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Independent 
Fitout Advice,
From the Start

Good projects start long before construction begins.

We help retail, hospitality and small business owners understand budget, approvals, procurement and delivery risk before costly decisions are made.

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How We Help

Independent advice at the points where fitout decisions carry the greatest cost and risk.

01

90 Minute Strategy Session

Project Clarity

  • Discuss your project and priorities
  • Sense check budget and scope
  • Identify approvals and early risks

Next Steps

  • Clarify immediate priorities
  • Understand key constraints
  • Leave with practical actions​

02

Pre-Lease Advisory

Site Suitability

  • Review site and services suitability
  • Identify approval constraints
  • Consider fitout feasibility

Commercial Risk

  • Review lease related fitout risks
  • Identify potential cost implications
  • Support an informed Go / No-Go decision​

03

Pre-Construction Planning
  • Clarify scope and budget

  • Review design readiness

  • Coordinate key requirements

Project Readiness

Procurement and Risk

  • Support builder procurement

  • Engagement with Landlord 

  • Prepare for construction with clarity

04

Project Delivery Advisory 
  • Monitor progress and key decisions

  • Review variations and emerging issues

  • Support project team coordination

Construction Support

  • Track delivery risks

  • Support compliance and quality matters

  • Assist through to completion

Risk and completion

About StepStone Advisory

More than 45 years of combined experience across property, construction and project delivery.

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StepStone Advisory provides independent project advice for retail, hospitality and small business fitouts. We help clients make informed decisions about premises, budget, approvals, procurement and delivery before costly commitments are made.

Founded by Will and Marianna, StepStone Advisory brings senior experience across property, construction, commercial fitouts and complex project delivery. Our advice is practical, commercially grounded and focused on protecting each client’s budget, risk position and delivery outcome.

We work independently from builders, designers and suppliers, giving our clients clear advice from early planning through to project completion.

Serving Sydney and surrounding areas.

01 Independent Advice

No financial ties to builders, designers or suppliers.

02 Early Risk Identification

We identify budget, approval and delivery risks before they become costly problems.

03 Commercially Grounded

Practical advice shaped by budget, program and delivery realities.

04 Small Business FOCUSED

Advice tailored to retail, hospitality and small business fitout decisions.

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an Initial Discussion

General Enquiries

info@stepstoneadvisory.com.au

or speak with Will on 0401 746 018

Serving Sydney and surrounding areas

Your initial discussion is an opportunity to understand your project, identify immediate priorities and determine where independent advice may add value.

Tell Us About Your Project

Independent Fitout Advice • Budget • Risk • Approvals • Procurement • Delivery •

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