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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

Kiaora Place

Double Bay, NSW

Client: Woollahra Council

Located in the heart of Double Bay, Kiaora Place is a modern, mixed-use shopping destination that seamlessly combines retail, dining, and essential services. Anchored by Woolworths, the centre offers a premium shopping experience, supported by a range of specialty stores catering to the needs of the affluent local community. Designed for convenience and accessibility, Kiaora Place is a popular destination for residents and visitors alike.

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Chatswood Interchange

Chatswood, NSW

Client: Venus Chatswood Pty Ltd

Chatswood Interchange is a premier retail and dining destination located in Sydney’s North Shore. Anchored by major tenants such as Woolworths, BWS, and Australia Post, it features a diverse range of specialty retailers and 15 premium restaurants offering authentic regional Asian cuisines. Positioned at a key transport hub, the centre attracts high commuter traffic and serves as a vibrant gateway to one of Sydney’s busiest commercial and residential precincts.

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Circa Retail

Bella Vista, NSW

Client: Private Investor

This Woolworths-anchored shopping centre, located in Sydney’s North West. features 25 specialty tenancies with a strong focus on convenience, health & beauty services

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St Clair Shopping Centre

St Clair, NSW

Client: Private Investor

High performing neighbourhood Centre, 40km west of the Sydney CBD. This Centre features Woolworths and 45 specialty shops including Australia Post, Commonwealth Bank, Priceline, Red Rooster, McDonald’s, 7-Eleven, Shed Café and two medical centres.

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Austral Plaza

Austral, NSW

Client: Fabcot

Austral Plaza is an exciting new retail and commercial development located near Western Sydney Airport. Anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket and BWS, the centre also offers 1,500 sqm of space for medical and commercial tenants and 1,900 sqm dedicated to specialty retail. Scheduled to open in Q3 2026, Austral Plaza is designed to serve the rapidly expanding South West Growth Area.

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CROWN STREET

Surry Hills, NSW

Client: Beck & Call Limited

Mixed-use commercial and retail development in prominent location combining retail with destination hospitality venues.

East Village

Zetland, NSW

Client: Payce Consolidated Limited

Multi-award winning development which has become the best performing neighbourhood shopping centre in Australia

Glenrose Village

Belrose, NSW

Client: Woolworths Ltd

Strategic retail planning and project leasing for this neighbourhood shopping centre that fast became a popular retail and dining hub for the local community

Rhodes Central

Rhodes, NSW

Client: Billbergia

Rook Partners is providing strategic retail planning and project leasing services for this major mixed-use development in Sydney

Lachlan’s Square Village

Macquarie Park, NSW

Client: Greenland

Retail project leasing services for this well-located mixed-use development in Macquarie Park

Harbord Diggers

Freshwater, NSW

Client: Mounties Group

Provision of strategic advice and leasing services for new Childcare Centre, Gym and Aquatic facilities at re-developed Harbord Diggers club.

Highlands Marketplace

Mittagong, NSW

Client: Woolworths Limited

New regional shopping centre that increased convenience and reduce travel for the local population. Anchored by a Big W and Woolworths supermarket, the centre also delivered another 35 shops, meeting all of the client’s financial objectives.

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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