LaSalle currently manages A$1.5 billion of assets in Australia. We are a globally integrated investment manager with A$78.8 billion in global AUM. Since 2003, we have completed A$11.1 billion of transactions in Australia. Our team of 18 professionals has in-depth regional reach and experience in all major markets and sectors.
200 George Street
Level 21
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Tel +61 2 9284 7925
LaSalle Australia selectively invests in real esate across the major property types including retail, office, hotel, residential and industrial on behalf of both seperate account clients and commingled funds. Over A$11 billion of property transactions have been executed since 2003.
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.
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.
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.
Sydney
In 2010, LaSalle partnered with a local developer to deliver a 622,000 square foot, premium grade, office asset in the heart of the Sydney CBD on behalf of its opportunistic fund. Prior to construction completion, LaSalle secured leases with top tier law and consultancy firms, maximizing cap rate compression. This asset achieved a 5-star NABERS energy rating, a 6-star Green Star rating and won numerous prizes, including the 2014 World Architecture Festival Office Award and the 2014 UDIA Excellence in Sustainable Development Award.
Sydney
2014, on behalf of its opportunistic fund, LaSalle entered a JV with a top tier, local development company in a residential market experiencing strong fundamentals and supported by a robust Australian economy. The site specifically benefitted from its location in close proximity to the city with excellent public transit links. The development includes 224 apartments and 44,000 square feet of commercial space.
Craig joined LaSalle in 2014 and is the Retail Asset Manager responsible for asset performance across the Australian retail portfolio. Craig has over 13 years’ experience in real estate investment management and property consulting in both Australia and the UK. He is experienced across multiple real estate sectors, with specialist knowledge of retail property. His key expertise includes the preparation of asset plans, optimising net operating income, undertaking feasibilities, valuations, budgeting and the delivery of capital projects.
Prior to joining LaSalle, Craig spent 7 years at QIC Global Real Estate in various roles within the commercial and retail asset management, development and funds management teams.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Business Management and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional.
Matthew joined LaSalle in 2011 as the Regional Director of Development, responsible for development projects across Australia. He has over 20 years’ experience working for some of the largest firms in the Australian real estate industry, across design, construction, development and asset management of office, residential, retail and hotel properties.
Prior to joining LaSalle, Matthew worked for two of Australia’s largest construction firms, Multiplex and Grocon, before spending five years in the Real Estate Capital Division of Macquarie Bank, where he managed its REIT portfolio as a Senior Development Manager. Following this, Matthew was Head of Development at a boutique fund manager specialising in residential and hotel development.
Matthew holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Sydney.
Benjamin joined LaSalle in 2014 in the Australian Acquisitions team. He has over 10 years’ experience in the Australian real estate industry across valuation, asset management and acquisitions and has completed over US$3 billion worth of transactions in the residential, retail, mixed use and office sectors.
Prior to joining LaSalle, Benjamin was a Valuer at m3 Property Strategists where he provided property valuations and advice for a variety of asset types, primarily specialising in CBD and fringe commercial assets.
Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Business Management (Real Estate and Development) from the University of Queensland.
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8 years at LaSalle
Joined in June 2011
Simon Howard joined LaSalle in 2011 as Head of Asset Management for Australia. In this role, Simon develops and implements asset management strategies to maximize real estate returns for funds and other institutional clients. He has experience across a broad range of real estate sectors including retail, office, industrial, hotel, residential and retirement.
Prior to joining LaSalle, Simon was employed by Lend Lease for almost 15 years where he served in a number of capacities, most recently as an Investment Manager for the Lend Lease Core Plus Fund in its Investment Management division.
Simon has a Master’s of Applied Finance from Kaplan Business School and a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology, Sydney. Simon is also a qualified accountant and member of CPA Australia.
Simon joined LaSalle in 2015 and is responsible for development projects around Australia across all real estate sectors for funds and institutional clients. Simon has over 18 years’ experience working in both the public and private sector real estate and development industry, with expertise in planning, designing, development and asset management of properties across asset classes.
Simon holds a Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Property Economics (Property Development) from the Queensland University of Technology.
Joshua joined LaSalle in 2011 and currently serves on the Australian Acquisitions team. He has over 10 years’ experience in the Australian real estate industry, including valuation and capital transactions. He has been involved in the successful completion of c. US$3.4 billion worth of transactions across asset classes including office, retail, mixed-use and residential developments during his time at LaSalle.
Prior to joining LaSalle, Josh was a retail valuer at CB Richard Ellis. Over this period, he was involved in the valuation of c. US$15 billion worth of retail property for international and local real estate investment managers, superannuation funds, financiers, syndicates, private owners and developers.
Joshua holds a Bachelor of Property Economics from the University of Technology, Sydney.
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2 years at LaSalle
Joined in October 2017
Anita Mustac joined LaSalle in October 2017 as a Client Executive within the Client Capital Group. She is responsible for managing and developing relationships with clients and prospective clients in Australia and New Zealand and is based in the Sydney Office.
Anita brings six years of investment banking experience, most recently at Fort Street Advisors, where she provided strategic advice to some of Australia’s largest real estate firms. She also worked with clients in the retail, healthcare and general industrial sectors to execute mergers, acquisitions and capital raisings. Anita is passionate about making a positive social impact. Prior to joining LaSalle, she also founded a digital health care platform (Dokotela) to connect rural and regional patients to specialist doctors via video conference. A lawyer by training, Anita started her career at Mallesons Stephens Jaques, before moving into investment banking.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Distinction) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia.
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8 years at LaSalle
Joined in February 2011
Michael Stratton joined LaSalle in 2011 as Head of Acquisitions for Australia. He has over 20 years of experience in the Australian real estate industry and has experience in valuation, asset management and acquisitions and completed over US$8 billion worth of transactions across all asset classes including residential, mixed use and office development.
Prior to joining LaSalle, Michael was the Head of Capital Transactions at Lend Lease and a Fund Manager for the Lend Lease Core Plus Fund. In that role, he helped increase the AUM of the Core Plus Fund from US$275 million to US$540 million between 2008 and 2010.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Business in Land Economy from University of Western Sydney.
Gareth joined LaSalle in 2015 and has responsibility for the strategy and performance of a portfolio of real estate assets located throughout Australia. Gareth has over 15 years’ commercial real estate, development and funds management experience across all asset types.
Prior to joining LaSalle, he was an Investment Manager for over 8 years at Fife Capital, a funds management group based in Sydney. There, he was responsible for acquisitions, asset management and value enhancement strategies across a range of asset types on behalf of private equity funds, listed funds, pooled funds and private client mandates. Prior to Fife Capital, Gareth worked for a Sydney-based valuation and property consultancy business.
Gareth holds a Bachelor of Science in Land Management from the University of Reading, UK and has been a fully qualified member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors since 2005.
Emily joined LaSalle in 2016 within the asset management team and is responsible for the management of a mixed-use portfolio of real estate assets located throughout Australia. Emily has over 16 years’ experience in the real estate industry and has broad expertise in both asset and property management, as well as property valuation.
She previously held a number of roles with Jones Lang LaSalle, where she was the General Manager of 400 George Street, Sydney and a Director within the NSW Property Management team. Emily was the winner of the 2010 NSW Real Estate Institute Award for Excellence in Commercial Property Management.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Science in Land Management from the University of Reading, UK and is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and an associate of the Australian Property Institute.
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