The fun, frivolity and fabulousness of Oxtravaganza is back for its sixth year, with celebrations and activations over the two weeks of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival. The official parade may have relocated to the Sydney Cricket Ground, but Oxford Street plans to party on, with Oxford Village and local businesses ramping up the glitter-vibe […]
EML, one of Rook Partners long-term loyal clients, has renewed for a further 5-year lease term across three floors in 26 Flinders Street, Adelaide. The recently upgraded building influenced EML’s decision to renew after a four-month search for alternative options in the CBD. Rook Partners created a competitive process that resulted in substantial savings for […]
Cali-Mexican fast-food giant Taco Bell has opened another NSW outpost – and this one is at the heart of Sydney’s CBD, right on 815 George Street by Central train station. The taco giant is now one of many popular casual diners and retailers in the area – including Sushi Hub and Breadtop – already located […]
Hong Kong is known for many things – its neon signs, vibrant food scene, historic culture and British influences. New restaurant Hong Kong Street Food wants to bring all those defining features together in one location at Rhodes Central. The concept is drawn from cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong-style cafes, known for affordable dishes […]
Daniel Song has been promoted to Director at Rook Partners. Song came to Rook Partners from CPRAM Investments, and KPMG in September 2019. Since then, he has delivered successful projects including Rhodes Central, and he has quickly become a trusted advisor to a number of long term company clients. “Daniel truly represents our company values, […]
For three weeks, Chatswood will be bursting with exciting events for Chinese New Year Celebrations. From now to 20 February, Willoughby City Council is putting on a slew of events to ring in the Year of the Tiger with local communities, shops and restaurants in Chatswood Interchange and other locations. A feast of food and culture, […]
ESR Group, Asia-Pacific’s largest real estate logistics company, has entered into a sub-lease on one floor at 88 Phillip Street, Sydney. “The sub-lease is an opportunistic outcome delivering ESR future flexibility and financial savings in a premium grade building,” According to Adam Sheumack of Rook Partners, who managed the search and lease negotiation process on behalf […]
The team behind Franca Brasserie Potts Point will be opening a new Parisian brasserie in the former Toko Sydney site at 490 Crown Street. With an extensive refit, it is expected to open in the first half of 2022. Rook Partners have been working on this asset since 2007, introducing Maloneys Grocer and Nour Restaurant […]
The bells are ringing at Lachlan’s Square Village as the shopping centre welcomes visitors to make magical Christmas moments. Committed to making Christmas memorable to all visitors, experiences designed to spark joy include a picnic with Santa, who’s had his reindeer there for visitors to meet. The launch of the festive season is fun for […]
CIP Asset Management, part of Challenger Limited, has appointed Rook Partners to lease three of their retail assets, North Rocks Shopping Centre, Lennox Village and Kings Langley Shopping Centre, in Sydney. The largest of the assets is North Rocks Shopping Centre, with over 25,000sqm of GLA anchored by Coles, Kmart, TK Maxx, Aldi and over […]
Hachette Australia has signed a 6-year lease over 1,034sqm with landlord Cromwell Property Group, at 207 Kent Street in Sydney’s CBD. Following exploration of alternative buildings in the CBD, Rook Partners were able to secure compelling financial terms for their client to renew their lease. With staff returning to the office after several COVID-19 lockdowns, […]
Rhodes Central has now opened its doors, providing the community with a new destination for fresh food, quality dining options and a fantastic array of popular retail stores. The Rhodes Central shopping centre is now home to more than 55 shops and services, including the area’s only Woolworths supermarket, health and wellness services, plus Bamboo […]