Sunday 29 March 2020

Business Government Support Initiatives

In a climate that is continuously changing, it is imperative that we adapt and ensure we move forward in strength and unity. We will endeavour to keep you up to date as new measures are introduced and new information comes to light. Please find some information that may be of use for you, your business or your tenants. We wish you and your family all the best during these times.

Chris, Mel, Kellie, Damon, Jack, James, Jayde

The Team at Your Commercial

07 3148 9901 | info@yourcommercial.com.au

Tenant Support Information (as at 24.3.2020)

The Government has introduced a number of initiatives to help small to medium sized businesses during these difficult times which you may be able to pass on to any tenants you have or might be useful for your own business:

Council Support

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• Brisbane City Council has introduced a business fee waiver. All charges, rents, levies and permit fees effective immediately for all businesses, as you face economic hardship caused by coronavirus impacts.

• Council has a dedicated 24/7 hotlineto support business in Brisbane - 133 BNE (133 263). Through this hotline you can access information on a range of topics including:
  Council have outlined all online resources available for businesses to explore government funded initiatives to support those suffering through the coronavirus pandemic, and ways to get back on your feet.

• You can book a one-on-one sessionwith Council's Small Business Liaison Officers to hear about the resources and programs that are available to support your business. You can either phone or email their team to book a one-on-one session on 07 3403 8888 or smallbusiness@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

• Support for manufacturers or businesses who are having difficulties accessing supplies to continue to operate, employ and meet their customers needs.

• Expressions of interest are now open for a $500 million loan facility to support Queensland businesses, impacted by COVID-19, to retain employees and maintain their options. The loan facility will comprise low interest loans of up to $250,000 for carry on finance with an initial 12-month interest free period.

• Support is available for impacted small and medium businesses to build resilience, grow and succeed, This includes financial workshops in partnership with local bodies, business mentoring and a dedicated small business hotline to access information and referral to support services.

• If your business has been affected by COVID-19, you may be able to apply for a relief package to defer lodging and paying payroll tax returns until 31 July 2020.

State and Federal Government Support

You can contact the Queensland Government on 1300 654 687 if you would like to speak with them about small business support.

All the available support initiatives, as well as further information on support for agriculture and exporting, please click the following link to the Queensland Government's website https://www.qld.gov.au/about/industry-recovery/business-and-industry-support

Above all, please ensure you are adhering to the government health and well being standards including good hygiene, self isolation and social distancing. All information can be found through the government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert#how-to-protect-yourself-and-others

Landlord Support Information (as at 24.3.2020)

Property Management: Our Property Management team are continuing to provide support to our tenancies and landlord throughout this period. Please contact us if you require any assistance throughout the pandemic.

Vacant Tenancies:  If you have a vacant property, please be vigilant during these times. Ensure that it is secure and have someone check on it weekly.

Portal Advertising: If you have advertised your property for lease or sale through either of the portals we understand that the portals are implementing measures to ensure that landlords and vendors receive extended advertising periods.

Our Business

Inspections:  So that we are still able to assist tenants looking for new premises, our leasing team has prepared video walk throughs of most of our properties. This will allow prospective tenants the opportunity to view potential tenancies whilst taking into consideration social distancing measures.  We will also continue to provide one on one inspections taking into consideration social distancing measures.

Upcoming Settlements: For those tenants or buyers that are settling on tenancies/properties over the coming months we are putting practices in place to ensure that these can still proceed, and keys can be collected.

Our Office: To ensure the health and wellbeing of our staff, Your Commercial will be working remotely from Monday 30 March 2020. Business will run as per normal and all staff are contactable.

Our Services: In addition to our normal services of leasing, sales and property management, our business can assist you with subleasing, downsizing, tenant rep, buyers rep and short term property management. We are also assisting some landlords with the short-term leasing of their properties. Please contact Chris McLeod on 0410 614 302 or info@yourcommercial.com.au for further information regarding our services.

 

Please contact us if you require any assistance or information, from anything regarding your lease or downsizing options, to short lease opportunities and opportunities to purchase.