Property Plan – Commonwealth Client

It is a requirement under the Commonwealth Property Management Framework (RMG500) that entities undertake a property plan annually or following changes to their operating environment. The ASPA team have been engaged by numerous Commonwealth clients to deliver their Property Plan. The team apply the following methodolgy:

• Develop an understanding of the client’s strategic property drivers.
• Review the portfolio performance against benchmarks.
• Analyse the gap between the organisations workforce requirements and the property portfolio performance.
• Development of strategies to improve the property portfolio performance.
• Undertake a portfolio risk assessment.
• Provide a roadmap for implementation of the Plan.

Key Outcomes

• 30% cost savings through rationalisation of inefficient leased space through sublease opportunities.
• Opportunities for fitout improvements to improve utilisation and gain lease efficiencies.
• Provided market insights on the structuring of requirements to better align with availability in the market to maximise competitive tension.
• Advice on technology to support data collection relating to utilisation of office space and establishment of property performance management systems.
• Supporting entities to achieve compliance with various Commonwealth policies including the Commonwealth Property Management Framework, the Commonwealth Procurement Rule and Net Zero in Government Operations.