Project Overview
Client
Local Government
Property Type
Local Government Property Portfolio
Reason for Service
Property Management, Financial Management, Compliance, Capital Works Administration
Preston Rowe Paterson was engaged to deliver comprehensive property management services, including lease and licence administration, commercial leasing, financial management, compliance oversight, coordination of tenant repair requests and administration of more than 150 footway dining licences.
Randwick City Council appointed Preston Rowe Paterson as a specialist property advisor and managing agent to provide expert oversight of a diverse and community critical property portfolio.
The portfolio includes community centres, childcare facilities, sporting amenities, operational depots, commercial tenancies, Crown land reserves and other public facing service buildings that support essential services and community engagement across the LGA.
Preston Rowe Paterson’s appointment reflects the need for a trusted advisor with the technical capability, systems and governance expertise required to manage high volume, high visibility public assets while balancing statutory obligations, commercial outcomes and community expectations.
'Preston Rowe Paterson was appointed as specialist property advisor to deliver governance focused management of a complex, community critical council property portfolio' - Gregory Rowe
We implemented a structured, technology enabled property management framework tailored to the operational, commercial and governance requirements of a modern local government portfolio.
Diverse Asset Classes
The portfolio spans commercial, community, recreational, operational and Crown land assets, each subject to different lease or licence structures, operational requirements and compliance obligations.
High Volume of Tenant and Stakeholder Interaction
Council receives a significant volume of tenant repair requests, operational enquiries and licence‑related interactions, requiring structured processes, tracking and clear communication.
Community Facing Operations
Many assets are heavily utilised by the public, requiring careful coordination of works, access arrangements and compliance to ensure community programs, events and essential services are not disrupted.
Crown Land Management Obligations
A portion of the portfolio is governed under the Crown Land Management Act 2016, introducing additional statutory requirements around permitted use, Plans of Management, reporting and public access considerations.
Commercial Leasing Complexity
Council’s revenue generating assets require market aligned leasing strategies, transparent probity processes, rent reviews and careful tenant mix management within a public‑sector governance framework.
Complex Licensing Environment
The administration of more than 150 footway dining licences demands consistent monitoring, renewals, fee management and compliance with public domain and safety regulations.
Governance and Budget Stewardship
Council requires audit ready reporting, transparent financial controls and clear visibility over revenue, arrears, outgoings and capital planning.
Asset Overview:
Randwick City Council oversees a large and diverse, community‑critical property portfolio comprising community centres, childcare facilities, sporting amenities, operational depots, commercial tenancies, Crown land reserves, and other public‑facing service buildings across the local government area
Outcomes:
- Strengthened governance and transparency through real time reporting
- Improved responsiveness to tenant repair requests
- Effective coordination of community facing operations
- Crown land compliance strengthened
- Commercial leasing optimised with transparent, market aligned processes
- Efficient management of 150+ footway dining licences
- Predictable financial performance and reduced arrears
- Reduced administrative burden for Council
- Accurate administration of tenant delivered capital works
- Long term asset sustainability supported through lifecycle insights
150+
footway dining licences
20+
years of management
250+
leases
We Deal with the Mainstream & Specialise in the Complex for all asset classes
