The Lease Secrets They Don’t Want You To Know
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Most shop nightmares start with the lease.
– Relocation clauses.
– Forced refurbishments.
– Extra outgoings you never saw coming.
Agents won’t warn you — because their job is to get you to sign.
That’s why I created the Agent Cheat Sheet. Inside, you’ll get:
The must-ask questions every retailer should know
Simple negotiation strategies to protect your budget
Insider tips that cut through the fine print
Clear, practical advice from 20+ years of opening shops
Don't sign blind!
“Karyn absolutely knows the lease, fit-out and property management space! Having a consultation with her at the initial stages was invaluable for saving us time and money.”
— Alexander Diggles, Pelviology
“Right from the beginning she advised me on the leasing and contract stages, helping me to get a better deal… Karyn will save you money, pre-empt problems and deliver on time.”
— Lucy George, Mumbleberry
“Our first major café fitout and we would never have made it even halfway without her guidance & expertise.”
— Melanie Warren, Merak
“Karyn’s guidance & support was invaluable as I navigated the fitout of my first studio… I would not hesitate to recommend Setting Up Shop.”
— Jessica Fairweather, Studio Pilates
Free Agent Cheat Sheet for Retail Tenants
Written by Karyn O’Brien, founder of Setting Up Shop and retail tenancy expert with 20+ years’ experience helping independent retailers open shops across Australia.