Without strategic asset management, local authorities are borrowing from the future to pay for today. In a challenging financial environment, local authorities must develop a property strategy that focusses on the essentials, creates engagement across the organisation, is owned by everyone and actually shapes decision-making. This ground-breaking book will show you, step by step, how to develop a property portfolio that meets corporate and service objectives now and in the future. This proven methodology will help you: Assess and segment your property portfolio Understand the purpose of each property in your portfolio and how it should perform Put in place effective policies, people and processes to deliver that performance Value the vital role of stakeholders and your leadership team and engage their support Develop and implement a dynamic and flexible property strategy with confidence