Australia-wide · Est. 1994

Precision intelligence
for land assets

Our Agentic Highest and Best Use (HBU) Analytics Engine converts fragmented planning registries and regional data into actionable development intelligence. We don't just identify land – we model its maximum potential in real-time.

HBU Diagnostic land intelligence model

Analytics

Demand, demographic, planning and financial modelling. Evidence over intuition, on every engagement.

Highest & Best Use

A formal, defensible answer to what this site is worth, and as what? – across 90+ alternative uses.

Algorithmic Due Diligence

De-risking capital allocation through live, state-wide data synthesis in hours, not weeks.

Development partner
with rare expertise

With decades of experience and a 100% success rate in securing DA approvals, our diverse, multi-disciplinary team includes strategic advisors, development experts, design managers, project coordinators, financial analysts, research and project administration professionals, each bringing hands-on experience across property development projects of all scales and complexities.

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90+
Alternative Uses
Scored Per Site
40+
Childcare Projects
Across Australia
100%
Success Rate
Planning Approval
30+
Residential Development
Projects
The HBU Engine

How a site becomes
a recommendation.

A five-stage analytical pipeline that compresses what was once weeks of desktop research into a structured, defensible recommendation. Built in-house. Run on every engagement. Our pipeline serves as the analytical backbone for our partners, de-risking capital deployment at every stage.

01

Ingest

Site geometry, title, planning controls, demographic catchment, comparable transactions – pulled and normalised.

02

Overlay

Zoning, heritage, environmental, infrastructure and growth-corridor overlays applied. Constraints surfaced early.

03

Evaluate

The site is scored against 90+ alternative use cases – childcare, medical, residential, BTR, commercial, hospitality, education.

04

Model

Top candidates run through full financial viability: EBIT, capex, yield, exit. The unviable are eliminated.

05

Recommend

A short-list of viable uses, ranked by risk-adjusted return, with planning and execution pathways attached.

What We Do

Built on Early Education.
Broadened by analytics.

Thirty years of property advisory, organised around ten disciplines. Our core commercial foundation rests on an established, high-compliance track record of social infrastructure delivery, serving as the mathematical and regulatory baseline for our advanced technology.

Highest and Best Use is now the front door – and the lens we apply to everything that follows.

01
Lead Service

Highest & Best Use Analysis (HBU)

Our proprietary agentic infrastructure systematically de-risks land acquisitions and structural pivots, providing developers and agents with unmatched speed-to-market certainty.

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02

Strategic Property Acquisitions & Analytics

Our Strategic Acquisitions and Analytics services go well beyond site identification. Dedicated from initial search and detailed due diligence to negotiation.

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03

Childcare Needs Assessment, Modelling & Feasibility

A comprehensive assessment of the project against legislative, economic and infrastructure factors, commercial and spatial parameters to identify the strengths, weaknesses, risks, and profits.

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04

Childcare Property Leasing

Sourcing unique sites for childcare developments and establishing lease opportunity. We bridge the gap between tenants and landlords, managing each step of the leasing process.

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05

Childcare Centre Design & Design Management

Architectural centre design and design management for the full development cycle from the feasibility concept and facade design to securing town planning and Building Permit Application Drawings.

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06

Architectural Design & Design Management

Architectural design and project management for the full development cycle from the initial feasibility concept design and planning through to certification and construction.

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07

Development Management

End-to-end management from DA through handover in accordance with project and financial objectives. A 100% planning-approval record, built across 42+ completed projects.

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08

Project Administration

A comprehensive service to ensure all aspects of construction are monitored and coordinated, from Construction Documentation and Tender Stage through to Certificate of Practical Completion.

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09

Childcare Business Brand Development

Brand development tailored to position you as a leading provider in a crowded market, giving you a competitive edge to secure a turnkey lease or obtain financial investment.

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10

Not-for-Profit Grant & Development Support

Tailored support for NFP childcare providers with funding pathways, project feasibility assessments, and development strategies to secure competitive government grants.

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Selected Case Studies

What HBU looks
like in practice.

Sites where the obvious answer was not the right one. In each, the recommended use outperformed the incumbent on yield, planning risk and execution time.

Heritage Commercial · Office / Showroom

Inner Melbourne, VIC

A heritage-listed warehouse with a stalled retail concept. We modelled four alternative uses; the recommended office/showroom hybrid lifted projected ROI by 38%.

