Leasing 101 for Flex Space Operators: Before You Sign or Renew

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The lease you sign with your landlord isn’t just paperwork - it’s the foundation of your business model.

For most flexible workspace operators, the head lease is the single biggest financial and operational commitment they’ll make. Yet many new operators enter negotiations without fully understanding the risks, obligations and opportunities buried in the fine print.

Whether you’re launching your first space, expanding into a new location, or approaching a renewal, this session will help you review your lease with clarity and confidence.

Join Andrew Raad, Partner at Spiers Ryan, for a practical deep dive into what flex operators should be looking for, what to negotiate, and what lessons others have learned the hard way.

This isn’t legal jargon for the sake of it - it’s real-world insight tailored to the coworking model.

Date: Wednesday, 4 March
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 PM AEDT
Online

What we’ll cover:

• The clauses every flex space operator must understand
• Common risks and costly oversights in commercial leases
• Rent structures, incentives and hidden costs
• Make good, fit-out and outgoings — what operators often miss
• Negotiation strategies that protect your cash flow
• What to review before exercising a renewal option
• The key questions to ask your landlord (and your lawyer)

Who should attend?

• New coworking and flex space operators
• Teams entering the flexible workspace industry
• Operators negotiating a new lease
• Those approaching lease renewals or expansion

About the Fundamentals Series

We’re bringing the fundamentals back — with practical, deep-dive sessions focused on the core skills and knowledge required to run a successful coworking space.

Designed for new operators and growing teams, these sessions unpack essential topics across operations, sales, marketing, systems and best practice. Expect practical takeaways, real-world examples and honest conversations grounded in industry experience.

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