Cost Comparison

Categorised Expenses Normal Lease Cost ASO Lease Cost
Rent – starting from
$1,000
$850
Utilities


1. Air-conditioning
2. Insurance
3. Maintenance
4. Checks
5. Rates
$300
$0
Fitout
$400
$0
Lease Preparation
$10
$0
Electricity
$200
$0
Office Furniture
$50
$0
Internet
$70
$0
Phone Lines
$40
$40
Photo Copier/ Scanner
$250
$0
Receptionist
$4,000
$0
Cleaning
$100
$0
Phone System
$200
$0
Boardroom Hire
$1,000
$0
Tea and Coffee
$50
$0

Total

$7,670

$890

All estimates in the table above are for a 50sq standard lease that has a reception, meeting room and office. All expenses are amortised over 3 years and excluding GST. Fitout is based on 15,000 with the assumption of structural changes, signage and legal fees.