Office Advisory

WHAT WE DO

We provide companies commercial property expertise to achieve great business outcomes

At Rook Partners, we provide exclusive advisory services, acting as your in-house property expert for the duration of the project. Our focused approach ensures that your real estate accommodation objectives are met with desirable financial outcomes. Many of our clients have trusted us for over 20 years, reflecting the strong relationships we’ve built as their reliable property advisor.

Some of our clients include very sophisticated finance and property companies including Grant Samuel, Blackstone and ESR who rely on our objectivity, deep market knowledge, disciplined process, and rigorous negotiation strategies.

We support CEOs, CFO’s, company directors, private equity firms and private company owners with expert commercial property advice. From advisory and lease negotiation, lease surrenders, asset divestments, to strategic confidential acquisitions using bare trusts we are their genuine TRUSTED ADVISOR.

Our Services

Our Office Advisory services help businesses make informed decisions about their office space needs. We provide strategic advice on leasing market conditions, acquisitions, and relocations to ensure your business is positioned for success.
Our team represents companies in lease negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and optimal outcomes for your office space needs. We take the time to understand your business objectives, providing tailored solutions that align with your goals. Whether negotiating new leases or lease renewals, we offer informed market analysis so you can assess all options with confidence.
Develop a workplace strategy that aligns with your business goals and enhances productivity. We can introduce you to experts in design and office fit-out who we have worked with for many years to ensure you get the right project team.
We offer strategic and confidential acquisition services when your business needs to buy assets for strategic business reasons. For example, we have assisted clients in purchasing land holdings to support the expansion of their facilities. By utilising our extensive network of leading property executives, we have done this in a confidential manner.

Who We Work With

CEOs, CFOs, and Company Directors

We work closely with senior executives to provide an exclusive property advisor for the duration of the project. This allows the property expert to look after the property transaction while you focus on your core business. Whether it’s negotiating favourable lease terms, or buying key assets in a confidential manner, our clients leverage our deep experience and property network.

Private Equity Firms

We work for Private Equity owned companies to provide lease negotiation services to expand, relocate, or optimise their office spaces effectively. Leveraging market insights and strategic negotiations, we position businesses in environments that foster both productivity and profitability. For example, we worked with a Morrison & Co owned company, Altogether Group to negotiate two (2) office relocations in Sydney and Brisbane, achieving improved workplaces and effective rental costs with market incentives.

Private Company Owners

We have worked with many owners of privately owned enterprises and contributed as their Trusted Property Advisor to their business growth. For example, we have looked after all of Employers Mutual Limited (EML) commercial property requirements for 20+ years. Our services have included lease negotiations across their national portfolio of over 15,000+ sqm. The scope of service has included new leases, lease renewals, sub-leasing, and good negotiations.

Tailored Property Solutions for Retail & Commercial Success

CASE STUDY 1

Australian HQ Sydney – Blackstone

We successfully negotiated a long-term lease for Blackstone, securing premium office space in the Sydney CBD that aligns with the corporation’s strategic growth and operational objectives.

Key Highlights:

  • Targeted Search: Conducted a precise search for premium office space in a highly sought-after location.
  • Competitive Process: Created competitive tension with multiple property owners to secure the best terms.
  • Market Expertise: Leveraged extensive market knowledge to secure 1,440sqm of prime office space.
  • Efficient Execution: Delivered the project on time with favourable lease terms, ensuring alignment with Blackstone’s goals.
CASE STUDY 2

Star Entertainment – Land and Property Expansion

We facilitated the strategic expansion of Star Entertainment by advising on property acquisitions and lease negotiations that supported their long-term business growth objectives.

Key Highlights:

  • Long-Term Advisory: Served as their virtual in-house Property Advisor for over a decade, providing consistent and strategic guidance.
  • Asset Acquisition: Identified and acquired $125 million worth of properties to enable expansion.
  • Lease Negotiations: Secured office leases totalling 7,500sqm across multiple sites.
  • Integrated Approach: Delivered seamless property solutions aligned with Star Entertainment’s operational needs.
CASE STUDY 3

Employers Mutual Limited (EML) – Long Term Property Advisor

We provided exclusive property advisory services for EML for over 20 years, supporting their national operations through strategic lease negotiations and property solutions.

