRS 16 Impacts Retail Lease Negotiations in Australia
If you’re a retail tenant or landlord in Australia, you’ve likely heard of IFRS 16 — the international accounting standard
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Provisions for Future Pandemics in Retail Leases in Australia: Global Lessons and Evolving Strategies for Resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the retail leasing landscape, prompting governments, landlords, and tenants to adapt to new realities.
Retail Leasing Trends
Do Green Leases Drive Higher Rents? Exploring the Evidence and Value of Sustainability in Australian Shopping Centres
The rise of sustainability in property management is making green, sometimes called “sustainable leases”, a desirable feature in shopping centre development.
Retail Leasing Trends
Understanding Embedded Networks in Retail Leasing: Power Reseller Agreements and the Role of ACCC
Embedded networks have become a powerful tool for retail landlords in Australia, allowing them to purchase electricity in bulk and resell it to tenants within their shopping centres.
Lease Negotiation Strategies
What You Should Know About Retail Market Rent Reviews
In this blog, we’ll explore the ins and outs of market rent reviews, including how the Retail Leases Act may apply, how to appoint a determining valuer, and the process for submitting information to that valuer.
Lease Negotiation Strategies
Avoiding Five Common Retail Leasing Traps
Retail leases come with unique challenges, and small retailers often find themselves facing significant financial risks if these pitfalls aren’t managed correctly. Here are five essential tips to help you avoid the most common traps in retail leasing and protect your business.
Lease Negotiation Strategies
12 Key Terms to Negotiate in Your Retail Lease Besides Rent
Staying on top of the multitude of clauses in a retail lease can be extremely overwhelming, often leading to important provisions being overlooked. Getting your head around these 12 key terms is therefore imperative if you want to acquire the best deal when entering a retail lease negotiation.
Tenant & Landlord Guides
Avoiding the Biggest Mistakes in Retail Leasing
In this blog, we’ll explore some of the most frequent mistakes made in retail leasing and how to avoid them for a smoother, more successful experience.
Lease Negotiation Strategies
Mitigating Leasing Risk: Negotiating Break Clauses and Capped Occupancy Costs
Economic uncertainty before and after the pandemic has led tenants to seek risk mitigation measures in their commercial leases.
Lease Negotiation Strategies
Fitout Clawback Provisions: Are They Enforceable?
Fitout clawback provisions have become increasingly common in retail leasing agreements, allowing landlords to recover the cost of tenant fitouts under specific conditions, such as early lease termination.
Tenant & Landlord Guides
Understanding Make Good Obligations
In this blog post, we take a closer look at one of the key clauses in a commercial lease—make good obligations—helping you better understand what they entail and how they may affect you as a tenant or landlord.
Lease Negotiation Strategies
7 Tips to Help You Negotiate a Better Retail Lease Deal
Lease negotiations can be complex, with numerous terms and conditions to consider. However, understanding key elements of a lease can help you secure a better deal. Here are seven essential tips to guide you through the process.