Tenant Representation
Finding the right space for your business.
Finding the right commercial space is one of the most important decisions a business makes. The wrong location, lease terms that don't suit your needs or a space that doesn't support how you work can have real consequences, both financially and operationally.
At Key and Stone Property, we work with businesses across Adelaide to find and secure commercial, industrial and office space that genuinely fits. Whether you need a warehouse, an office or a retail premises, we bring local market knowledge, strong industry relationships and a clear understanding of what businesses actually need from a commercial lease.
We’re with you every step of the way.
A well-managed search and negotiation process can save businesses significant time, money and stress. Here's our typical process when representing you as a tenant.
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Every search starts with a clear brief. We take the time to understand your business, how you operate, what you need from a space and what your growth plans look like. The more specific the brief, the more focused and effective the search.
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With your brief in hand, we search across listed and off-market opportunities, drawing on our local market knowledge and industry connections to identify spaces that genuinely fit, not just ones that are available. We present you with a curated shortlist so your time is spent on genuine opportunities rather than inspecting unsuitable properties.
Before you commit to anything, we help you assess each property thoroughly. This means looking beyond the basics to consider things like building condition, outgoings, lease flexibility, make-good obligations and any practical operational considerations specific to your business.
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Commercial leases are complex documents with long-term financial implications. We negotiate on your behalf, working to secure favourable terms on rent, lease duration, rent-free periods, fit-out contributions, rent reviews and any other conditions that matter to your business. Having someone experienced in your corner at this stage can make a significant difference to the outcome.
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Once terms are agreed, we coordinate with your solicitor through to lease execution and make sure everything is in order before you commit. If you need support down the track, whether at renewal or if issues arise during the tenancy, we're here to help.
We know the market from both sides.
When you engage Key and Stone Property for tenant representation, we work exclusively for you, with no conflict of interest and no incentive to push you towards a particular property or landlord.
Our team has direct experience on both sides of commercial leasing, as agents, as property managers and as commercial property owners ourselves. That breadth of perspective means the advice we give is grounded in a genuine understanding of how commercial leases work, what landlords will and won't move on, and where the real opportunities to negotiate lie.
Frequently asked questions about tenant representation.
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nant representation means having an agent working exclusively on your behalf throughout the search and leasing process, rather than dealing directly with landlords and their agents, who are representing the other side.
Whether you need it depends on your situation. For businesses with limited experience in commercial leasing, those looking for specialist space or those negotiating a significant long-term commitment, having experienced representation can make a real difference to both the process and the outcome.
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Commercial leases in South Australia are governed by the terms of the lease itself rather than residential tenancy legislation, which means the negotiation upfront is critical.
Key areas to understand include the lease term and renewal options, rent and rent review structures, outgoings and who pays what, make-good obligations at the end of the lease and any incentives the landlord is offering. We can walk you through what to look for and what to push back on.
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We work across industrial and warehouse space, office suites, commercial buildings and retail premises across Adelaide and surrounding areas. Whatever your requirements, get in touch and we'll let you know how we can help.
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Yes. Not all available commercial space is publicly listed, particularly in the industrial and warehouse market. Our local network and industry connections mean we're often aware of opportunities before they hit the major platforms, or spaces that are available but not actively advertised.
