Make-good clauses in your lease agreement exist to protect landlords. Knowledgeable landlords enter into leases with the understanding their premises will be returned in the same order (subject to fair wear and tear) it was at lease commencement. If you are planning a significant office fitout, look closely at the make-good clause. Poor understanding can… The post Make Good Clauses – What They Really Mean! appeared first on Charterbuild ..read more

Office Design: Even Small Design Changes Can Boost Employee Wellbeing. High-top tables strategically located throughout an office not only provide alternatives for impromptu conversations and meetings, they also encourage healthy habits by inviting employees to get up from their desks. Managers who have recognized the clear correlation between employees’ health, productivity and profits are the… The post Office design: even small design changes can boost employee wellbeing. appeared first on Charterbuild ..read more

4 Things To Consider Before You Sub-Lease.   1.    Does your office lease allow you to sub-lease? Are you are legally entitled to sub-lease space in your office. Most commercial leases contain clauses which relate to sub-leasing. Avoid any sort of ‘informal’ lease and get a proper, legally binding, sub-lease drawn up by a… The post What To Think About Before Sub-Leasing Office Space. appeared first on Charterbuild ..read more

An Oasis of Peace and Calm in the Open Plan Office Desert.     The Quiet Room. The recent trend in office design is towards open-plan work environments. Set aside the peripheral problems open-plan layouts cause, such as loss of privacy, loss of identity and lower productivity. You have one main problem and that is… The post The Quiet Room is Essential in Office Fitouts. appeared first on Charterbuild ..read more

5 Important Design Elements To Consider For Your Reception Fitout. With your reception area fitout, first impressions count. It is your first contact point for the internal marketing of your business. It communicates how you go about your business and sets the tone for your company. In every office design, this space is crucial to… The post Reception Fitout – 5 Important Design Elements To Consider. appeared first on Charterbuild ..read more

  Make-good clauses in your lease agreement exist to protect landlords. Knowledgeable landlords enter into leases with the understanding their premises will be returned in the same order (subject to fair wear and tear) it was at lease commencement. If you are planning a significant office fitout, look closely at the make-good clause. Poor understanding can… The post Make Good Clauses – What They Really Mean! appeared first on Charterbuild ..read more