The so called “going rate” for operating expenses in a commercial lease is often assumed to be fairly well set in concrete by many tenants.

They get caught sometimes because (more…)

Just on a year ago, I posted a blog about the advent of green leases, in line with the increasing trends towards Green Star rated buildings.

I was predicting that New Zealand would follow Australia and see more and more green leases being agreed.

That is certainly proving to be the case. But as with any changes, green leases are not without their challenges. (more…)

I often offer words of caution about why you need to keep on top of property lease portfolios. Without the right expertise and systems in place, things can go badly wrong – as the following example illustrates…

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I just learnt this morning that a conference I was to speak at next month has been cancelled. It made me pause for a moment to consider how people’s attitudes towards conferences and seminars have changed in today’s recessionary market.

I heard a story recently that those working in the area of training and development are advised not to (more…)