Proactive Property Group

Design, Consent & Fitout Management

Get your new premises designed, consented and fitted out — on time, on budget, and ready for opening day.

Premises Fitout

Open Your Premises On Time, On Budget — Without the Stress, Delays or Surprises

When you're trying to open a new store, outlet, café, or clinic, all you really want is simple:

“Just get my premises designed, consented, and fitted-out — properly — so I can start trading.”

No delays.
No council issues.
No landlord roadblocks.
No cost blowouts.

Just opening day… on schedule.

That’s the outcome I deliver.

Premise fitout design

The Real Problem Isn’t the Fitout — It’s Everything That Can Go Wrong

Most tenants don’t fail to open on time because of poor builders.
They fail because:

  • The design wasn’t approved by the landlord

  • Council kicked the consent back with RFIs

  • Contractors missed critical infrastructure issues

  • No one was coordinating the dependencies

  • Timelines drifted with no accountability

  • Landlord approvals were slow or unclear

  • Costs blew out because risks weren’t caught early

For franchisees, retailers, hospitality operators and service providers, this means:

  • Lost revenue every week you can’t open

  • Rent and outgoings draining cash before trade

  • Franchisor pressure or board scrutiny

  • Staff waiting without a premises

  • Brand-standard fit-outs compromised

  • Missed launch deadlines that hurt momentum


You’re not just trying to open a store —
you’re trying to hit a deadline, protect cashflow, and avoid a nightmare.

we're here to help

Imagine This Instead…

Your premises is designed correctly the first time.
The landlord signs off quickly.
Council approves without drama.
Contractors stay on schedule.
Risks are identified before they cost you money.

And on opening day, you walk into a fully finished, compliant, brand-aligned space —
without losing sleep or losing revenue.

That’s the transformation.

Total Clarity

You always know where your project stands, what’s next, and what matters most.

Total Control

Timeline, budget, compliance, approvals and contractors — all handled for you.

Zero Surprises

No unexpected invoices. No last-minute council issues. No stress.

Why This Is Uniquely Better Than Designers, Builders or Project Managers

I Understand Commercial Leasing — They Don’t

Your lease controls what you can build, how you build it, and who pays for what.
Designers and builders don’t understand leases. I do — because I negotiate them.

I Understand Landlord Power Dynamics

Fast approvals require knowing how landlords think and what they must sign off.
I keep this frictionless.

I Understand Council Requirements

This is where most tenants lose weeks.
I pre-empt compliance issues before they become RFIs.

I’m Independent — No Bias

Designers want archectual perfection regardless of cost.

Builders want variations.

I want one thing only:
your doors open on time, on budget, compliant.

Premises Fitout

The Biggest Objection Tenants Have (And Why It’s Wrong)

“Can’t my designer or builder manage all of this?”

No — and here’s why:

  • Designers don’t manage landlord approvals

  • Builders don’t manage council

  • Neither manage lease compliance

  • Neither coordinate end-to-end

  • Neither protect your opening day

That responsibility falls on you… unless you give it to someone whose sole focus is:
Protecting your opening date.

The Proactive Approach to Fitout Success

At Proactive Property Group, I apply proven objective methodologies to eliminate the chaos, delays, and cost blowouts that plague most fitouts.

My Simple 3-Step Process:

1. Design Done Right

  • Brand + operational alignment

  • Landlord approvals managed

  • Risks identified early

  • Accurate timelines + costs

  • No drawings that cause headaches later

2. Consent Approved Without Delays

  • Building consent

  • Change of use (if needed)

  • Engineering & fire reports

  • Council liaison & RFIs

  • Compliance guaranteed

3. Fit-Out Delivered On Time

  • Contractors coordinated

  • Landlord access + approvals managed

  • Base-build issues avoided

  • Variations controlled

  • Opening day ready

Who This Is Perfect For

Franchisees

You can’t afford to miss brand timeline commitments.

Retailers

Every day delayed costs you revenue.

Hospitality Operators

Extraction, HVAC, drainage and compliance make your build complex.
You need expertise.

Service Providers

Gyms, clinics, salons, laundromats, offices, distribution centres  — you need functional space that runs flawlessly from day one.

Your premises solution starts here

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Unlock Success with the Perfect Business Space

Your business deserves a home that fuels growth and success. Finding the right premises is not just about location—it’s about aligning with your vision, fostering productivity, and creating an environment where your business can thrive.

A strategic choice in premises can be a game-changer, impacting your brand image, customer accessibility, and overall operational efficiency.

At Proactive Property Group, we understand the critical importance of this decision and are committed to helping you discover the ideal space that propels your business to new heights.

Contact us today, and together, let’s pave the way for your business success!

Why Choose Proactive Property Group?

With years of industry experience, our Property Advisors possess the insights and knowledge needed to guide you through the site selection process to find your ideal premises to lease or purchase.

We understand that no two businesses are alike. That’s why our approach is personalised to your specific requirements, ensuring a solution that aligns perfectly with your goals.

From initial meeting through to the selection of your ideal premises option, our team ensures every step is executed with precision, leaving no room for stress or uncertainty.

Our streamlined approach aims to minimise the disruption to your business, allowing you to find your next premises swiftly and seamlessly.

By entrusting us with finding your ideal premises, you free yourself from the complexities and distractions, enabling you to focus on driving your business forward.

Marcus Bosch - Property Advisor & Lease Negotiator
finding premises for Waitomo
Rated 5 out of 5

Marcus has been invaluable in helping Waitomo locate, source and qualify sites and negotiate commercial terms for our leases and acquisitions.

I was impressed by Marcus’s ability to source qualified sites that were off market that met our particular requirements, to negotiate favourable lease terms for us, to work with our lawyers to document the agreed commercial terms into our Agreements to Lease, and liaise with our prospective landlords to execute the Agreements and enable our due diligence requirements to be met.

Marcus’s persistence and tenacity in sourcing qualified sites for Waitomo has paid off in money and time. I would recommend Marcus to any retailer, hospitality, or location-based business looking for sites to expand its business.”

Simon Parham – Chief Operating Officer, Waitomo Petroleum Limited

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We have a proven track record in unlocking the potential of property through successful lease exit reinstatement negotiations, make good project management, finding new premises and managing the design, consent and fitout to ensure a seamless lease exit transition.