Algorithms don’t negotiate deals. Experts do.
The Highest and Best Use (HBU) Engine was not built in a vacuum.
It is the digital codification of decades of elite, on-the-ground acquisition
strategy led by Phil Mollard.
The human intelligence
behind the data.
In the institutional property market, data is only as valuable as the human who interprets it. Phil Mollard is recognised as one of Australia’s leading property acquisition specialists. For decades, his mandate has been singular: locating, aggressively negotiating, and securing prime development sites that fundamentally stack up financially.
The Mollard Property Group Highest and Best Use (HBU) Engine was engineered
directly from this deep, tactical market experience. We built the Engine to do
in seconds what takes traditional acquisition teams months: map structural
inefficiencies, overlay over 207 asset classes, and identify hidden yield.
But while the Engine identifies the anomaly, it is Phil’s specialised acquisition expertise that executes the capture.
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A rare inbound-CBD site, secured
through strategic origination.
How we identified, structured and acquired a 107-place Early Learning Centre opportunity in inner-Brisbane – through off-market engagement and pre-vetted feasibility, before the listing market saw it.
Precision identification meets tactical negotiation.
When you mandate Mollard Property Group for site acquisition, you are not just getting a software report. You are deploying a dual-threat acquisition strategy that traditional developers cannot match.
The Algorithmic Hunt
Our HBU Engine aggressively filters the
market (and off-market networks) to
identify undercapitalised sites – such
as 650sqm+ legacy blocks ripe for high-
density multi-residential or specialised
accommodation models.
The Validation Protocol
We do not rely on standard single-sector thinking. Before an offer is ever drafted, the site is mathematically stress-tested against maximum yield scenarios, de-risking the acquisition from day one.
The Execution
Identifying a lucrative site is only 10% of
the battle; acquiring it at a viable margin
is the other 90%. Phil Mollard leverages his
extensive negotiation pedigree to extract
sites from vendors, secure favorable terms,
and lock in the land value before the
broader market recognises its true highest
and best use.
What you get on day one.
A pipeline of projects where the strategic work is already done.
A Decisive Competitive Edge
Access to meticulously vetted, off-market opportunities – sourced through three decades of industry relationships.
De-Risked Projects
Confidence that the project is financially viable and physically achievable – before you commit capital.
Maximised ROI
A development plan optimised for profitability from the ground up – built on Highest & Best Use logic.
Time & Resource Efficiency
We handle the complex, time-consuming due diligence. You focus on capital allocation and project execution.
The Acquisition Process
Seven stages, one
outcome –
a development-
ready asset.
From mandate to lease execution. View the entire step by step process.
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Seven stages, one
outcome –
a development-
ready asset.
From mandate to lease execution. View the entire step by step process.
Click to View Hide ProcessEstablish a Mandate
Define key requirements to streamline research and identify viable sites that align with the success criteria for a childcare business, residential project or alternative-use development.
Site Search
Identify and evaluate suitable properties for acquisition – including the off-market pipeline – assessing investment potential and presenting shortlist opportunities to clients.
HBU, Market & Demographic Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of market potential, demographic trends and competitive landscape. A detailed report outlining risks, value-add opportunities and development parameters for each candidate.
Financial Modelling & Feasibility
Full financial assessment – preliminary development costs, projected income, realistic rental and on-sale yield, EBIT and construction cost estimates. The unviable are eliminated here.
Due Diligence
Thorough due diligence with relevant consultants and industry experts to assess site viability and mitigate risks before any binding commitment.
Site Acquisition & Tenant Engagement
Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions to secure the most favourable acquisition outcome. If a tenant is required, we seek expressions of interest and negotiate lease terms in parallel.
Final Acquisition & Lease Execution
Finalise contracts of sale, settle the acquisition and execute aligned lease documentation – handing over a development-ready asset with the strategic work complete.
Better informed.
Better decisions.
Better outcome.
Once a site is identified, every client receives a comprehensive
Opportunity Snapshot – a detailed analytical document
presenting the acquisition opportunity in full. The objective
is simple: a factual and highly detailed analysis for clients to
make informed decisions.
- Location evaluation
- Proposed development opportunity
- Acquisition terms
- Construction cost estimates
- Town planning regulations
- Financial feasibility assessment
- Demographic analysis & forecasting
- Expense and income projections
Don’t bid on instinct. Bid on engineered intelligence.
Whether you are an investor, developer or childcare provider, secure one of Australia’s top acquisition specialists, backed by the industry’s most advanced HBU technology, for your next development mandate.
All enquiries are confidential. No obligation. Most are answered within 24 hours.
What clients want to know.
What types of property acquisitions do you specialise in?
Do you only source sites in Melbourne?
How do you find off-market development opportunities?
Why should I work with an acquisition consultant instead of a buyer’s agent?
What does a typical engagement timeline look like?
Talk to us
Talk to an acquisition expert
Tell us about your project and our acquisitions team will be in touch – usually within 24 hours.
Thank you – we’ve got it.
Our acquisitions team will be in touch within one business day (usually within 24 hours).
What happens next
We’ll review your enquiry and reply by email or phone to arrange a time. All enquiries are confidential.
