We provide independent advice and representation to occupiers of commercial property.
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Our clients attest, we go above and beyond what you would expect. We are simply the destination for better commercial property outcomes and honest, long-term relationships.
What we do
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Transaction Management
We work closely with our clients to formulate accurate accommodation briefs, surface suitable property options, conduct detailed asset due diligence, and lead competitive negotiation periods which maximise financial savings and de-risk property opportunities. This end-to-end procurement solution is facilitated from a totally independent standpoint, in that we’re not affiliated with any particular property, owner, developer or agency representative.
Strategy & Business Case Development
We assist occupiers in creating bespoke business cases and corresponding property strategies that ultimately inform procurement decisions. These bodies of work allow our clients to think deeply and methodically about all viable occupancy scenarios ahead of actually engaging the market to lease, buy or sell.
Outsourced Multi-Site Lease Management
Using a cutting-edge technology platform, we monitor lease obligations and critical dates on behalf of occupiers who have multiple commercial leases across Australia and New Zealand. By outsourcing this function, our occupier clients’ property portfolios are positioned to become proactive as opposed to reactive.
What people say
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"Occupy Property were our true ‘trusted advisors’ in every sense of the phrase. They directed us through a logical and well-informed procurement process which ultimately resulted in a workplace solution that was Michael Hill led, as opposed to developer led. In doing so, Occupy deftly managed a broader suite of consultants to ensure that the risk profile associated with Michael Hill’s premises decision was correctly defined, handled and mitigated."
Andrew Lowe, CFO - Michael Hill
"From the outset of their engagement, Occupy Property demonstrated absolute professionalism and were pivotal in protecting Robert Bird Group’s commercial interests. RBG were incredibly impressed with Occupy’s specific knowledge of the commercial levers available to an occupier, and how these could be best employed for the benefit of the business. Importantly, we felt that all stakeholders (including proponent landlords) were well managed and directed throughout the procurement process, ensuring that RBG’s reputation was upheld at all times."
Grant Weir, MD – Robert Bird Group
"Occupy Property expertly orchestrated the thinking process that enabled us to identify how InterGen desired to work in the future. The resulting bespoke accommodation brief was fully tested by Occupy in respect of both a potential lease renewal as well as a possible relocation to a new site. At all times Occupy demonstrated they were across the detail and that they genuinely had our best interests in mind. Further, they delivered quality advice putting InterGen in a strong position to make a very well-informed decision."
Brent Gunther, MD - InterGen
Who we are
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Inherent to Occupy is not only our time in the game (40+ years and counting), but equally the professional acumen and cross-section of skills and insights unique to each of our team members. The resulting formula, put simply, is on another level.
John Walklate
Managing Director
John Walklate
Managing Director
John is a property services veteran, having over 30 years’ experience acting on behalf of both landlords and corporate occupiers across Australia. With much of this experience having been attained in major project leasing, John is very familiar with the nuances of a lease transaction, and the levers which can be utilised to ensure great commercial outcomes that are sustained over the life of a lease.
Jack Borger
Director
Jack Borger
Director
Jack has substantial experience working in corporate property markets, namely in consultancy and as a solicitor specialising in real estate capital markets and major projects. This diversified skillset which is grounded in financial rigour and legal know-how will propel the commercial outcome which is achieved and ensure that any risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.
William Curtain
Senior Associate
William Curtain
Senior Associate
Over the past 5 years, William has established himself as one of Australia’s leading young corporate property advisors. Having led multiple procurement projects across a variety of occupancy briefs (from 10-person private businesses right through to multi-national corporations), William is ideally positioned to deliver strategic thinking, financial advantage and time savings for clients.
Dylan Thompson
Associate
Dylan Thompson
Associate
Since starting with Occupy as an Analyst in 2020, Dylan has quickly asserted himself as an invaluable asset for the wider team. With a background in corporate accountancy/finance, Dylan has provided detailed analytical support in relation to many of Occupy’s major corporate property assignments. Dylan now specialises in representing the interests of SME occupiers.
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