Buying or renting commercial property, with an expert on your side.
Shops, offices, warehouses and mixed-use buildings work differently to homes. Prices and rents are driven by income, leases run for years, and small clauses carry big costs. Here is how I can help.
Buying commercial property
Commercial property is usually valued on its net income, so the tenant, the lease and the building all matter as much as the price. Sales are commonly “plus GST”, and in Victoria a new commercial property tax is replacing stamp duty over time.
What to know
- Compare properties on net income and yield, not just price
- Read every lease: term, rent reviews, outgoings and security
- Check zoning, permits, building condition and compliance
- Budget for duty, GST, legal, finance and due diligence costs
How I help
- Find and shortlist suitable properties, including those not advertised
- Help you weigh income, lease and risk, working alongside your solicitor, accountant, lender and building inspector
- Negotiate for you, or bid on your behalf at auction
- Coordinate the process through to settlement
- Independent advice: I work for you, not the seller. Fees are confirmed with you before we start.
Renting commercial property
A commercial lease is a long, binding commitment, and most terms are negotiable before you sign. Rent is only part of the cost, so the aim is the right space on the right terms for your business.
What to know
- Rent is usually quoted per square metre, plus GST and outgoings
- Incentives, options to renew, make good and guarantees can be negotiated
- Confirm your business use is permitted before you commit
- Have a solicitor review the lease before you sign
How I help
- Work out what you need and what it should cost to occupy
- Find and shortlist commercial rentals, including those not advertised
- Inspect, compare and negotiate rent, incentives and terms before the lease is drafted
- Coordinate with your solicitor on the lease review
- Finding you a commercial rental is a fee-based service, with a fee similar to my buyers advocacy fee.
General information only, not legal, financial or tax advice. Confirm details with your solicitor, accountant and the official source before acting.