Counsel Shortlist

Options from the RFI

Shortlist Summary


Client

Compare Club Pty Limited

Data produced

3 Nov 2026, 03:20 pm

Five options meet the brief. $11,365 per person per year is the lowest total cost — Skygarden, 77 Castlereagh Street — against $19,034 at Tower 3, Darling Park, a spread of 67% over the 3-year term.

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The requirement

Size
1,200 sqm on a single level, subject to finalisation of space planning
Location
Sydney CBD
Building Grade
PCA Premium or A Grade
Lease Start
1 February 2028, allowing for early access for fitout

Key features sought

  • Existing Fitout with approximately 120 workstations, meeting & boardrooms and breakout space
  • A single level with excellent natural light
  • Convenient and easy access to public transport

estimated total cost per person, per year

Area
Gross rent
Handover
Available
Owner
Grade

Side by side

BuildingFloorArea m² Gross rentCost / person / yr
Skygarden, 77 Castlereagh Street Level 13, Suite 00 1,217 $1,493 $11,365
580 George Street 13 1,233 $1,584 $12,017
383 Kent Street 10 1,576 $1,353 $12,989
Tower 3, Darling Park 10 1,461 $1,590 $14,534
Tower 3, Darling Park 11 1,463 $1,600 $19,034
How to read the figure. Estimated total occupancy cost per person per year: the nominal average over a 3-year term escalating at 3.75% a year, divided by 110 staff. It covers rent, outgoings, cleaning, fitout and makegood, net of the assumed incentive. Estimates for comparison only — not offers, and subject to negotiation and formal documentation.

Buildings canvassed

46 buildings, 126 options, 28 landlords & agencies. The shortlisted buildings are in bold — select one to see it.

1 Bligh Street, Sydney1 Kent Street1 Margaret Street1 Market Street, Sydney1 O'Connell Street, Sydney100 Barangaroo Avenue133 Castlereagh Street135 King Street201 Elizabeth Street201 Elizabeth Street, Sydney25 Martin Place (Tower), Sydney255 George Street255 Pitt Street280 Elizabeth St30 Hickson Road309 Kent Street333 George Street341 George Street347 Kent Street, Sydney400 George St, Link to Ground floor flythrough400 George Street420 George St, Sydney44 Market Street45 Clarence Street493-497 Kent Street55 Market Street55 Pitt Street, Sydney60 Castlereagh St, Sydney60 Elizabeth Street60 Margaret Street77 King StreetAurora Place, 88 Phillip StreetAustralia Square Tower - 264 George StreetBond One, 20 Windmill StreetGateway Tower, 1 Macquarie PlaceGeorge Place, 363 George StreetGovernor Macquarie Tower - One FarrerKing + Kent, 347 Kent StreetLiberty Place - 161 Castlereagh StreetOne International TowersSalesforce Tower, 180 George StreetThe Bushell's Building - 121 Harrington Street