Optimising site selection
Transforming urban environments for the better
Areas of Practice
01
Trade Area Assessment
We identify and map catchment areas, provide insights from their demographics, quantify market potential, competition and forecast turnover.
02
Site Selection
We take the guess work out of the site selection process by answering “where?”. Where are your customers? Where are your best prospects? Where are your competitors?
03
Economic Impact
We demonstrate the net economic impact of a development or event on the local and regional economy including employment, income and economic growth generated.
04
Market Analysis
We provide forward-looking property market commentary and analysis for inclusion in prospectuses, product disclosure statements and annual reports based on rigorous and robust research. Sectors covered included commerical, retail,industrial, seniors living and master-planned residential communities.
05
Land Use Strategy
We develop land use strategies that anticipate and address future land use and development needs informed by rigorous consultation and market analysis.
06
Feasibility Studies
We quantify demand, supply and the competitive environment to ascertain whether a project is financially and environmentally worth pursuing.
Leverage our experience
Experience exceptional bespoke consulting services at our boutique practice. Benefit from our extensive knowledge, market insights and specialised guidance, customised to the success of your endeavour.
Answering ‘where?’
We take the guess work out of the site selection process by answering “where?”. Where are your customers? Where are your best prospects? Where are your competitors?
39+
Projects completed
15+
Clients served
4+
Collaborative partnerships
★★★★★
Robert was very knowledgeable and thorough in his research. His opinions were well founded and articulated in his reports which were delivered on time.
Tony Mount
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Head of Investment Management
★★★★★
We found Robert to be highly skilled in the area of assessing and understanding property funds and fundamentals of various property markets. Robert is extremely personable and worked well with our team.
Matthew Chun
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Exec General Manager, Clubs & Infrastructure
★★★★★
Robert has a strong property research background and is able to interpolate data in a meaningful way and is capable of providing detailed econometric modelling.
Chris Plant
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Acquisitions Manager (Vic) – Satterley
Choice Location Strategists focuses on attention to detail so you can relax.
✓ Effortless procedure
✓ comprehensive & insightful advice
Frequently Asked Questions
What differentiates Choice Location Strategists from the bigger practices?
Choice Location Strategists specialises in location analysis and providing strategic advice on land use, property development, and investment decisions. It offers a unique perspective that combines economic analysis with geographic insights to help clients make informed business location choices. The practice works closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that address their specific needs and challenges.
Why outsource our site selection to Choice Location Strategists?
Large national retail chains maintain inhouse site selection capability. Leveraging its extensive experience Choice Location Strategiest provides a comparable capability for firms whose scale or budget does not justify that inhouse overhead.
What is your turnaround time?
Our detailed proposals set out the project timeframe which is negotiated and confirmed at project inception. Our past customers testify to the timeliness of our report delivery.
What do you charge?
That depends on the scope of work which we detail in our proposal. Our fixed fee estimate is based on a realistic estimate of work time. With lower overheads we are better value than the larger players.
What property sectors and regions do you service?
Based in Melbourne, Choice Location Strategists operates throughout Australia. Our research encompasses englobo (broadacre land), retail, residential, seniors living, commercial, industrial and hospitality sectors.
How can you assist with store network optimisation?
Using data analytics, demographcis and spatial analysis tools we identify suitable locations for new outlets that align with your target, brand positioning and growth objectives while minising cannibalisation between locations. Our recommendations factor in competition and occupancy costs..
What do you consider in feasibility assessments?
Our feasibility studies assess the economic viability of projects taking account of projected sales, operational costs, rents and return on investment.