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Historic Brewery · Residential Enclave

The Victoria Albert Town Residence

Located on the historic site of the former Victoria Brewery, this landmark redevelopment transformed a 1.4-hectare city block into an exclusive residential enclave comprising 144 premium residences, including apartments, townhouses, and penthouses.

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The team at Mollard Property Group delivered an excellent Childcare Development Options report. The level of detail demonstrated their diligence and extensive experience – invaluable in informing decision-making going forward.
– Project Development Team, Deakin University

I found the report to be professional, very informative and useful, with your team having conducted a comprehensive and well-researched analysis of the site and its location.

Your report supports our future plans highlighting the strong need for additional day care places in the area and note your advice on engaging a specialised Consultant as the first step in the overall project.

Kind regards and again much appreciated on your report content.

– John McCloskey, Company Director

We have had a wonderful experience working with Mollard Property Group.

Mollard Property Group and in particular Phil Mollard and his team have been incredibly proactive, supportive and easy to work with throughout our journey. From the beginning, they took the time to understand our vision for our centre and genuinely listened to our ideas and goals.

Their guidance around branding was especially valuable. The brand review and thoughtful suggestions they provided gave us practical ways to strengthen our identity and position ourselves competitively, while still ensuring the centre reflected who we are and what matters most to our families and community.

What has stood out most has been their responsiveness, professionalism and willingness to collaborate. They have consistently been approachable, solution-focused and committed to helping us achieve the best outcome. We have felt listened to, respected and supported every step of the way.

We are very grateful for Phil and his team’s partnership and would highly recommend Mollard Property Group to anyone looking for a team who are professional, proactive and genuinely invested in delivering a great result.

– Not-for-Profit Childcare Provider, QLD
The Highest & Best Use report has greatly benefited our understanding of how the rear lot can be used and we will continue to refer back to it as we finalise the transaction and subsequent decision regarding our mixed-use development.
– Raz, Property Investor

When we set out to build a dedicated preschool for Cowra Early Childhood Services, we knew it had to be more than just bricks and mortar – it had to reflect our values, meet the needs of local families, and be achievable within a restricted budget. Partnering with Mollard Property Group was one of the best decisions we made.

From the very beginning, Mollards understood our vision. They helped us shape a design that was not only educationally sound but also deeply connected to our community’s needs. Their expertise in early childhood infrastructure and planning was evident at every step.

One of the standout achievements was securing development approval in just 30 days. That kind of turnaround is almost unheard of, and it speaks volumes about the quality of the planning and documentation Mollards supported us with. It gave us the momentum we needed to move forward with confidence.

Just as importantly, Mollards connected us with a builder who could deliver the project within our budget – without compromising on quality. That alignment between vision, cost, and capability was critical, and it’s something we couldn’t have achieved without their guidance.

I want to make special mention of Beverley Chow, our Project Administrator. Beverley was a calm and steady presence throughout the process. Her updates were always clear and informative, and she helped us navigate the inevitable twists and turns with practical solutions and a reassuring approach. Her help to oversee the financial side of this project has been highly valued and an aspect we have leaned on throughout the process. Her contribution made a real difference.

And to Phil Mollard, who I learned a lot from, and who helped negotiate the best outcomes for our organisation, through his wisdom and experience in this space of early childhood development and construction, thank you so much.

This preschool is going to be a game-changer for Cowra. It will give families more choice, attract skilled educators to the region, and provide a stable, enriching environment for generations of children. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together, and grateful for the professionalism, care, and commitment Mollard Property Group – and Beverley – brought to the table.

– Cowra Early Childhood Services, NSW
The report was outstanding, providing clear costings and concise information. The quick turnaround also met our expectations. Thank you very much.
– Childcare Not-for-Profit Organisation, QLD
Excellent communication and prompt responses following our DA approval. Very professional and knowledgeable during our journey. Would highly recommend to anyone in building developments and council.
– Childcare Operator
Mollard Property Group has been thoroughly professional in dealing with us. We contacted them several times with queries, and they were patient with us. Their initial assessment report is an excellent start. It is clear, precise and easy to understand. I would highly recommend their services. Thank you, Anna and Phil, we look forward to taking this project further.
– Land Owner
Thank you for making the assessment process so easy and straightforward – all the information was there to enable us to assess the application immediately.
– Cowra Council

The engagement of Mollards to conduct a comprehensive assessment of our childcare development opportunity was incredibly reassuring, providing us with the confidence to proceed as developers. With significant capital already invested, it was crucial for us to move forward with certainty.

