Make good negotiations

Your end-of-lease make good obligations can be one of the largest costs of a lease exit, requiring you to reinstate the premises (such as removing your fitout or repairing damage) or agree a cash settlement. We help tenants reduce costs, challenge inflated claims and negotiate better commercial outcomes.

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Two ways to satisfy obligations

At the end of your lease there are generally two ways to meet your make good obligations. We'll help you understand your options and negotiate the best outcome for your business.

Restore the premises

Complete the required works before lease expiry.

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Complete the physical works before vacating
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Suitable where physical reinstatement is required
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Requires contractor management
Negotiate a cash settlement

Agree on a commercial settlement instead of works.

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Avoids the cost and time of physical works
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Often faster and can reduce distruption
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Requires strong commercial negotiation

Real savings, real outcomes

Our team has helped clients reduce their make good obligations by hundreds of thousands of dollars through strategic negotiation and market knowledge.

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50 Carrington St

1,660 sqm

Original obligation

$580,895

Negotiated settlement

$228,443

Total savings

$352,452

facade of 227 elizabeth street Sydney

227 Elizabeth St

500 sqm

Original obligation

$250,050

Negotiated settlement

$125,000

Total savings

$125,050

Facade of 12-24 Talavera Road

12-24 Talavera Rd

2,006 sqm

Original obligation

$808,466

Negotiated settlement

$266,850

Total savings

$541,616

facade of 26 college street

26 College St

660 sqm

Original obligation

$73,800

Negotiated settlement

$18,500

Total savings

$55,300

Is your make good costing you more than it should?
Tenant CS helps commercial and industrial tenants across Australia gain clarity, confidence and control in their lease negotiations.
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Preparing for lease expiry?

The best make good outcomes are rarely achieved at the last minute. Speaking to our team 12-24 months before lease expiry provides time to assess your make good obligations, build leverage and negotiate a better commercial outcome.

Talk with our team to:

  • Review your make good obligations
  • Understand likely costs
  • Identify opportunities to reduce liability
  • Negotiate with confidence
  • Manage contractors if required
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