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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.





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