The Fine Print
A conversational newsletter by Denise Masters on Sydney commercial property.
What you will read
- Fitout, leasing and workplace decisions, explained in plain language.
- Sustainability, ratings and carbon, with a focus on asset value.
- Building technology that delivers measurable returns.
- Facilities, due diligence and strata governance for the people who run buildings.
How it works
The Fine Print is published on LinkedIn. Subscribe there and each new edition arrives through LinkedIn.
Popular articles
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.