A Better Way To Commercial Leasing
A better place awaits So, you’re looking to lease your Commercial property. Let’s guide you through the whole process that we’ve kept positively simple, yet inspiringly effective. After all, we’re here to make it all go smoothly, with no worries for you. Ready to find yourself in a better place?
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Northern exposure You can trust us. Why? Because we are local business people ourselves and have an intimate understanding of the surrounding suburbs and market. We live and breathe it every single day. For over 80 years, we’ve been working in Commercial leasing across the whole Northern Beaches including Manly and Seaforth, to the Forest and Belrose area, all the way up to the tip of the peninsula at Palm Beach. Our success is built on developing strong relationships and working with you as a team to achieve your goals. These solid principles lead to a lot of repeat and referral business. Whatever the property type, size or service, we cater for all, from individuals to institutions, creative to clinic and office to alfresco.
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Our track record Our own stats are equally impressive. Since 1922, our company has sold, managed, developed, rented, leased and marketed commercial properties on the Northern Beaches for thousands of clients. It’s this longevity of expertise that has seen us constantly recognised as the area’s number 1 agency.
With a finger solidly on the pulse, Upstate has become ingrained into the local area as the go-to real estate brand for all your property needs.
The smooth running of your tenancy is what we’re about, with a leasing team to find quality tenants, an accounts team that collects rent and pays the bills, and a property manager who is dedicated to you.
We know what we’re doing in this space, and we want you to benefit from everything that makes us unique.
Relax, enjoy the freedom and let Upstate take care of the hard stuff.
Upstate facts Commercial
More than
2020
2020
15,019
167
$84,000,000+
Prospective buyers/ tenants on our database
Commercial sale/ lease transactions
Total commercial sales $ value
2020
2020
Our team
$18 million
100%
16
Highest commercial sale price in one transaction
Auction Clearance rate
Experienced team members
More than
More than
854
98 years
50%
Buyer/Lessee appointments 2019
in business on the Northern Beaches
Market Share
The friendliest, most experienced agents you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting. (Sure, this one’s a claim, but we consider it as fact).
The art of leasing We’re all about delivering great service, better rental returns and worry-free everything.
This starts with finding the perfect tenant at the best rental price, and continues with ongoing management, combined with our renowned level of customer service.
All to make everything run smoothly from vacant to leased.
Just as every property is unique, so too are our marketing strategies, which we create to yield an optimum outcome.
Before we get to the steps of leasing, let’s elaborate on the most desirable outcome.
For Lease • Leases can be customised for both long term or short term. • Consistent income and occupancy are the goals. • The property is leased with options to renew. • Designed to secure you a fair and equitable rent for your property. • Ensures your rental income meets the market. • Outgoings and increases in costs can be identified to ensure income. • Annual increases and periodic market reviews by experts.
Your journey to leased With the complexities of leasing in our expert hands, the process of leasing your property with Upstate is straightforward. Let’s walk you through it.
Presentation
Screen
of property value and
applications to identify
the marketing campaign to you
the best tenants
Showcase
Negotiate
your property to tenants
the highest price and
via the marketing campaign
best lease terms
Attract
Lease
quality tenants from
Finalise lease and
our database
property documentation
When you see our LEASED Inspection
sticker on your professionally
Appointments booked
designed Upstate sign, you’ll know you’re in a better place.
The ecosystem of asset management Maintenance We communicate with tenants to determine any concerns, and work only with trusted professional tradespeople to carry out quality work at the most competitive prices.
Payment of Outgoings We can manage all your outgoings and bills on your behalf, and summarise everything on your monthly statements and invoices.
Rental Payments We make it super easy for tenants to pay their rent on time in a variety of ways, which ensures arrears are kept at virtually nil.
Financial Reporting We will provide detailed financial reports including monthly statements and end of financial year statements to give you a comprehensive picture of your property’s performance.
Compliance We’re always across the ever-changing and ever-growing responsibility of keeping up with the Commercial Tenancies Act, so you can rest easy.
Rental Market Reviews Our skilled Leasing Team perform regular property rent reviews and make recommendations to ensure you have the opportunity to achieve the maximum rent for your property while retaining your quality tenant.
