Franklin Shanks is a boutique tenant advisory and tenant representation firm helping our global clients across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, the US and Asia procure the right commercial real estate for their current and future needs.

Our team of highly skilled professionals have taken their ‘big firm’ and industry experience and created a bespoke company that challenges market norms and puts you first, all of the time.

We have spent years building relationships with property owners and their agents to ensure our clients are put first and benefit from a solid ongoing partnership following the completion of the project.

In a world of increasing globalisation and consolidation of real estate service providers, Franklin Shanks has aggressively maintained its independence. We don’t act for landlords, and we don’t manage buildings - we simply represent occupiers all day, every day.

what we do

Navigating varied commercial real estate markets and finding the right space can be complex and time consuming. Franklin Shanks handles these matters on your behalf. We represent tenants and buyers exclusively, creating bespoke commercial real estate strategies focused on people, location, risk, flexibility, and cost savings.

We provide advice on acquisitions, disposals, consolidations and renewals to a variety of industry sector groups, from start-ups to established multi-nationals. 

Our values

As an independent tenant advisor and tenant representative we work exclusively for you, the tenant - there are never conflicts of interest. We value building relationships with our clients that are based on trust, teamwork and providing the best tailored solutions.

servicing australia & worldwide

Based out of Sydney, Franklin Shanks provides transaction and advisory services to clients locally, nationally and internationally. 

As part of a global network of best in class tenant advisors, Exis Global, Franklin Shanks can provide comprehensive services across 40 cities throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.

experienced & reputable

Franklin Shanks was established in 2014 in response to our clients identifying a clear need for independent, conflict free, professional advice. Since our inception, we have built an impressive portfolio of clients whom we have continued to managed their property portfolios for.

We understand that the relationship between Landlord and Tenant is an important one and must be managed carefully. Our aim is to ensure both parties understand each other and commence and perpetuate their relationships positively. All our staff demonstrate a level of creativity and flexibility that have resulted in innovative lease structures that have both Lessor and Lessee “winning” from the process.

“Franklin Shanks understand that the relationship between Landlord and Tenant is important and must be managed carefully. If either party feels aggrieved, the lease term will not be positive for one or both parties. Regardless, how difficult the commerce, I’ve always found that Franklin Shanks have been able to ensure the parties understand each other and commence and perpetuate their relationships positively.”

Michael Cook, Group Executive | INVESTA

“Hi Jaymie, As you are aware I have recently sold my retail premises. I would sincerely like to thank you for transforming what was a difficult and prickly relationship with the tenant into a smooth and workable situation.

The rental market due to COVID and vague government directive was a minefield but with your skills and dedication I believe an excellent outcome was achieved. A big tick for Franklin Shanks and a huge one for you. I really enjoyed our association.”

Graeme W, Director | Private Retail Landlord