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SHOPPING CENTRES

Leasing and Managing High Performing Shopping Centres

At Rook Partners, we specialise in leasing and managing a diverse portfolio of shopping centre assets across Australia. Working in close partnership with owners, developers, and asset managers, we adopt a strategic and proactive approach to optimise retail and commercial properties, ensuring they operate efficiently and reach their full potential.

Our dedication to tenant satisfaction, operational excellence, and strong financial performance underpins the success of every shopping centre in our portfolio. Whether through leasing or management, we focus on retaining high-quality tenants, driving profitability, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Discover our current assets under management or leasing, and explore some of our successful past projects to see how we consistently create value for our clients and their communities.

What We Do

Rook Partners offers a range of specialised services to optimise shopping centre performance. While some properties are fully managed by our team, others involve our expertise solely in leasing, where we work closely with owners to maximise tenant mix and asset value.
Our services include proactive leasing and property management solutions that optimise tenant mix, streamline operations and improve profitability. Whether managing the property or handling leasing, we implement retention strategies that reduce vacancies, foster long-term relationships with tenants and enhance the value of the asset.
We assess each shopping centre’s performance by benchmarking against market fundamentals and competitors. Our team identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement to develop tailored strategies that drive growth, foot traffic, and rental income, ensuring your asset is well-positioned for success.
Our proactive property management services are designed to optimise tenant mix, reduce operating costs, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. We create tenant retention strategies that reduce vacancy rates, minimise turnover, and foster long-term relationships with high-quality tenants. These efforts result in a stable, fully-leased centre that enhances asset value and profitability.
We implement efficient building management systems to ensure operational excellence, including overseeing all building services such as security, cleaning, and maintenance. Our team also focuses on improving the centre’s appearance and facilities, enhancing both tenant and customer satisfaction.
We proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and addressing operational hazards. Our risk management systems include rigorous incident reporting and hazard identification to maintain the long-term stability of your asset. We work closely with insurers to manage claims effectively and ensure that your centre remains a valuable and secure investment.
Our financial management services provide detailed budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure the centre operates within financial benchmarks. We manage rent collections, review lease terms, and handle service charges to maximise profitability for property owners.

Our Current Asset Portfolio: Leasing, Management & Past Projects

68 PITT STREET

Sydney CBD

Client: Charter Hall

Retailers secured: Officeworks – Prime CBD space leased.

60 MILLER STREET

North Sydney, NSW

Client: Dexus

Retailers secured: Pasta Pantry, Treehouse Restaurant and Bar.

Penrith Trade Centre

Penrith, NSW

Client: Private

First Super Amart store in Sydney metro.

Manly Corso

Manly Corso, NSW

Client: Henroth Pty Ltd

To secure stable income tenants in newly developed, high-profile, high-street location.

Ashfield Shopping Centre

Ashfield, NSW

Client: Abacus Property Services

Strategic review and subsequent retail leasing for this well-established sub-regional shopping centre.

2 MARKET STREET

Sydney CBD

Client: Macquarie Office Trust

Prominent CBD office development with strong retail component. Introduced Fitness First gym, Medusa Greek Taverna and 11 shops.

WOOLWORTHS MARKETPLACE

Ulladulla, NSW

Client: Woolworths Limited

New shopping centre located in the centre of town, with a Woolworths supermarket and 11 specialty shops.

Shellharbour Workers’ Club

Shellharbour, NSW

Client: Shellharbour Workers’ Club

Strategic advice and leasing services for a new-build Childcare Centre as part of the transformational redevelopment of the club.

Fairfield Forum

Fairfield, NSW

Client: Harrington Property Group

Change of ownership prompted this revitalisation project. A strategic review of existing retailers and mix of tenants enabled us to achieve a significant increase in revenue and positively affect asset value.

Harris Farm Markets

Drummoyne, NSW

Client: Harris Farm Markets

Harris Farm’s first store in Sydney’s Inner West. We brought Salt Meats Cheese, Hudson Meats and Sydney Fresh seafood into the development introducing an espresso bar, deli, meat room and sushi bar.

The Ponds Shopping Centre

Sydney, NSW

Client: ISPT

Strategic planning and leasing services at this award winning neighbourhood shopping centre

THE HUB @ BOHEME

Bondi Beach, NSW

Client: Toga Developments

Establishment of Bondi’s premier food and retail precinct creating a village atmosphere and a ‘HUB’ for the local community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shopping centre management encompasses the oversight of daily operations, tenant relationships, marketing, financial performance, and property maintenance to ensure efficient operations and long-term profitability. It also involves benchmarking both centre and tenant performance against industry best practices, focusing on tenant success and customer attendance metrics.
Shopping centre leasing focuses on securing tenants for retail spaces. This includes identifying prospective tenants, negotiating lease terms, and ensuring the tenant mix aligns with the centre’s strategy and market demand.
For shopping centre leasing, Rook Partners specialises in tenant sourcing, market analysis, lease negotiations, and curating a balanced tenant mix that enhances the centre’s appeal and profitability.
Rook Partners delivers a complete range of management services, including tenant coordination, lease administration, marketing strategies, financial reporting, facility maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Effective leasing ensures a strong tenant mix, reduces vacancy rates, improves customer experiences, and maximises rental income, making the property more attractive and profitable.
We enhance performance by optimising the tenant mix, creating targeted marketing campaigns to increase foot traffic, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strong tenant relationships.
Financial management encompasses budgeting, rent collection, expense control, detailed financial reporting, and ensuring the centre meets its financial objectives.
We use a strategic approach, leveraging market insights to identify and secure tenants that align with the centre’s vision and complement the existing retail mix, creating a vibrant and balanced shopping environment.
Yes, Rook Partners can provide leasing services independently of management. We specialise in tenant selection, lease negotiations, and delivering a tenant mix strategy that aligns with the owner’s goals while ensuring the property reaches its potential.
Marketing is crucial for both leasing and management. It drives foot traffic, builds the centre’s brand, enhances tenant engagement, and supports leasing efforts by creating demand and ensuring a compelling shopping destination.

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