Permanent Leasing

Centro currently has 125 shopping centres in the Australian portfolio with over of 7,000 stores generating annual sales in excess of $10 billion.

The Group's success comes as a result of its commitment to co-operation and accessibility to its retailers and customers combined with a sound knowledge of and experience in retail property management. All shopping centres are constantly monitored and analysed to maintain an optimum tenancy mix and to ensure a property portfolio that is rich in performance.

As part of Centro’s ongoing lease management, the company currently employs 17 leasing personnel who oversee the day to day leasing responsibilities. These include identifying, negotiating and finalising leasing deals for new and existing projects within the Centro portfolio while being an active and integral part of the national leasing team. Leasing personnel are located in each state and report directly through to a State/Regional Leasing Manager.

The key responsibilities of the leasing department include:

Delivery of income to Centro’s business;
Successful retail planning to optimise tenancy mix;
Lease management of renewals, vacancies and other value adding opportunities; and
Building and maintaining strong relationships with both national and independent retailers and working harmoniously and productively with the development and management departments.

Centro is proactive in addressing all areas of potential savings and added value to its retailers, thereby maximising opportunities for mutual and profitable growth now and into the future.

For further information on leasing please contact Simone Smith on +61 3 8847 0000.