Commercial Lease Review Brisbane
Signing a commercial lease in Brisbane is one of the biggest financial commitments your business will make — and the fine print can cost you far more than the rent. Get a plain-English review before you sign, not after.
Why Commercial Lease Reviews Matter in Brisbane
Brisbane's south-east Queensland market is moving fast, and landlords are pushing harder on lease terms than ever before. If your premises are under 1,000 m² and used for retail purposes, you may have protections under the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (QLD) that your landlord isn't volunteering to explain. Disputes that can't be resolved directly can be escalated to QCAT — the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal — or referred to the Queensland Small Business Commissioner for no-cost mediation. With vacancy rates tightening across inner Brisbane and suburban centres, tenants are under pressure to sign quickly, which is exactly when a careful read of your lease matters most. Understanding what you're committing to before execution is far cheaper than unpicking an unfavourable lease mid-term.
What We Check in Every Commercial Lease
- Make-good scope and cost exposure at end of term
- Bank guarantee size relative to market benchmarks
- Outgoings definitions and what the landlord can pass through
- Demolition clause notice period and tenant compensation rights
- Option to renew conditions and exercise timeframes
- Permitted use clause and how tightly it limits your operations
- Assignment and subletting rights if your business circumstances change
- CPI versus market rent review and which favours the landlord
- Personal guarantee extent and whether it survives company changes
- Landlord termination rights and what triggers early lease end
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a commercial lease review cost in Brisbane?
Our flat fee is $79 — one price, no billable hours, no surprises. You get a plain-English PDF report that walks you through what the lease actually means for your business.
How long does the review take?
Your report is delivered within 15 minutes of uploading your lease. The service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can get clarity on a lease whether it's Monday morning or Sunday night. There's no waiting for a lawyer's availability or a booked appointment.
Does the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 affect my Brisbane lease?
It may well — if your premises are under 1,000 m² and you're operating a retail business, the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (QLD) could apply, which carries specific disclosure obligations for landlords and tenant protections worth knowing about. Our review flags where these provisions may be relevant to your lease. For detailed advice on how the Act applies to your specific situation, it's worth speaking with a Queensland solicitor.
Is this legal advice?
No — our report is a plain-English review that explains what your lease says and highlights clauses that may be worth negotiating or querying before you sign. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. For high-value leases, disputed terms, or complex arrangements, we recommend consulting a qualified Queensland commercial lawyer.
Who uses this service in Brisbane?
We see a wide range of Brisbane business owners uploading commercial leases — from café operators and retail franchisees signing their first fit-out lease, to company directors taking on new office or warehouse space in suburban growth corridors. Founders expanding into a second location, sole traders moving out of a home office, and commercial tenants renegotiating at renewal all use the service to get a clear picture of what they're agreeing to before they commit.
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