Delivering value for our clients is our #1 Priority
Empire Property Partners
Based in South East Queensland; the Empire Property team operate Australia wide and offer client-specific tailored property solutions for retail and commercial property landlords and tenants, including specialist retail shopping centre leasing, CBD Retail leasing, office leasing, asset management, tenancy delivery and master planning.
In 2018 we launched our licenced boutique Real Estate agency specialising in retail shopping centre leasing, client advisory and tenancy delivery trading as Empire Retail Property Experts. With the support of our seed clients The Abacus Group; Empire Retail Property Experts was born with the very clear mission to fill the market void and growing demand from astute institutional and private shopping centre landlords looking for high-quality strategic leasing solutions, tenancy delivery and asset planning services, without the heavy burden of recruitment and retention normally associated with top tier executives.
In 2022 we expanded our services to include commercial office leasing and asset management working on multiple buildings across both the Brisbane and Adelaide markets.
In 2024 we rebranded to Empire Property Partners retaining our specialist retail shopping centre expertise and point of difference in the market, while also expanding our commercial property service offer and industry partnerships.
The Empire Property Partners team as a whole continue to provide top-tier specialist retail and commercial property services and success for its clients.
Our Vision
To become Australia’s industry leading choice in retail and commercial property partners, providing bespoke expert advice and tailored property solutions.
Our Mission
Empire Property Partners is committed to providing unparalleled industry expertise and effective tailored solutions for our clients and their property portfolios.
Co-Directors & Founding Partners
Dedicated to delivering exceptional results. From creative visionaries to meticulous strategists, we work seamlessly with you and your team to meet and exceed expectations.
Scott Bollard
Co-DirectorScott Bollard is a seasoned property professional with over 25 years of experience in strategic asset management and leasing, including specialist retail shopping centre leasing, commercial office leasing, client advisory and stakeholder management.
As the Co-Director and Founder of Empire Property Partners, Scott specialises in delivering tailored asset management and leasing solutions, leasing strategies, and capital improvement initiatives. His expertise spans all facets of retail and commercial property, with a focus on providing client-centric property solutions tailored to each property and the client’s unique strategic goals.
Scott has held senior roles at both Abacus Group and Charter Hall, managing high-profile properties and projects, teams and stakeholders, and contributing to the overall strategic success of property portfolios across Australia.
David Fairbairn
Co-DirectorDavid is a highly experienced and respected property professional with over 20+ years of retail shopping centre expertise in both retail asset strategy and leasing across all facets of retail; including project leasing, full centre repositioning strategies, centre remixing and static lease-up campaigns.
David’s career includes National Leasing Manager for the Abacus Group’s shopping centre portfolio, as well as the leasing of Charter Hall’s shopping centre portfolio.
David has extensive experience working in franchising, site selection and franchisee recruitment, including representing Retail Food Group with driving store network growth as national leasing executive for Donut King and Brumby’s Bakery. David also managed the leasing for Suncorp Group on their retail portfolio nationally.
Leasing Executives
Shay Fairhurst
Leasing ExecutiveShay joins the Empire Team from the Ray White Surfers Paradise Group and brings with him over 10 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate. This includes more than 4 years specialising in retail shopping centre leasing, and over 5 years as a Casual Mall Leasing Executive for various companies.
Shay previously held property roles with Fawkner Property, Stockland, Vinta Group, and Westfield.
Shay is a very hard working property professional and already making an impact with his proactive approach to sourcing and securing long term retail and office tenants.
James Lykissas
Leasing ExecutiveJames rejoins Empire Property Partners as Leasing Executive, bringing over 10 years’ experience in commercial and retail leasing across Queensland and New South Wales. His career includes roles with Cushman & Wakefield, Ray White Commercial, and Empire Property Partners.
James has a proven track record of delivering high value strategic leasing outcomes across neighbourhood and sub-regional centres on behalf of our clients including Zagame, ISPT, and Abacus Group. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Property Development).
James is known for his proactive, results-driven approach, and specialises in tailored leasing strategies, aligning tenancy mix with asset objectives to help drive centre performance for our clients.
Our Values
At Empire Property Partners we uphold these core values:
Portfolio & Asset Management