About us
We know how important it is to spend your time and money wisely. That's why we started The Leasing Department - to help you improve your bottom line by making smart leasing and property decisions at critical times for your business. Just like an in-house property team, we bring a deep understanding of your business to every lease negotiation and make your business goals our own. We ensure your leasing and property strategy aligns with your broader business objectives and aim to achieve maximum returns upfront as well as secure a lease that is a valuable long-term asset. Our relationship continues long after the lease is signed.
Our clients are from many retail categories, including territory specific retailers such as newsagency, pharmacy and franchise businesses as well as food and beverage, general merchandise, sport, fashion and other specialty retail. Across all these categories, we work with a diverse range of retailers, from single store owners to multi-site, portfolio clients. Our clients benefit from our extensive network of property contacts across Australia and New Zealand, which often gives them access to opportunities before they're marketed to the public.
Whether you are a small, single store retailer or have a large retail portfolio, operate a brick and mortar retail outlet or an online store, you can have your own in-house property team, outsourced for a fraction of the price, by contacting The Leasing Department.
Kyle Swain, TLD Founder and Retail Property Expert
Kyle is a retail property specialist with degrees in Property Economics and Business Administration. With extensive management experience in the retail sector, including roles with national brands such as the Coles Myer Group and Officeworks, it is no wonder Kyle was identified as one of the “15 Property Experts to Watch in 2021” by the Australian Business Journal. Kyle is a trusted leasing and tenancy advisor who has worked closely with the National Retail Association since 2016, assisting hundreds of members with advice on issues relating to their property needs. His unique skill set positions him as a leader in tenant-side leasing and property services. With this solid understanding of retail metrics and industry benchmarks, he is in an enviable position when negotiating lease terms and providing property input to business strategy.
Kyle founded The Leasing Department specifically to assist retail tenants improve their bottom line performance, and is committed to delivering strategically aligned property outcomes that provide a platform for the client’s business to achieve financial success. Kyle's experience in property development, tenancy design and fit-out roles gives him a unique ability to source sites and negotiate ‘tenant friendly’ lease terms that maximise retail sales potential.
With Kyle on your team, your business is at a significant advantage before you even start trading. Find out more and connect with Kyle on LinkedIn