Your Trusted Partner in Commercial Success
Commercial leasing and asset management is not about short-term wins. It’s about consistency, foresight and protecting property value over time. Upstate’s Commercial Leasing and Asset Management team works alongside investors, owners and stakeholders who value stability, clarity and informed decision-making.
Our focus extends beyond individual transactions, supporting the leasing performance, tenant mix and long-term health of
each asset across its full lifecycle. We take a proactive, datainformed approach.
Leasing strategies, tenant relationships, compliance and market conditions are continuously monitored so potential risks are identified early and opportunities are acted on with confidence. Clear reporting and disciplined systems support calm, considered decisions. What underpins this approach is collaboration. Intelligence is shared across commercial sales, leasing, asset management and
marketing, allowing us to manage assets with context rather than in isolation. This integrated view supports consistency in service and confidence in outcomes.
For our clients, this means peace of mind. Your assets are actively cared for by people who understand their role within a broader portfolio and who are committed to maximising leasing opportunities while protecting long-term value with care and intention.
Meet the Team
Commercial Performance, Earned Over Time.
250,000+
Contacts in Our Database
A well-established database connecting active, vetted tenants with opportunities.
$1.35M
Highest Single Annual Rent Under Management
A landmark commercial asset managed with care, compliance and a focus on stability and tenant quality.
880+
214
Commercial Lease Transactions in 2025
Consistently delivering wellmanaged leasing outcomes across retail, office and industrial asset classes.
100%
Compliance-Led Leasing Approach
Leasing processes delivered with structure, transparency and adherence to evolving commercial tenancy requirements.
$650M+
Commercial Assets Leased and Managed
A substantial portfolio reflecting disciplined leasing processes, landlord trust and long-term asset oversight.
15 50% +GST
Buyer and Lease Appointments in 2025
Sustained engagement connecting quality tenants with well-presented, professionally managed commercial properties.
104 Years
Operating on the Northern Beaches
A century of commercial property experience grounded in trust, relationships and local understanding.
Experienced Commercial Specialists
A dedicated team combining local knowledge with proactive, considered leasing and asset management advice.
Northern Beaches Leasing Market Presence
A respected and consistent presence across the region, built through long-term landlord relationships and performance.
Your Journey to Leased
We begin with a detailed appraisal to determine the right rental value for your asset in today’s market. You’ll receive clear recommendations, strategic insights and a customised marketing plan.
We conduct well-organised inspections, showcasing your asset at its best. Every enquiry is handled promptly, and you’re kept informed with clear feedback after each inspection.
All applications are carefully reviewed and rigorously vetted. We complete background checks and reference checks, so you can feel confident in the tenants selected.
We leverage our extensive tenant database, active enquiry list and local networks to attract suitable applicants. Our proactive approach ensures we’re actively seeking the right tenants for your asset.
From bond lodgement to condition reports, every detail is handled so your tenancy begins smoothly and professionally.
Once the right tenant is identified, we negotiate firmly yet fairly to achieve the best possible return and favourable lease terms. Our goal is to protect your investment while creating a positive tenancy from the outset.
When you see our LEASED sticker on your professionally presented Upstate sign, you’ll know your asset has been managed with strategy, care and expertise, and that you’re in a better place.
Our Space, Custom-Designed for Collaboration, Performance and Connection.
When it comes to commercial leasing and asset management, the environment supporting our approach matters. Upstate’s Northern Beaches headquarters is designed to bring disciplines together. Asset management, leasing, sales and marketing operate side by side, allowing information to flow quickly and decisions to be made with full context. This collaboration supports consistency in service, ensuring leasing opportunities are identified early, tenant matters are addressed efficiently and asset strategies align with long-term performance objectives.
Dedicated workspaces, collaborative zones and technology-enabled meeting rooms support internal teams and client engagement. The result is a calm, organised approach to managing and leasing commercial properties, underpinned by infrastructure designed to support performance. Our headquarters reflects how we manage assets: structured, connected and intentional.
