Big W Mudgee, a dominant DDS anchored by Big W and BWS Liquor, is set to draw significant interest via an Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign exclusively marketed by Colliers.
Completed in 2005, the fully leased centre comprises of a Big W, alongside BWS Liquor, subsidiaries of Woolworths Group Limited and Endeavour Group. The centre is supported by two additional national retailers, including EB Games and Muffin Break.
Big W Mudgee is the only DDS within the catchment, with the nearest competing DDS over 120km away, and is being offered to market by the Colliers team of James Wilson and Ben Wilkinson, with price expectations of $15 million.
Wilson said: “In 2023, the Retail Middle Markets sector has been dominated by domestic and offshore private investors, with high-net-worth generational investors continuing to target shopping centre investments featuring strong covenants such as Woolworths Group, Endeavour Group, Coles Group and Wesfarmers.
“Big W Mudgee is 100% fully leased to national and chain retailers, with 97% of GLA secured by Woolworths Group and Endeavour Group, the low occupancy rate combined with minimal specialty tenants will be attractive for private investors and unlisted funds.”
Wilkinson added: “Big W Mudgee has an outstanding occupancy history, having been fully occupied since opening in 2005. With total sales up 8% in FY23, Big W has experienced strong annual sales performance, with a low occupancy cost of circa. 4% and supported by the catchments robust economy outputting $6.3 billion across numerous major industry sectors including agriculture, tourism, and mining, positioning itself as a secure long-term investment.”
With a site area of 7,931 square metres and a GFA of 5,216 square metres, the centre features low site coverage of 66% and benefits from strong opportunity for value-add or repositioning. The centre has a fully leased net income of $901,225 per annum.
Big W Mudgee occupies a corner position in Mudgee CBD and is 265km north-west of Sydney and 240km west of Newcastle. The centre is the largest freestanding retail tenancy in the Mudgee CBD, featuring a car park and surrounding parking totalling over 300 spaces.
A 100% interest in Big W Mudgee is being exclusively offered for sale via Expressions of Interest (EOI) closing 2.00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 8 November 2023.