Commercial & Business Law Guides

A five-year retail lease on the Gold Coast represents a commitment of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The make good clause alone can cost more than a year’s rent. The outgoings schedule can add 40 per cent to your total occupancy cost. Most of these risks are negotiable before you sign and not after. These guides explain exactly what the law requires, what landlords typically push for, and where the traps are. Bell & Senior has acted for Gold Coast businesses on commercial and retail leasing matters across the full lease lifecycle.