The HQ of Excellence
Marketing Precision
Deliberate Marketing, No Fluff.
Leasing and managing a commercial asset involves many moving parts, and clear, considered representation plays an important role in maintaining tenancy momentum over time.
Our approach is designed to feel steady, thoughtful and aligned with the broader goals of ownership.
Our in-house marketing team and partner network collaborate to ensure each asset is represented clearly, consistently and with care across both leasing and sales activity.
Visual assets, including photography and other media, are produced with purpose to support tenant attraction and reinforce long-term value.
Digital channels are monitored and refined as demand shifts, keeping assets visible to relevant audiences without unnecessary saturation. Upstate marketing is treated as an extension of leasing and asset management, supporting occupancy, protecting value and maintaining confidence over time.
First impressions matter. In commercial property, how an asset is presented can influence perception, engagement and ultimately outcomes.
Smarter Signage
Smarter Signage. Stronger Exposure.
Physical Presence Remains a Critical Part of
Signage plays a subtle but important role in asset visibility and tenant confidence. Our approach at Upstate is informed by real data and local market insight, ensuring signage is positioned where it adds clarity and value, rather than distraction. Clean, professional presentation reinforces credibility and supports tenancy interest.
For investors, signage offers reassurance that assets are being represented with care, consistency and intent. For tenants, it signals stability, professionalism and well-managed commercial property ownership.
When combined with our digital channels, signage remains a relevant part of a balanced asset strategy, supporting awareness while aligning with the long-term positioning of the asset, an extension of leasing and asset management, supporting occupancy, protecting value and maintaining confidence over time.
Social Media Success
Our agents understand how excellent social media guides buyer behaviour and act with purpose to reach them.
Our digital presence is designed to support commercial leasing campaigns with prominent consistency, not just promote properties in isolation. Each property benefits from thoughtful exposure across Upstate’s commercial leasing networks, shared with intention and shaped by how people engage with information.
Content is created for relevance, not noise. It’s tailored to each platform and refined over time
to reflect demand, tenant interest and long-term asset goals. Visibility is maintained in a tactical and measured way, ensuring assets remain present without feeling overexposed.
This approach supports confidence, continuity and trust, reinforcing an asset’s position while respecting the people considering it.
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With active oversight of income, outgoings and tenant relationships, every decision is deliberate, commercially grounded and focused on long-term value growth.
Vincent West Commercial Licensee/Director in Charge
Extensive Database Marketing
By understanding buyer and tenant behaviour over time, commercial properties can be introduced strategically to the right audience at the right moment. Our communications are measured, timely and guided by real insight, ensuring every interaction feels relevant and considered. This approach helps generate tenancy interest and maintain consistent leasing activity, reducing vacancies.
With local experience and insight guiding each step, our database marketing ensures your commercial asset is positioned with clarity, confidence and care, connecting you with tenants who are prepared, engaged and ready to act.
“ Our exclusive database brings together insight from commercial sales, leasing and asset management, creating a well-connected network of active tenants and buyers.
Digital portals, like Commercial Real Estate and Real Commercial, remain an important part of a balanced marketing approach, helping ensure each asset is visible to the right audience.
At Upstate, portal exposure is approached thoughtfully and strategically. We work with leading platforms such as commercialrealestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au to secure premium placements that support visibility without unnecessary saturation, ensuring assets are presented clearly and professionally. A Premium Package supports this approach by providing:
Enhanced advertising ensures your property stands out to quality tenants.
Priority placement positions your listing prominently and more frequently.
Stronger exposure drives increased enquiry and application levels.
24/7 online visibility keeps your property accessible to prospective tenants.
If you’re reviewing your commercial asset or exploring leasing options, let’s have a chat. At a time and place convenient to you, we’ll review your objectives, performance insights and strategic options
We’re a partner you can rely on: experienced, thoughtful and genuinely committed to protecting and enhancing the value of your asset. It’s our role to guide you through every
stage with care and confidence, ensuring decisions are wellinformed and outcomes are considered.
With the right guidance, you can find yourself in a better place.