Retail Property Services

WHAT WE DO

Strategic Retail Property Solutions

At Rook Partners, we specialise in delivering tailored retail and commercial property solutions to owners of retail shopping centres, mixed-use developers and institutional shopping centre investors.

Our services cover retail advisory, mixed-use development, retail leasing, marketing, complex stratum/strata matters and maintenance, all aimed at maximising the value of your assets. Whether you’re enhancing tenant mix or improving asset performance, our team offers expert guidance and a hands-on approach. With extensive experience in retail and commercial sectors, we help you thrive in today’s competitive market.

Our Services

We offer strategic retail planning to maximise your assets’ value. Our services include tenant mix strategy, market positioning and planning the retail vision to enhance long-term performance.
Our extensive expertise ensures strategic planning for mixed-use developments, aligning retail, residential and commercial spaces with market demand and the right tenant mix. We focus on creating a retail vision that not only supports the project’s commercial goals but is also operationally practical, enhancing the overall value of the residential component in complex stratum/strata subdivisions. With over 20 years of experience, our deep industry knowledge ensures our clients’ projects are fully maximised for long-term success.
Our team specialises in negotiating complex supermarket leases with key anchor retailers such as Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Target, Aldi, Harris Farm and Kmart. With highly experienced executives leading the process, we ensure optimal outcomes for both landlords and tenants, leveraging our deep industry knowledge and strategic approach.
We craft tailored marketing strategies to attract tenants, increase visibility and drive foot traffic, ensuring your property’s competitive positioning.
Focused on maximising returns, we provide strategic asset management through the entire lifecycle, offering comprehensive guidance from acquisition, to operation, through development to disposal.
Browse our available retail and commercial properties, offering prime spaces for businesses of all sizes.
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Who We Work With

Private Investors

We partner with owners of shopping centres to enhance tenant mix, maximise rental income, minimise operating expense and ensure longterm asset value. Our proactive leasing and management strategies help drive performance and elevate the overall value of retail properties.

Institutional Shopping Centre Investors

Our team provides strategic leasing and asset management support to property executives responsible for large portfolios. We help optimise the leasing process, manage tenant retention strategies, and ensure operational excellence across retail assets.

Mixed-Use Developers

For mixed-use developments that integrate retail, commercial and residential spaces, we offer comprehensive advisory services. Our market insights and tenant strategies ensure a balanced and sustainable mix of tenants that supports long-term success. With deep knowledge of the stratum/strata operational excellence and cost minimisation.

Excellence in Retail Property Consultancy for Unmatched Success

CASE STUDY 4

Rhodes Central Success – Billbergia

This winner of the UDIA NSW Award of Excellence 2023 in both Retail Development and Mixed-use Development categories, Rook Partners fully leased the retail precinct, delivering a comprehensive advisory and leasing solution.

Key Highlights:

  • Strategic Retail Planning: Provided strategic retail planning and project leasing services for this major mixed-use development.
  • Tailored Leasing Strategy: Curated a unique tenancy mix, including fresh food, formal dining and casual dining in Asian themed Bamboo Lane. Several wellness and medical tenants complimented this mix.
  • Dedicated Service: The leasing team worked closely with the client and all tenants to launch the project during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Results-Driven Focus: Fully leased on opening and all financial KPI’s achieved.
CASE STUDY 1

Acquisition, Strategy & Leasing – Chatswood Interchange

Rook Partners coordinated the acquisition of this asset in 2013. Following the purchase of this asset, a leasing strategy was developed and executed.

Key Highlights:

  • Strategic Acquisition: Managed the acquisition process of this high-profile asset.
  • Pre-commitment: Negotiated the Woolworths Agreement for Lease and Lease in 3 months to secure this anchor tenant.
  • Tailored Tenant Mix: Created a vibrant retail mix with Woolworths, McDonald’s, NAB, and over 16 F&B restaurants in our Asian restaurant precinct.
  • Tenant Collaboration: Created a successful mix of tenants with most original tenants renewing leases.
  • Results-Driven Outcomes: Delivered on strategy and all financial investment objectives.
  • Long-term advisory: Responsible for all tenant income and retail strategy for 12 years.
CASE STUDY 2

Retail Advisory – Woollahra Council

Rook Partners played a pivotal role in the creation of Kiaora Place, Double Bay, a premium mixed-use development integrating retail, commercial, and medical premises. By applying strategic planning and leasing expertise, we delivered a vibrant community hub that meets the diverse needs of this exclusive Sydney suburb.

Key Highlights:

  • Strategic Planning: Partnered with all stakeholders to guide the retail, commercial, and medical strategy, ensuring the integration of premium services and lifestyle amenities.
  • Tailored Tenant Mix: Curated a dynamic tenant mix, including Dan Murphys, Good Start Early Learning, Day Surgery, Medical precinct, and leading hospitality tenants.
  • Tenant Collaboration: Fostered strong relationships with tenants, enabling smooth onboarding and long-term success. Most original tenants still remain after ten years.
  • Results-Driven Outcomes: Delivered on all financial targets, creating a strong long-term investment asset for the client. Winner of the 2016 Best New Shopping Centre Precinct award.
CASE STUDY 3

Glenrose Village Shopping Centre – Woolworths Group

Following the purchase of this Centre by Woolworths in August 2013, Rook Partners were engaged by Woolworths to create the retail leasing strategy to enhance their business and meet all financial objectives.

Key Highlights:

  • Project Leasing: Delivered a high-quality mix of fresh food, service, and hospitality tenants suitable for this middle-class northern suburbs neighbourhood.
  • Al-fresco Dining Precinct: Secured 7 high-quality local hospitality operators including Taste Baguette, Stellar Blue, Old Civic and Honest Chicken, that was immediately embraced by the local community.
  • Results-Driven Focus: Stage 1 opened in June 2016 with a full-line Woolworths supermarket and 25 specialty retailers. Stage 2 followed in April 2017 with a new Aldi, gym, and 8 additional shops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Retail and commercial advisory focuses on providing strategic guidance to enhance tenant mix, improve market positioning, and maximise the long-term value of retail and commercial properties.
We develop tailored, data-driven strategies to enhance tenant acquisition and ensure your asset generates consistent, maximised returns.
We specialise in creating and executing comprehensive strategies for mixed-use developments, ensuring seamless integration of retail, commercial and residential spaces, with a strong focus on tenant and service mix.
We lease a variety of retail spaces, from shopping centres and high street locations to boutique retail properties.

We’ve successfully managed retail leasing and advisory services for prominent projects like Chatswood Interchange, East Village, Rhodes Central, Kiaora Place and Glenrose Village.

Retail investments involve risks like fluctuating demand, tenant turnover, and shifting consumer trends. We mitigate these risks through proactive asset management and strategic planning tailored to market conditions.

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If you’re looking for expert advice on retail 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 retail 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 retail 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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  • Level 25, 259 George Street,
  • Sydney NSW 2000

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