SKILLINGS Education

Applied Mini Course: Heads of Agreement (HoA) Essentials

About This Applied Mini Course

This applied mini course empowers property professionals to navigate the critical documentation stages of commercial leasing with accuracy, confidence, and strategic foresight. Through three targeted modules, participants will explore the lifecycle of lease documents—from initial offers to executed agreements—gaining essential knowledge of their legal purpose, structure, and negotiation potential.

You’ll explore the role of key lease documents such as Letters of Offer, Heads of Agreement, and Lease Agreements, while learning how to draft, review, and negotiate terms that protect landlord interests. From understanding which HOA clauses may be legally binding to finalising enforceable agreements, this applied mini course equips you to manage documentation with clarity, avoid costly oversights, and move confidently from negotiation to signed lease.

By the end of this applied mini course, you will:

  • Understand the different types of commercial lease documents and their sequence.
  • Recognise the purpose and enforceability of a Heads of Agreement.
  • Learn to draft and review clauses that align with landlord strategy.
  • Identify negotiable terms and protective conditions for leases.
  • Understand how legal consultation enhances documentation outcomes.
  • Gain practical skills for executing clear and binding lease agreements.

Courses Covered:

  • Types of Draft Lease Documents and Terms You Should Negotiate
  • Requesting a Heads of Agreement
  • Moving into the Commitment Phase - Heads of Agreement

 

Estimated Study Time:  Approximately 60 minutes

Access to Learning Path:  2 weeks from date of purchase