What does a complete office fitout include?

A complete office fitout from Progressive Corporate covers the full scope of works including space planning and interior design, internal wall and partition construction, electrical and data, plumbing, floor coverings, mechanical services, workstation installation and furniture installation. It is a key-turn solution managed end-to-end under a single contract.

What is a key-turn office fitout?

A key-turn fitout means Progressive Corporate manages every aspect of the project from design through to handover — including all trades, permits and coordination. The client receives a completed, move-in-ready workspace without needing to manage individual contractors.

How long does an office fitout take?

Timeline depends on project size and complexity. Smaller office renovations can be completed in a few weeks, while larger fitouts may take several months. Progressive Corporate provides a detailed project programme at the outset with clear milestones and regular progress updates throughout.

How much does an office fitout cost in Melbourne?

Fitout costs vary depending on scope, size, finishes and complexity. Progressive Corporate offers a free consultation and will develop a detailed, transparent quote based on your specific requirements and budget. They work to deliver high-quality results within your financial constraints.

Can Progressive Corporate handle building permits and approvals?

Yes. Progressive Corporate manages all necessary building permits and approvals as part of the fitout project, including liaising with local councils and ensuring compliance with building codes. This is handled as part of the full project management service.

Can you complete an office fitout while my business keeps operating?

Yes. Progressive Corporate offers flexible working hours and carefully plans renovation schedules to minimise disruption to your operations. They understand that most businesses cannot afford extended downtime and manage works accordingly.

What areas of Melbourne do you service?

Progressive Corporate services all areas of Melbourne and surrounding suburbs across Victoria. They also deliver dealership and corporate fitout projects nationally across all Australian states.

Do you design flexible, open-plan offices?

Yes. Progressive Corporate specialises in flexible and open-plan office designs that foster collaboration and adaptability. Designs are tailored to your company's culture and workflow, balancing openness with acoustic privacy and focused work zones.

Does Progressive Corporate do eco-friendly office fitouts?

Yes. Progressive Corporate can incorporate sustainable materials, energy-efficient lighting and climate control systems, low-VOC paints and recycled materials into fitout projects. They also have a formal Product Stewardship Commitment.

What types of businesses does Progressive Corporate work with?

Progressive Corporate works across all industries and business sizes — from corporate offices, co-working spaces and medical offices through to automotive dealership networks, government agencies and educational institutions. Current and former clients include Victoria Police, RMIT University, Telstra, Coca-Cola, Commonwealth Bank, Monash University, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, Ford, Infiniti and Chobani.

How is Progressive Corporate different from Progressive Office Furniture?

Progressive Office Furniture is the furniture supply and wholesale division, selling commercial office furniture direct to businesses from their Knoxfield showroom. Progressive Corporate is the fitout and construction division, managing complete workspace builds and renovations from design through to handover. Both operate from the same Knoxfield base and work together to deliver integrated fitout and furniture solutions.

How do I get started with an office fitout?

Contact Progressive Corporate on (03) 7018 0761 or email sales@progressiveoffice.com.au to arrange a free consultation. They will visit your site, discuss your requirements, and develop a tailored proposal including design concepts, timeline and cost estimate.

Calculating Lease Make Good Costs

Thinking Process:

1. **Deconstruct the Request:**
* **Goal:** Write raw HTML content for a WordPress page about “How do you calculate commercial lease make good costs?”
* **Brand:** Progressive Corporate, Melbourne commercial fitout specialist since 1989. Tone: Direct, precise, practical, senior project manager.
* **Output:** Raw HTML only, specific structure, no markdown, no fences, specific tags.
* **Language:** Australian English.
* **RAG Context Only:** Strict adherence. No inventions. If context is missing, omit or note gap.
* **Key Constraints:** No banned phrases, no em/en dashes, no AI patterns, specific word counts (350-420 words excluding FAQ), summary box structure, H2 structure, FAQ structure, Questions list structure.

2. **Analyze RAG Context for Answers:**
* *How to calculate?*
* Make-good is a legal obligation to restore space to agreed condition.
* Types: Full strip-out (remove everything, return to shell/base build).
* Cost drivers: Complexity of original fitout, length of tenancy, condition at expiry.
* Cost ranges (Indicative only, from context):
* Small (<200m²): $15,000 to $60,000.
* Medium (200-500m²): $60,000 to $180,000.
* Large (500m²+): $180,000 to $500,000+.
* Hidden costs: Hazardous materials (asbestos), structural repairs, compliance upgrades, landlord contractor costs (if tenant fails).
* Alternatives: Cash settlement (make-good equivalent payment), fit-out retention (landlord keeps fitout).
* Advice: Get legal advice if clause is long/unclear. Early planning helps pricing.