Key Highlights:

  • Extensive Experience: Negotiated over 15,000sqm of office space across key Australian locations.
    • Sydney: 8,200sqm
    • Melbourne: 3,200sqm
    • Adelaide: 2,900sqm
    • Newcastle: 3,000sqm
  • Tailored Strategies: Delivered solutions aligned with EML’s operational and strategic objectives.
  • Exceptional Outcomes: Ensured optimal lease terms and long-term value across all properties.
CASE STUDY 4

Grant Samuel – Sydney HQ

We were engaged by Grant Samuel to advise and negotiate suitable terms for their new Sydney premises. Following our disciplined process a new lease was negotiated with building owners Dexus/Lend Lease on suitable terms for 7 years.

Key Highlights:

  • Market Search: Conducted a comprehensive search to identify ideal office locations.
  • Strategic Process: Created competitive tension to achieve favourable lease terms.
  • Prime Location: Secured a new lease in Governor Macquarie Tower.
  • On-Time Delivery: Delivered the project within the specified timeframe, ensuring a seamless transition.
CASE STUDY 5

ESR – Sydney HQ

We were engaged by ESR one of the largest logistics and commercial property owners in Asia to advise and negotiate a lease for their new Sydney premises.

Key Highlights:

  • Targeted Search: Conducted a detailed thorough market search to identify all premium office buildings in the CBD to meet their accommodation brief.
  • Strategic Negotiation: Created competitive tension to achieve optimal lease terms.
  • Premium Location: Secured a new lease over 2,200 sqm in 39 Martin Place, a premier Sydney address.
CASE STUDY 6

Morrison & Co – Sydney HQ

We were engaged by Morrison & Co to identify and negotiate suitable prestigious office premises for their Australian Headquarters.

Key Highlights:

  • Market Expertise: Conducted a thorough search to identify suitable premium office premises.
  • Competitive Approach: Negotiated favourable lease terms by creating competitive tension with a number of asset owners.
  • Iconic Location: Secured a new lease in 60 Martin Place, an iconic Sydney building.
  • Efficient Delivery: Delivered the project on time with advantageous lease conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rook Partners offers comprehensive office advisory services, including leasing, tenant representation, workplace strategy, site acquisitions and coordination advice of office fit-outs. Our team ensures each stage of your office journey is aligned with your business goals and delivers optimal financial outcomes.
We tailor our services to your specific business needs. By understanding your goals, operational requirements, and growth strategy, we provide bespoke solutions that cover property selection, lease terms, and future space planning.
Tenant representation means we act as your advocate during lease negotiations. This ensures you secure the most favourable lease terms, reducing financial risks and guaranteeing your space meets both operational and strategic business needs.
Yes, we assist with both new lease agreements and lease renewals, ensuring your business remains in a suitable office space with competitive terms that align with current market conditions.
A well-designed workplace strategy aligns your office environment with your business goals, fostering productivity, collaboration, and employee satisfaction. This, in turn, drives long-term growth and operational efficiency.
We offer confidential and strategic acquisition services to help businesses secure prime properties that align with their expansion plans. Our expertise ensures that acquisitions are made efficiently and with the best value for your investment.
We offer confidential and strategic acquisition services to help businesses secure prime properties that align with their expansion plans. Our expertise ensures that acquisitions are made efficiently and on suitable market terms. Our extensive network within the commercial property industry provides direct access to key decision makers.

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Get in Touch

If you’re looking for expert advice on office and commercial property services, we’re here to help. Fill out the form below, and one of our team members will get back to you shortly.

Get in Touch

If you’re looking for expert advice on office and commercial property services, we’re here to help. Fill out the form below, and one of our team members will get back to you shortly.

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  • Sydney NSW 2000

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