At Rook Partners, our Mixed-Use Development Advisory services are designed to help developers seamlessly integrate retail and commercial elements with residential and hotel components, creating cohesive, high-performing projects.
Drawing on our deep market insights and strategic expertise, we ensure your development aligns with current market demands, addresses community needs, and delivers sustainable long-term value. From initial planning through to final execution, we provide comprehensive support to guarantee your project thrives in an increasingly competitive landscape.
We offer tailored leasing and asset management solutions to high-net-worth individuals and family investors who own retail, residential, hotel and commercial developments. Our expertise ensures premium tenant acquisition, favourable lease terms, reduced operating costs and strategic asset management to maximise long-term potential and financial performance.
Eastwood Shopping Centre is undergoing a transformative redevelopment, seamlessly integrating retail, dining, and lifestyle spaces to enhance convenience and community engagement in Sydney’s Eastwood district. Rook Partners was engaged to maximise the management of this critical site and curate the optimal tenant mix, ensuring the redevelopment meets the needs of the growing local community and achieves its full potential.
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Chatswood Interchange is a cornerstone of Sydney’s North Shore, combining retail excellence and commuter convenience. Anchored by major brands, it serves as a hub for shopping, dining, and community interaction.
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Austral Plaza, located near the fast-developing Western Sydney Airport, is an exceptional new retail and commercial hub opening in Q3 2026. With a full-line Woolworths supermarket, a diverse range of specialty retailers and ample facilities, it’s set to become a key destination for the rapidly growing Western Sydney community.
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Leasing for mixed-use developments includes securing tenants across retail and commercial spaces to create a balanced and vibrant community.
Securing retail tenants during the early stages of a mixed-use development is essential for several reasons:
– Strategic Tenant Mix: Locking in the ideal tenant mix helps shape the development’s identity and ensures the retail offering aligns with the needs of future residents and the surrounding community.
– Attracting Buyers: A well-planned retail component reassures residential buyers by showcasing the convenience and lifestyle benefits of the development, which can accelerate residential sales.
– Streamlined Construction: Early leasing allows retailers to plan their fit-outs to align with the construction schedule, ensuring spaces are ready for opening when the development is completed.
– Simultaneous Launch: Having retail tenants operational at the same time as residential occupancy enhances the overall appeal of the development, creating a vibrant community atmosphere from day one.
By prioritising retail leasing early, developers can maximise the success and long-term viability of their mixed-use projects.
Rook Partners played a key role in the acquisition of Chatswood Interchange in 2013 and successfully developed and executed a leasing and commercial strategy tailored to the site’s unique potential.
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Rook Partners leveraged extensive expertise in Asian food precincts and a deep network of retailers to deliver a highly successful mixed-use project featuring over 50 tenants.
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Rook Partners was engaged in 2017 to provide a retail leasing strategy and secure key tenants for East Village, transforming it into an award-winning urban destination.
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Lachlan’s Line is a vibrant new precinct that merges retail, residential, and recreational spaces into an innovative urban destination. Rook Partners provided essential leasing expertise to deliver a high-performing community-focused development.
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Rook Partners played a pivotal role in the creation of Kiaora Place, Double Bay, transforming it into a premium mixed-use development that integrates retail, commercial, and medical spaces seamlessly.
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