Industries & Specialties
Office
Strategic environments, global reach, high-performance workspaces
The Australian office market is evolving, driven by hybrid work and a flight to quality. Success demands strategic expertise and local market knowledge. We offer office solutions across Australia, from securing prime CBD spaces to lease negotiations and investment optimisation. Our approach meets rising tenant expectations, sustainability needs, and the demand for flexible, future-ready spaces to attract and retain talent. Let’s achieve your goals together.
What Sets Us Apart
Talent-first workplace strategies
We align office strategies with workforce analytics for Australian markets. By considering local factors like NABERS ratings, wellness certifications, and transport proximity, we create workplaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and beyond that boost attendance and productivity.
Unmatched local market intelligence
Our experts across the continent provide access to off-market deals and emerging precincts. We leverage a deep understanding of local planning, incentives, and tenant preferences to give clients a competitive edge in securing prime locations and optimal lease terms.
Flexible and adaptive solutions
We specialise in identifying Grade A, NABERS-rated buildings that meet high environmental and wellness standards. This ensures your portfolio remains resilient against future regulations and tenant demands as the gap between premium and secondary assets widens.
Integrated lifecycle services
From site selection and tenant representation to project management and portfolio optimisation, we deliver seamless, single-source solutions. Our integrated approach combines leasing intelligence with design expertise to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Data-driven asset optimisation
Using real-time market intelligence, we help landlords mitigate vacancy risk and optimise rental growth. Our proprietary analytics enable informed decisions, identify repositioning opportunities, and maximise asset performance through changing market cycles.
Services
Investor Services
Capital Markets
Our team maximises asset value through strategic positioning and access to global capital. Leveraging deep investor relationships, we deliver optimal outcomes for acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio transactions across Australian office markets.
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Agency Leasing
We provide strategic leasing services for landlords and developers, combining market intelligence and targeted campaigns to attract tenants, optimise rentals, and reduce vacancies, ensuring superior leasing outcomes.
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Asset Services & Management
We deliver asset management solutions focused on tenant engagement, operational efficiency, and sustainability, enhancing occupier experience and maximising long-term asset value.
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Valuation & Advisory
Our team offers independent, data-driven valuation and advisory services, providing accurate assessments that support investment decisions, transactional due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
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Occupier Services
Tenant Representation
We offer strategic tenant advisory, securing optimal locations and lease terms. Serving all sectors, we align real estate strategies with business objectives and operational needs.
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Workplace Strategy & Total Workplace
Our workplace strategies optimise space and performance, focusing on hybrid work trends, employee wellbeing, and creating productive, engaging environments tailored to Australian workplaces.
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Flex & Serviced Office Advisory
We guide clients through the flexible office market, offering solutions for managed spaces, co-working, and hybrid models while balancing cost, flexibility, and operational needs.
Project & Development Services
From design to delivery, we manage fit-outs and refurbishments, ensuring seamless execution, business continuity, and compliance with Australian building and sustainability standards.
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Sustainability & ESG
We provide ESG advisory services to reduce carbon footprints and meet sustainability goals, guiding clients through NABERS ratings, Green Star certifications, and WELL standards.
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Research
Insights • Workplace
Office Fit Out Costs in Australia 2026
Explore our Office Fit Out Cost Guide to budget and plan your workspace transformation in the Asia Pacific region effectively. Start optimizing your office today!
24/03/2026
Article • Labor / Talent
A Day in the Life of a Senior Guest Service Agent
Cushman & Wakefield's Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) professionals strategically reduce operational costs and improve service consistency while ensuring compliance.
Jess Freeman • 20/03/2024
Insights • Valuation
Why are capitalisation rates not softening in self storage?
As we wrap up the financial reporting season for 2022/2023, minimal capitalisation movement was reported by the two self storage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), National Storage REIT (NSR) and Abacus Storage King (ASK).
07/11/2023
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
Climate Risk: Real (E)STATE OF EMERGENCY
Following the sobering assessment of climate risk by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the COP26 summit in Glasgow, in our latest report, Real (E)state of Emergency, we give our view on the impetus for the property industry across Asia Pacific to act.
Natalie Craig • 07/02/2022
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
Green Financing and Building Retrofits in APAC
At the recent COP26 Summit in Glasgow, over 450 of the world’s banks have committed to decarbonising their investments and lending. What does this mean for Asia Pacific?
06/12/2021
Insights • Workplace
As Australian Governments reduce restrictions with rising vaccination rates, our buildings used for business, residence or leisure will become more vulnerable. A fair proportion of people occupying or visiting these buildings, including those with underlying health conditions, will be exposed to various viruses and the challenge for building owners, occupiers and managers is how to reduce this risk by ensuring the building is healthy and resilient.
22/11/2021
Insights • Workplace
5 Essentials for a Healthy Workplace
What employees want from their workspace has fundamentally changed amid the sustained shift towards remote and hybrid working. The pandemic has reshaped our lives in so many ways and people now seek workplaces that blend the comforts of home, the accessibility of the office, and the experience of destinations.
21/11/2021
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
Josh Cullen: Cross-border Investment into Australia in 2021
Despite international travel restrictions, Australia saw a strong year in cross-border investment attracting capital from both within and outside Asia Pacific in 2020.
Josh Cullen • 15/03/2021
Research • Valuation
Queensland Hotel Snapshot Q3 2020
The hotel and short-term accommodation market in Queensland continues to recover from the earlier effects of the shutdowns and restrictions on movement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cameron Harris • 05/11/2020
Insights • Valuation
Valuation of Flexible Workspace
With flexible workspace now considered a vital component of the workplace ecosystem, how should landlords successfully value a flexible workspace proposition?
10/09/2020
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
5 More Questions Answered About H2 2020 Real Estate Trends in Asia Pacific
In July we held our Reclaim 2020: H2 Insights webinar in which our panel of experts explored the state of the real estate market across Asia Pacific and the green shoots of opportunity that have started appearing after a challenging first half of the year.
Shaun Jenkinson • 04/08/2020
Research • Investment / Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield surveyed the Melbourne CBD retail core on 13 March, 2020.
17/04/2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The Australian office market is experiencing significant structural change, with vacancy rates varying dramatically between premium and secondary assets. We help clients navigate these conditions by focusing on quality buildings with strong amenities, transport connectivity, and sustainability credentials. Our market intelligence enables informed decisions that position clients advantageously in this selective environment.
Sustainability has become critical in Australian office markets, with NABERS ratings increasingly influencing tenant decisions and asset values. We guide clients through environmental certification processes and help identify buildings that meet both current requirements and future regulatory standards, ensuring long-term portfolio resilience.
Flexible lease structures provide essential adaptability in uncertain markets, allowing businesses to scale up or down based on changing needs. We negotiate terms that include expansion options, contraction rights, and break clauses that align with business cycles while securing competitive rental rates and incentive packages.
Location selection requires careful analysis of transport accessibility, amenity quality, talent catchment, and future development plans. We evaluate these factors alongside lease economics to identify locations that support business objectives, employee satisfaction, and long-term operational efficiency across Australia's diverse office markets.
Our negotiation approach leverages comprehensive market intelligence and relationship networks to secure optimal terms for clients. We focus on total occupancy costs, including incentives, fit-out contributions, and operational expenses, while ensuring lease terms provide appropriate flexibility and protection for changing business requirements.
