Fair, fixed prices.
Agreed first.
You'll know the cost before we start. Most leasing work is one fixed price, agreed in writing before any work begins, and that's what you pay for the work we've agreed, plus GST and any outlays. Where a matter genuinely can't be fixed, we agree an hourly rate with you up front.
Why we work
this way.
Worrying about a lease is bad enough without worrying about the legal bill on top. So we take that worry away too. Before any work starts you'll have the price in writing. For most leasing work that's one fixed price, and the quote lists what it covers. If you'd like us to deal with the agent and the other side's lawyer too, we include that negotiation in the price before you say yes. And we only ever invoice for work that's already done, never in advance. If a job runs in stages, each stage is invoiced when it's finished.
What the price
covers.
Our price covers the whole job we agree with you. We read every document in the deal, explain it plainly and tell you what's worth changing. If the job includes it, we also deal with the other side and handle the lodgement. You'll know what's in and what isn't before we start.
Guide prices, by
what you need.
Before you sign: lease review and advice
We read the lease, explain what it actually means, flag anything that could hurt you later, and tell you what's worth pushing back on.
Before you sign: retail shop
Everything above, plus we check the disclosure statement, the incentive arrangements, and the extra rights you may have under your state's retail leasing law.
The full job: review and negotiate to signing
Everything above, and we run the negotiation with the agent and the landlord's lawyer for you, all the way to a signed lease.
A home that comes with the premises
Moving into a NSW flat or house that comes with your shop or commercial building? When we're reviewing your commercial or retail lease, we'll also advise you on the home's residential tenancy agreement your landlord gives you.
Renewing or exercising an option
We set out how and by when to do it, and push for terms that still work for you.
Selling your business, assigning the lease, or getting out early
We handle the lease side of the deal so it holds things up as little as possible.
Prepare your lease
A proper lease that protects you, with negotiation and lodgement where needed.
A home that comes with the premises
Does your NSW shop or commercial building come with a flat or house? When we're preparing your commercial or retail lease, we can prepare the home's residential tenancy agreement too, on the standard form NSW law requires.
Prepare a retail lease and disclosure statement
For retail shops, who pays the preparation cost depends on your state's leasing law. We'll confirm that for your property so it's handled correctly.
Rent reviews, variations, consents to assign
The smaller jobs that come up through the life of a lease, sorted cleanly.
When a tenant breaches, or you need to recover or end it
We tell you where you stand and what to do next, step by step.
Franchisee lease check
We review the lease and check its key terms line up with what your franchise documents say about the premises. Advice on the franchise agreement itself comes from DOCET LEGAL, and we'll point you there if you need it.
Franchisor lease framework
Set up once, used across your network.
Prices exclude GST. Government registration fees, title searches and similar outlays are charged at cost on top of the fixed price.
Because a lease
never travels alone.
The lease itself, a standard guarantee or security such as a bond or bank guarantee, and on a retail deal the disclosure statement, which is why the retail lease price is higher.
The Heads of Agreement, which is the term sheet that sets the deal before the lease is drawn. Getting this right early saves a world of trouble. Also the incentive deed, which covers your rent-free period or fitout money.
A word on that last one: the incentive deed almost always says you have to pay the money back if you leave early or fall behind. People sign it without reading it and get a shock later. We read it properly so you know what you're agreeing to.
A deed of assignment to pass the lease to a buyer, a deed of surrender to end it early, a deed of variation to change it mid-term, and registering a lease or a variation we didn't prepare.
If your deal has several of these moving parts, we'll wrap them into one fixed price up front, so you know the cost before we start.
A leasing lawyer
on tap.
If you're a landlord with a few properties, a growing business, an agency or a franchisor, we offer a simple monthly plan. A set amount of leasing work each month for a fixed monthly fee, invoiced after each month, with the timing for each job agreed with you when it comes in. A leasing lawyer you can turn to through the year, for a fee you know before each month starts. Ask us about it.
Getting started
is simple.
Tell us what's going on, or send through your documents.
You'll hear back within one business day. Once we've seen the documents and checked we can act, we quote a fixed price for your matter, before any work starts.
You say yes and we get started. We'll keep you posted the whole way through.
Prices are a guide and exclude GST. We'll give you the exact fixed price for your matter in writing before any work begins.
Questions about
our fees.
Is the price really fixed?
For most leasing work, yes: we agree one fixed price in writing before any work starts, and that's what you pay for the work we've agreed. Where a matter genuinely can't be fixed, such as a dispute that could run in different directions, we agree an hourly rate with you up front instead. Either way, you know how the bill works before we begin.
What isn't included in the fixed price?
GST and outlays. The prices on this page exclude GST, and government registration fees, title searches and similar outlays are charged at cost on top of the fixed price. Documents that come up later, like a deed of assignment, surrender or variation, are priced separately, but if your deal has several moving parts we'll wrap them into one price up front.
How much does a lease review cost for a tenant?
A lease review and advice for a tenant starts from $1,800, and a review of a retail shop lease starts from $2,400. If you'd like us to negotiate with the agent and the landlord's lawyer all the way to signing, that adds from $600. Renewing or exercising an option starts from $1,500. All prices exclude GST.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the lease, the deal or a short note about what's going on, using the form below or by email. Tell us which side you're on and where the property is, and we'll ask for anything else we need. We'll come back with a price for your matter in writing, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
Do you offer an ongoing plan for regular leasing work?
Yes. If leases are a regular part of your business, we offer a monthly plan: a set amount of leasing work each month for a fixed monthly fee, invoiced after each month. It suits landlords with a few properties, growing businesses, agencies and franchisors. Ask us about it and we'll shape a plan around the work you usually have.
Tell us what you
need priced.
Send through the lease, the deal, or just a line about what's going on. We quote one fixed price before any work starts, and there's no obligation. Asking what it costs is free.
We'll reply to your enquiry within one business day.
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Just so you know: sending us a message, a question or a lease doesn't mean we're officially your lawyer yet. That happens once we've agreed in writing to work together. We treat what you share with us as confidential, even at this early stage. Our privacy policy explains who helps us handle it. The information on this website is general in nature. It's a good starting point, but it's not the same as advice for your specific situation. Prices shown are a guide, exclude GST, and are confirmed in writing before any work begins. The Leasing Lawyer is a trading name of DOCET LEGAL.