Tag: Commercial Leasing

If you own a Commercial rental Property you can claim the following list of expenses as a tax deduction as long as the expenses were incurred during the period your property was rented or available for rent. Click on the Image to see larger. You can only claim a tax deduction for these expenses if […]

Yes, you can sublease commercial or retail premises, provided that the terms of your Lease do not prevent you from doing so. Generally, a Lease will allow a tenant to sublet the whole or part of the premises, provided that the Landlord has first consented in writing.  The Lease will often set out the procedure […]

Do I need to register my commercial or retail lease? Some state laws require you to register the lease as a matter of course.  Other states generally don’t require leases to be registered, or leave it up to you as to whether you wish to do so or not. The information below outlines the rules […]

If you’re considering sharing a workspace – such as a room, office or clinic – you may think you need to set up a full retail or commercial lease. However you don’t have to lock yourself and your tenant into a rigid lease agreement to share a workspace. Instead, you can set up a licence […]

If you are a commercial or retail tenant, it’s likely that having a secure, long term premises from which to build your business is important to you.  You may have invested a lot of resources to fit out your leased premises or built a solid business name, reputation and goodwill that is based on your […]

Negotiating a commercial lease for the first time can be a little daunting. But like anything, it becomes easier once you’re familiar with the language and customs. We’ve outlined a list of the important factors to consider when you’re thrashing out the lease with your Landlord. It will help you to find that Sweet Spot […]

If you are an owner of commercial premises, there is a tonne of information that you need to know to secure the perfect tenant and maximise the return on your investment (ROI). The problem is, your time is also a premium asset of which you only have a finite amount. Most property investors do not […]

A popular strategy among business owners is to purchase (or transfer) their business premises into a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF).  The business property is then leased to the business entity (or individual) as the tenant. Even if your SMSF does not have the full purchase amount, SMSF’s can borrow money in their own right […]

It is common for a lessee to sub-let part of the premises they occupy to a sub-lessee. A contractual relationship is formed between the head lessee and the new sub-lessee, which is separate to the relationship between the landlord and the head lessee (see diagram). Both of these agreements may provide an option to renew […]

Do I need to register my commercial or retail lease in Victoria? Some state laws require you to register the lease as a matter of course.  Other states generally don’t require leases to be registered, or leave it up to you as to whether you wish to do so or not. The information below outlines […]