3. **Draft Content – Section by Section (Mental Word Count and Structure Check):**

* *TITLE:* How do you calculate commercial lease make good costs?
* *Output:* `TITLE: How do you calculate commercial lease make good costs?`

* *Summary Box:*
* *Goal:* 1-2 sentences, direct answer.
* *Draft:* Make good costs depend on your lease obligations, the complexity of your original fitout, and the condition of the space at expiry. Calculations require a detailed assessment of strip-out scope, service reinstatement, and potential compliance upgrades against indicative ranges for your floor area.
* *Check:* Direct? Yes. 2 sentences? Yes. Based on context? Yes.

* *Opening Nuance:*
* *Goal:* One sentence, most important nuance.
* *Draft:* The true cost often jumps significantly when hidden factors like asbestos discovery or landlord-initiated contractor charges trigger unexpected scope changes.
* *Check:* One sentence? Yes. Nuance? Hidden costs/landlord charges. Context? Yes (hazardous materials, landlord contractor costs).

* *H2 1: Types of Make-Good Obligations*
* *Goal:* 2-3 sentences. Fact first, implication after.
* *Draft:*
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Types of make-good obligations

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Full strip-out requires removing all tenant-installed works like partitions, joinery, and ceilings to return the space to base build condition. The more extensively you fitted out the space, the higher the removal and reinstatement costs will be at lease end.

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* *Check:* 2 sentences. Fact: Full strip-out definition. Implication: Complexity drives cost. Context: Yes.

* *H2 2: Cost Ranges*
* *Goal:* 2-3 sentences.
* *Draft:*
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Indicative cost ranges by size

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Small offices under 200m² typically range from $15,000 to $60,000, while medium spaces between 200m² and 500m² can cost $60,000 to $180,000. Large fitouts over 500m² often exceed $180,000 and can reach $500,000 or more depending on the scope.

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* *Check:* 2 sentences. Figures match context exactly. No invention. Australian English? Yes.
* *Word Count Check:* “Small offices under 200m² typically range from $15,000 to $60,000, while medium spaces between 200m² and 500m² can cost $60,000 to $180,000. Large fitouts over 500m² often exceed $180,000 and can reach $500,000 or more depending on the scope.” -> ~60 words.

* *H2 3: Hidden Costs / Drivers*
* *Goal:* 2-3 sentences.
* *Draft:*
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Hidden costs that increase liability

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Hazardous materials like asbestos require licensed removal before works can proceed, adding significant time and expense to the project. Structural repairs and compliance upgrades to building services also emerge during demolition and can become tenant obligations depending on your lease terms.

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* *Check:* 2 sentences. Fact: Hazards, repairs, compliance. Implication: Time, expense, lease terms. Context: Yes.
* *Word Count Check:* ~70 words.

* *H2 4: Alternatives / Strategy*
* *Goal:* 2-3 sentences. Actionable? No, this is H2 4, but structure says H2 4 is “what to do next”. Let’s check structure.
* *Structure:* Summary, Nuance, H2, H2, H2, H2 (what to do next/ask), FAQ, Questions list.
* *H2 4 should be H2 “Alternatives to physical make-good”? Or H2 “What to do next”?*
* *Refinement:* The structure has 4 H2s before FAQ? Let’s check `[ ] Exactly 3 bullets…`. The structure shows:
* Summary box.
* Nuance p.
* H2…p
* H2…p
* H2…p
* H2…p (what to do next/ask)
* FAQ
* Questions list.
* *So 4 H2s.*
* *H2 1:* Types.
* *H2 2:* Costs/Ranges.
* *H2 3:* Hidden costs.
* *H2 4:* What to do next/ask.
* *Draft H2 4:*
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Negotiating options before lease expiry

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Sometimes it’s lower. It depends on your lease, your negotiating position, and your landlord. Cash settlement is worth exploring — but get the numbers properly assessed before you agree to anything.`
* *Wait, context says:* “Cash settlement is worth exploring — but get the numbers properly assessed before you agree to anything.” and “Fit out Retention… Always ask. Always get it in writing.”
* *No En Dashes banned.* “Cash settlement is worth exploring. Get the numbers properly assessed before you agree to anything.”
* *Refinement:*
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Negotiating options before lease expiry

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Some leases allow a make-good equivalent payment as a cash settlement instead of physical works, though this is not always the cheaper option. You can also negotiate fit-out retention where the landlord keeps your fitout, reducing or eliminating obligations, but you must get any agreement in writing.

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* *Check:* 2 sentences. Facts: Cash settlement, retention, get in writing. Context: Yes. No dashes.
* *Word Count Check:* ~70 words.

* *Word Count Tally:*
* Summary: ~50 words.
* Nuance: ~30 words.
* H2 1: ~50 words.
* H2 2: ~60 words.
* H2 3: ~70 words.
* H2 4: ~70 words.
* Total ~330 words.
* *Constraint:* 350 to 420 words.
* *Expansion needed.*
* *Expansion Strategy:* Add “Timeline pressure” and “Landlord contractor costs” to H2 3? Or expand H2 1? Or split H2

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