LaSalle Australia invests across the risk-return spectrum from core, to value-add and opportunistic including development capabilities that range from new builds to repositioning and refurbishment.
The team includes acquisitions, development and asset management teams working together seamlessly with a strong focus on implementing income and capital enhancement initiatives via asset repositioning and active asset management. This often includes environmental and sustainability improvements, as well as a focus on wellness.
222 Exhibition Street
Melbourne
In 2015, on behalf of a separate account client, LaSalle acquired this 28-storey, 337,000 square foot, office asset to re-let and reposition into a trophy asset within the market. Upon acquisition, the property underwent major common area refurbishments in the lead up to the expiry of the major tenant who was occupying ~70% of the Net Lettable Area (NLA). Since completion, LaSalle has secured leases with a global firm and a government agency to fill the entirety of the space prior to the existing tenant’s expiry and at substantially increased rents.
Bonnyrigg Plaza
Sydney
In 2014, LaSalle acquired this 230,000 square foot sub-regional shopping centre on behalf of a global separate account to redevelop and reposition from its existing tired state into an enhanced offering with a more attractive tenancy mix. Upon completion, LaSalle secured leases with a number of desirable F&B operators and mini major tenants.