Firstly, when considering signing a lease it is very important to seek professional advice to avoid issues down the track. Below is a list of basic points you need to understand when considering entering into a lease: 1. Are you sure you understand the time and money commitment of your lease? It is important to have a solicitor look over your lease. This could potentially save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the lease. E.g. a 5 year lease signed at $