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One critical consideration when it comes to office space layout is occupation health and safety (OH&S) matters. Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace for their workers. While hazards in an office space will be much harder to identify than on a construction site, there are still a number of scenarios to watch out for to ensure you're providing a safe working environment for your staff.

While prices for premium commercial property remain high, there are a number of other options available and there's no need to compromise on space or amenities. Businesses across Sydney are setting their sights on these hot postcodes.

The latest research from the Property Council of Australia shows a strong recovery in the Australian commercial property market, despite an overall increase in office vacancies. Key market indicators measured by the Property Council's latest Office Market Report (released in early August) shows net absorption figures at 332,922 sqm over the six months. This figure demonstrates the increased demand for office space in many Australian regions including premium CBD markets.

When it comes to commercial premises for your business, sometimes it makes sense to have more. Leasing more office space than you need allows you to expand your operations and grow your business for the long term - but do you do with the extra space in the interim?

Think investing in commercial real estate is about brokering big deals on skyscrapers and new city developments? Think again. These days, anyone looking to invest can get a slice of the commercial property pie - but understanding how this particular type of investment works is key.

If you’re a sole trader and work for yourself, deciding what to do about a workplace can be confusing. Do you work from home or do you try and find office space? Should you share a space with someone? And of course, most people who work for themselves realise the difficulties of maintaining a steady stream of income to pay for your expenses. If you’re a sole trader, what can you do about office space?

Today, the open plan office has become exceptionally common for a variety of businesses. Open plan offices help facilitate better communication between employees and are generally cheaper to fit out. However, when it comes to the perfect layout, what is the best open plan design for your business?

Looking for your first business premises can be particularly challenging as most office space is set up as a single bare room without the partitioning and walls in place. And unlike residential inspections, it’ll be hard to envision just how you’ll be marking off different fits outs and blocking off important areas, such as deciding on where the kitchen will be? If this is your first Sydney office space or if you’re looking to relocate, the question that’s hardest to answer is just how much commercial property space do you need?

Have you found your first office space or are you expanding and moving into larger premises? When it comes to commercial property for sale or lease, there are numerous legal terms and definitions to understand – not to mention that a typical commercial property lease can be up to 70 pages long. It’s important that businesses get professional legal advice when it comes to negotiating lease terms and understanding the agreement that they are about to enter into. However, an initial understanding of the terminology and the important conditions surrounding a commercial property lease will help you find a property that’s right for your business.

Your favourite cafe is up for sale. The current owners say that they’re moving up the coast in search of a more relaxing lifestyle. It’s got prime positioning amongst some of the best commercial property in Surry Hills. You know the place is packed every weekend – after all, it’s got THE best banana bread in the country – and the management of the place has been excellent, so why not invest?