Denise Masters
Plain talk about the buildings Sydney works in. Fitout, leasing, sustainability, technology and strata, explained by a property professional with about 25 years in the industry.
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Six articles that answer the questions Sydney owners, occupiers and committees ask most.
Commercial Fitout Costs in Sydney: What You Are Paying For
A plain spoken guide to the cost drivers behind a Sydney office fitout, how to build a realistic budget and the questions worth putting to your cost consultant.
NABERS Ratings Explained for Owners and Tenants
A plain language guide to what NABERS ratings measure, how base building and tenancy ratings differ, and practical ways owners and tenants can lift performance in Sydney offices.
Smart Building Technology: Where the Return Sits
Smart building technology delivers value when it is tied to a clear outcome, a measurable baseline and data you own. Here is where Sydney owners should look first.
How to Review Your Facilities Management Strategy
A practical way to test whether your facilities spending buys the outcomes you want, covering objectives, service levels, contracts, asset data, tenant experience and cost transparency.
Office Lease Negotiation in Sydney: The Clauses That Matter Most
The lease clauses that carry real value or risk for Sydney tenants, from incentives and rent reviews to options, surrender rights and the negotiating strength that early planning brings.
A Practical Pathway to Net Zero Office Buildings
A step by step pathway for owners of Sydney offices, from baseline and efficiency through electrification and renewable supply, with advice on timing works around leases and plant life cycles.
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Denise Masters writes about Sydney commercial property with a focus on practical decisions. Her experience spans fitout, leasing, workplace strategy, strategic growth and strata governance, and her articles explain each topic in plain language for owners, occupiers, developers and committees.