
Case Study: Acquisition Due Diligence and Surplus Land Strategy – Yennora Site for Alcoa
When Alcoa needed to make a critical decision about acquiring a large industrial site in Yennora, NSW, a comprehensive comprehensive due diligence was provided across legal, technical, environmental, and commercial domains. Coordinating a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the insights Alcoa needed to confidently exercise their purchase option while identifying significant value creation opportunities through strategic disposal of surplus land assets were delivered.

Case Study: Pittwater RSL – Investment Evaluation
When Pittwater RSL was presented with a serviced apartment development opportunity in Mona Vale, NSW, a comprehensive investment evaluation was conducted that revealed critical flaws in the proposed structure. The analysis uncovered that while the project promised a 13% ROI, the RSL would bear all development, funding, market and occupancy risks while the third-party developer secured an 80% return with minimal exposure. We recommended against proceeding without substantial renegotiation and further due diligence, protecting our client from a potentially costly investment mistake.

Case Study: Real Estate Advisory for Nissan Motor Co – Liverpool Site
When Nissan Motor Co planned a multi-million dollar flagship showroom investment at their Liverpool site, they faced a complex challenge: funding major capital works on a property they neither owned nor leased. The strategic real estate advisory identified critical risks in the proposed three-party development agreement and provided comprehensive structural solutions to protect Nissan's investment. Lease assignment strategies, security mechanisms, and negotiation approaches were recommended that enabled Nissan to make informed decisions about their flagship development while safeguarding their substantial capital commitment.

Case Study: City of Sydney – Property & Asset Management Strategy Review
Following the amalgamation of two councils, the City of Sydney requested a comprehensive property and asset management strategy review of their $1.6 billion portfolio comprising 283 buildings across 196 sites. Strategic analysis identified critical gaps in governance, systems, and performance monitoring while developing actionable recommendations to align asset delivery with corporate objectives. A clear roadmap was developed for transforming the Property Unit into a strategic enabler of community outcomes through enhanced planning, accountability, and resource allocation frameworks.

Case Study: Strategic Transition and Asset Management for the Commonwealth PropertyPortfolio
The Australian Government initiated a major reform to outsource the Commonwealth Property Portfolio to a Strategic Alliance Partner, creating an. historic transition. A comprehensive property data organisation for the RFT process was created which advised on commercialisation strategies, managed key asset divestments including AGSO Headquarters, and served on the Tender Evaluation Panel to select the initial Strategic Alliance Partner. This work established the foundation for what evolved into the Whole of Australian Government outsourcing framework, demonstrating our capability to manage complex, large-scale property portfolio transformations at the highest levels of government.

Case Study: Strategic Asset Disposition and Value Maximisation forPhilippines Government Owned Entity Property Portfolio
When a Philippines government-owned entity needed to maximise value from their diverse real estate portfolio spanning Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, General Santos, and Bataan, a comprehensive strategic disposition framework was required. A structured 4-stage methodology assessed residential, mixed-use, and development land holdings to create tailored disposition strategies ranging from immediate "as is" sales to value-add interventions and joint venture partnerships. A phased approach aligned with market cycles was delivered, enabling the client to prioritise high-impact sales, identify capital requirements for value enhancement, and establish clear governance frameworks for implementation across their multi-regional portfolio.

Case Study: Greater Sydney Depot RationalisationStrategy
When Sydney Water needed to optimise their aging and under-utilised depot portfolio across Greater Sydney, a comprehensive strategic review of 10 depot sites spanning Northern, North Western, and South Eastern Sydney was required. Using 10-year discounted cash flow modelling and asset reversionary valuations, we analysed consolidation, redevelopment, and reuse options for each region. This analysis revealed that consolidation with refurbishment consistently outperformed full redevelopment, delivering the highest NPV while preserving capital for network infrastructure. We recommended prioritising reuse-based consolidations across all regions, enabling Sydney Water to unlock land value, improve operational efficiency, and establish a centralised delivery program for coordinated implementation.
