Commercial Leasing Advisory in Chatswood: 7 Lease Clauses to Negotiate

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

Quick next step

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.