Navigating the Office Leasing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Occupiers
Aug 1, 2025
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Empowering Tenants with clarity and control – at every stage.
Leasing an office isn’t just about square metres and price points. It’s about defining your workspace vision, navigating the market with precision, and securing terms that support long-term growth. At Brokered, we guide occupiers through each step—helping them make confident, informed decisions.
Whether you're expanding, relocating, or leasing for the first time, here’s how the process unfolds:
Define Your Brief
Begin with clarity. What does your business need to thrive?
Headcount (current & projected)
Desk style: hotdesk, assigned or hybrid
Meeting and breakout space requirements
Location preferences and brand considerations
Lease flexibility and sustainability goals
Tool Tip: Use Brokered’s Office Space Calculator and Brief Checklist to map your spatial and strategic needs.
Search & Shortlist
With your brief in hand, we identify market opportunities that align with your goals:
Compare buildings, precicnts and amenities
Factor in incentives, floor plate efficiency, and building reputation
Shortlist the best-fit options for inspections
Inspections & Evaluation
Site visits bring the numbers to life. We walk through shortlisted options and evaluate:
Layout suitability
Natural Light and ventilation
Lobby and arrival experience
Fitout potential and operation flow
We provide side-by-side comparisons with objective pros and cons.
Negotiation & Documentation
Once you’ve selected a preferred space, we enter a structured negotiation phase:
Secure commercial terms (rent, incentives, timing)
Review lease documents and Heads of Agreement
Clarify any hidden costs or fitout responsibilities
At Brokered, we negotiate exclusively on your behalf – independent, data-driven, and aligned with your interests.
Fitout & Handover
Following lease execution, its time to tailor the space:
Fitout briefing and design coordination
Building approvals and compliance
Move-in scheduling and team onboarding
We support post-occupancy tweaks to ensure your space truly works for your people.
Need Advice Along the Way?
Navigating a lease doesn’t need to be complex – or time consuming. With Brokered, its not just about space – its about strategy.
Book a Discovery Call to start your workplace journey with confidence.