Mollards, as an experienced childcare property advisory group, demonstrated their expertise through detailed data analytics, insightful appraisals, conceptual designs, and leasing advice. Their comprehensive approach ensured the feasibility of our project. I highly recommend Mollards to anyone interested in developing childcare centres. It’s a complex process, and the success of such projects heavily relies on the expertise and knowledge of specialised groups like Mollard Property Group.

– Property Developer
We are very pleased with the report you sent through and are very interested in engaging with Mollard Property Group. We would love to engage you to take the process through the DA/BA approval, project management and engaging a tenant. We also love the design of the centre.
– Developer
The information, statistics and professionalism in your report has been outstanding, easy to understand and provides great detail to the pros and cons in our future daycare development.
– Childcare Needs Assessment Client

Our company has been extremely pleased with the efficiency and effectiveness of our dealings with Mollard Property Group. The Mollard team has proven to be very professional, extremely capable and responsive to our needs. They have helped us develop our core needs in childcare opportunities and as a result they have provided us with excellent investment opportunities.

Mollard Property Group has proven to have extensive knowledge and experience in childcare development, which has helped us gain exposure to premium childcare opportunities within a very short lead-time. This has helped us meet our short-term expansion goals much sooner than expected.

I would highly recommend Mollard Property Group to anyone wanting access to quality childcare development opportunities.

– Childcare Developer & Operator

I have now used Mollard Property Group on two separate and quite different occasions. In both instances Mollards were able to produce reports in a very efficient and professional manner. The quality and relevance of the information in the reports was essential to some long-term decisions we had to make and in each case the analysis gave us new insights and greatly contributed to the final decisions.

This added to our confidence about what our next steps had to be. The success of our strategies still rests with us but starting in the right way is always critical and Mollards were an important part of that.

– Childcare Operator

Working with Mollard has been a fantastic experience for us, given that starting our first childcare is a massive undertaking. From creating our logo to building a credible business profile, Mollard has offered nothing short of ‘the best in the business’ advice and solutions. These people know what they are doing.

Phil is great at highlighting our strengths and giving professional advice pertaining to the childcare landscape in Australia. His wealth of experience in the industry and impressive portfolio gave us massive confidence that we have the right people to guide us in creating a successful and sustainable childcare that we can be proud of.

Working closely with Emma to create our business logo and profile has been nothing short of spectacular. Her design skills and creative input have allowed us to create a beautiful brand and logo that we love. It is her attention in the little details that really made her design work and professionalism stand out for us. Her constant communication, approachable demeanour, and openness to feedback have made the journey very pleasant. Her ability to capture our vision and create designs and artwork from scratch simply amazed us from start to finish.

– Childcare Operator
We were able to view the Build-to-Rent report from an investor perspective and comment as to whether it addresses all of the salient details and data required and, I am pleased to say that it does. Everyone is of the opinion that the report is superb and provides a very extensive level of data and information required by investors / operators to make decisions on possible Build-to-Rent projects. I am quite sure that the reports that you and your team can produce will prove invaluable to prospective investors.
– Private Rented Sector Network, UK

It is not often that all the stakeholders walk away with a sense of accomplishment from a project that experiences unexpected delays and work requirements. But that was the outcome of lengthy and complicated site investigations and statutory environmental audits for a childcare centre development.

Mollard Property Group were calm throughout and respectfully managed the expectations of all the stakeholders to ensure that project objectives were attained and successfully delivered.

– Consultant Environmental Auditor

I am more than happy to share my experience with Mollard Property Group, which involved them providing town planning advice and services for childcare centre developments. It is self-evident that the Mollard team are well versed in this industry space.

This is evident by the thorough due diligence research, probing questions, awareness and extent of information that is often presented to me in my interactions with them. In addition, their project management skills are exemplary in communicating with all relevant stakeholders, setting timeframes and actioning items. They are also very receptive to advice and feedback, which makes my job that much simpler and smoother. Importantly, they are professional but also friendly which makes it an enjoyable business relationship. I look forward to working with Mollard Property Group again in the future.

– Consultant Town Planner
My business partner and I were referred to Mollard Property Group by the Australian Childcare Alliance. We were offered two sites for our childcare centre and were hoping to go with the one that offered more demand and opportunity for growth. I was impressed by their sound knowledge of the childcare industry, and my business partner and I found the reports done in a very efficient, detailed and well-presented manner. I would highly recommend Mollard Property Group.
– Childcare Operator
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