At a pivotal time for the Melbourne office market, Fitzroys has further expanded its Office Division capabilities with the recruitment of Phillip Cullity to the role of Director - Office Leasing which will see Phillip lead this growing division of the business.

Philip is an experienced office leasing consultant and has been involved in the leasing market for the past 23 years, working with international agencies including Savills, where he has been for the past 17 years as a Director.

“I am excited to be joining Fitzroys, which has been consistently growing its presence in the commercial office market through sales, leases and new managements,” Cullity said.

Fitzroys Director, Michael Ridler said, “The Melbourne office market is facing a pivotal stage as Australia enters a ‘COVID-normal’ environment in 2022, and we see it prudent that Fitzroys expands its Office Division capabilities at this time. Phillip is a great fit for us and will lead the office team for which we anticipate plenty activity as businesses review their office footprint and working-from-home arrangements.

“Phillips’s depth of experience in the CBD, fringe and suburban markets has yielded successful results for both private and institutional clients. He has established strong relationships with clients providing strategic, structured and clear thinking leasing advice for new and existing office buildings.

“Phillip has concluded a range of leasing transactions with private and government entities which will provide a solid foundation for clients’ future leasing campaigns.”

Ridler added that there remains an urge among workers to get back to the office as soon as the time is right, for the increased collaboration and teamwork benefits as well as the social aspects.

“Businesses are continuing to assess their workspace requirements and we anticipate a large volume of tenant movement in 2022,” he said.