PODCAST: The luxury of time when planning for a lease event with Jeff Pearey from JLL

On our first episode of the Should I Stay or Should I Go podcast, our CEO, Phil Brown, sits down with Jeff Pearey to discuss lease legalities, the process of planning for a lease and what happens if you don't give yourself enough time. This episode was recorded prior to Covid-19 and the national lockdown, but still features valuable advice to benefit any business with a commercial lease.

Jeff Pearey is the Lead Director for Yorkshire and the North East at JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle). Jeff has in excess of 30 years experience in the commercial property industry and helps businesses on a daily basis to make the decision that's right for them when planning their next steps.

Phil Brown is best known as the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Absolute Commercial Interiors. The Should I Stay podcast has been created to offer insightful and detailed information from influential figures and business leaders, that can aid your journey in the business world.

Sit tight for some exciting conversation about the modern world of work, transformational business changes, difficult decisions and some of the lessons that our guests have learnt on their journey.

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

How long in advance should you start planning for a lease expiry or lease break?
What happens if you don't give yourself enough time?
The process of planning for a lease event
A growing business doesn't necessarily mean you need to move office.
How long does it take to prepare a new office for occupation?
The complexities of a lease renewal
There's more to a lease than just the term and the payments
Lease legalities
The luxury of time and passing the headaches onto the expert so you can focus on running your business
Workplace wellbeing - bugets and policies
How is workplace wellbeing measured?
The impact of natural light in a workspace on employees
The two biggest costs to a business - people and property
Office rent prices in Leeds - How does it compare with the other major cities?
What role is increased building costs playing on the office space market?
What happens in the final stages of your lease?
Full dilapidations vs leaving your space 'broomswept'