Routine Inspections Our Property Managers perform physical property inspections and provide detailed reports to ensure that the tenant is doing the right thing.
Marketing magic Or perhaps marketing muscle is a more
Our photographers and videographers
apt way to describe how we go about
are the best in the business, adept at
promoting your property. Either way, every
knowing how best to showcase a property
detail of your property’s campaign will be
visually, with minimal disruption to you.
meticulously directed and finessed. Our marketing department and designers
Each campaign is accompanied by a
will create an advertising framework for
persuasive story, written by our expert
your property that will look unmistakably
marketing department. Once your
Upstate. Within this design lives your
advertising assets are completed, it’s
photographs and promotional video.
time to reach out to potential tenants.
“In-house creative and digital marketing experts.�
Digital delivery Critically important to your marketing mix, we use several digital portals to place your property in front of the eyes of prospective tenants.
Our real estate clout has allowed us to negotiate with commercialrealestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au to provide you with exclusive Premium Packages to truly stand-out from the clutter.
Your Premium Package includes: Larger advertisements Top of search criteria for extended time Up to 16 times more enquiries
Along with your Premium Package, your property will enjoy 24/7 exposure on other relevant websites.
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Social networking Upstate agents are masters of social
mind) as they move through their social
media marketing. Backed by an even
media channels. It’s all part of our digital-
more specialised social team, your
first philosophy: target, track, take action.
property will be promoted on Facebook,
This is designed to work in unison with
Instagram and LinkedIn. Your property
our other digital targeting platforms, such
advertisement will be delivered to the
as commercialrealestate.com.au and
correct pool of potential tenants, and
realcommercial.com.au Potential tenants
using concise retargeting tech, we’ll ensure
won’t miss seeing your property listing,
your property stays visible and (top of
including those living beyond the local
Email prowess Having an incredible 86,000 database allows us to utilise our e-marketing program to quickly determine potential tenant matches and distribute emails accordingly. It’s not a scattergun approach - rather, we specifically target quality potential tenants to save time and marketing budget.
Live Chat To lease your commercial property well, we have to connect with potential tenants better than ever before. So, we do. Through the power of technology, we have a live digital assistant that offers commercial tenants everything they need, from floor plans, contracts, application forms and direct messaging to your agent. All within seconds from their phone.
Because making renting easy makes leasing easy.
Superior Signage Exposure on-premise plays a significant role in directing and assuring potential tenants. Our distinct, uniformly branded Upstate signage ensures everyone knows your property is on the market, marketed by the best. Your potential tenants will see unique, eye-catching signage that creates a sense of excitement that takes your property from ‘for lease’ to ‘leased’. This property signage, combined with our general street advertisement activity (such as bus shelter posters, leasing signage, sponsorship signage and more), gives Upstate a solid visual branding presence throughout the Northern Beaches and beyond.
Smoother moves Introducing our complimentary Upstate Property Concierge. They will assist you with everything, from how best to spruce-up a facade, to enlisting one of our experts who will guide you with the presentation of your property, to finding packing and removal services, and helping to organise utility connections. This includes but is not limited to:
Building & Pest Inspections
Garden Maintenance
Clearing hazards
Budget Forecast
Waste Management Rubbish Removal
Managing tenancy disputes
Cleaning of common areas
Window compliance
Entry swipes
Smoke Alarms
Ongoing repairs and maintenance
Issuing notices for breaches
Dealing with complaints
Garden Maintenance
Council inspections
Risk assessment on the building
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What’s next? All that’s needed now is the green light from you and we’ll do the rest.
We would be honoured to lease your property, and in return, we will be the perfect partner you can trust.
Let’s have a coffee and discuss the authorisation process.
This includes: • Signing the lease agency agreement. • Approve the proposed marketing calendar.
Then we High-5 to success!
We’ll help you find yourself in a better place.
Strength in numbers
Thank you
A New Way to Real Estate
+61 02 9939 6788 hello@upstate.com.au upstate.com.au Level 1, Suite 15 888 Pittwater Road Dee Why, NSW 2099
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