Insights

A local council faced significant challenges in planning, budgeting, and managing its assets due to a lack of structured processes, condition data, and cost insights.

Simplx Group was engaged to resolve these issues through a comprehensive approach, including asset inspections, condition assessments, and documentation development in alignment with NAMS+ and ISO 55000 standards.

The result was a complete suite of strategic documents, including Strategic Asset Management Plans, Asset Class Plans, Facility Management Plans, Network Management Plans, Plant Management Plans, Project Management Frameworks and Procurement Frameworks

This structured approach to asset planning enabled the council to Implement a complete asset management system, plan and prioritise works effectively, understand service provision costs, budget for future capital projects, align workforce planning with operational needs and to comply with Queensland Audit Office requirements.

Our client approached us with a self managed super fund (SMSF) portfolio comprising commercial office spaces and childcare centres across Australia’s east coast, requiring reporting compliance. 

The properties spanned multiple tenures, including freehold, leasehold, and federal lease arrangements.

Simplx Group conducted a thorough consultation and using real-world property intelligence, developed a straightforward, consolidated solution covering all assets across various states.

With a single engagement, our client achieved full SMSF compliance without the hassle of coordinating multiple valuers—saving time, effort, and cost.

Our client operated a network of childcare centres across Australia and needed to complete over 200 upgrade projects to meet assessment and rating compliance.

Simplx Group provided a dedicated team of project managers to successfully deliver a range of projects on time, within budget, and to scope, including playground redevelopments, building fit-outs, landscaping, minor works

By streamlining project delivery, contractor management, procurement and reporting, our client ensured full ACECQA compliance while saving time and money.

Our client, a consortium of two schools, acquired a 4.4-hectare former quarry and depot site in an inner-city location through an off-market transaction. The site was intended for the expansion of their adjoining campuses. Due diligence was not able to be fully completed prior to purchase. Without broader knowledge of this, it led to an overstated site value of $20 million. This inflated valuation resulted in higher-than-necessary rates and statutory charges, placing a significant financial burden on the client.

Simplx Group was engaged to reassess the site’s valuation and provide expert representation. Our approach included:

• Conducting an in-depth valuation analysis to establish an accurate assessment of the property’s worth.
• Acting as an expert witness in negotiations with the Queensland Government - State Valuation Service.
• Performing a thorough investigation of comparable sales evidence to support an accurate valuation.
• Interviewing the client to gain a comprehensive understanding of the purchase background.
• Developing and executing a structured objection strategy.
• Representing the client in meetings with the department and at the objection conference.

Through our strategic approach and negotiation expertise, Simplx Group successfully secured a 45% reduction in the original site valuation assessment. This outcome resulted in:

• A significant reduction in rates and statutory charges.
• An improved land tax position, delivering substantial financial savings.
• Greater financial flexibility for the schools to invest in their campus expansion.

Our deep expertise in property valuation and negotiation ensured our client received a fair and accurate assessment, ultimately alleviating unnecessary financial pressure and optimising their long-term asset strategy.