David Hunter
Managing Director – Riverina
“Richard was diligent and efficient in the process as he was quick to understand our needs. His regular communication to the process gave us confidence and provided good due diligence for Board approval. We are very pleased with the end result. I highly recommend anyone renewing office leases working with Richard as an independent provides good leverage without being uncomfortable or pressured in such a competitive market place”.
301 Coronation Drive, Milton
August, 2020
Vivian Wang
Senior Accountant – Taishin International Bank
“Richard is a very experienced tenant representative. He would put your business interest at first all the time. He is ready to assist you with any queries and issues related with commercial property leasing. Definitely recommend him to any business who is looking for relocation or even a better deal from the market”.
111 Eagle Street, Brisbane
September, 2020
Dan Russell
General Manager – Clean Cruising
“Over the years Richard has helped us immensely and we actively recommend his services. Richard has great insight into the property market and he consistently provides independent, honest advice.. through his effective negotiation he was able to save us a considerable amount of money and we cannot recommend his services more highly”.
Multiple engagements
David Wright
Director – Morgans (Spring Hill)
“Thanks to SQ.M Consulting for providing professional, independent advice during our recent search for new office accommodation. SQM’s in-depth knowledge of the Brisbane property market delivered an outcome that we are extremely happy with.”
Multiple engagements
Greg McJarrow
Manager Queensland – Singapore Airlines
“Richard was instrumental in ensuring our objectives were met within our strict compliance requirements and helped to achieve an outstanding result”.
300 Ann Street, Brisbane
Kerrie Bolte
Office Manager – Gilshenan & Luton
“We first engaged Sqm Consulting in 2015 to assist us with locating new premises and negotiating a new lease. Richard and Kathy were exceptional in all aspects of the process. They are lovely people – both incredibly helpful and easy to deal with, yet extremely professional and skilled in what they do. So when we needed to negotiate for more space adjacent to our office to accommodate growth of the business, we did not hesitate to again call on SQM. Richard’s knowledge of the property market, the agents and the tricks of the trade again proved invaluable in what has been a protracted negotiation due to the sale of the building. We could not have done the deal without him and we highly recommend his services”.
Multiple engagements
Barton Green
Director – Three Plus
“Three Plus gladly left the toe-to-toe negotiations with the landlord in SQM Consulting’s capable hands. Three Plus was delivered an excellent outcome with very strong incentives and sound advice on the appropriate terms and conditions for the lease. The time also saved by engaging SQM Consulting was invaluable”.
Multiple engagements
Peter Forsberg
CFO – SilverChef
“Richard’s help was highly valuable in our obtaining the best deal we could and understanding how that compared to the local market. His negotiation drove the best result for us and importantly without compromising our good relationship with our landlord. Return on investment was very acceptable“.
West End Corporate Park, West End, Brisbane
June, 2021
See also SilverChef Case Study
Anna Leyshon
NGH Environmental
“Richard was recommended to us by a previous client of SQ.M Consulting.
We had not initially thought to use a tenant advisor, as we believed the process of finding a new office would simply be a matter of contacting agents, having a look at options and signing a lease.
The process is, of course, complicated and time consuming, particularly with CBD offices.
Richard was able to target the appropriate agents and create a shortlist based on our needs and budget and arrange all the inspections to take place on one day. It was a great to have Richard assist us to navigate the potential office space options and give seasoned advice on the potential pitfalls and potential of each space. Of even greater value, Richard was able to clearly explain the financial and contractual intricacies of the office leasing process which we were not familiar with.
We were sceptical of the need to hire a Tenants Agent at first, but it became abundantly clear that the fee was not only very reasonable considering the extent of the work Richard did, but also easily covered by a superior financial outcome for us.
I highly recommend Richard Pigott as a Tenant Advisor to anyone looking to lease an office space”.
348 Edward Street, Brisbane
March, 2021
Andrew Heers
Partner – Pearce & Heers
“We engaged Richard to assist renegotiate our CBD office lease. He was very knowledgeable, cost effective and determined to get us a good outcome. We were very pleased with the outcome and the costs saved as a result of his involvement far exceeded the fee we were charged”.
127 Creek Street, Brisbane
June, 2020
Babette Furtsner
Director – ILSC
“Richard represented us in a mid-term lease renegotiation. We were thoroughly impressed with his market knowledge, his ability to share that knowledge with clarity and integrity and the result he was able to negotiate for us. As a result, Richard has become a key resource in helping us manage our commercial real estate needs and relationships and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to other tenants”
Multiple engagements
Steve Ciccone
Regional Director – Wood Engineering (formerly Amec Foster Wheeler)
“Richard provided exceptional services in helping us achieve a better than expected financial outcome. His knowledge of the Brisbane real estate market and leveraging that knowledge in negotiating a better outcome is superb. This is the second time we have used Richard to negotiate a deal on our behalf in the last 2 years, and I wouldn’t hesitate in utilising his services again.”
Multiple engagements
See also Wood Group Case Study
Kellie Powell
Director – PT Partners
“Richard came to us highly recommended from a business associate and the first meeting was enough for us to know we had the right person working with us. Richards’s expertise in the area was evident, he worked with us closely throughout the entire process including researching current market rents, viewing other properties in the area and of course all the negotiations with our landlord. It is fair to say we would never have achieved the wonderful outcome and substantial savings we achieved had we not engaged Richard to manage the process. I would highly recommend Richard and have already done so to some of my clients”.
Multiple engagements
