Commercial Property & Business Resources
Practical articles, guides and insights for commercial property and business owners.
How to deal with a demolition clause
A demolition clause is the one line in a commercial lease that can end a business with a few months’ notice. Here’s what it does to your value, from both sides of the table.
Weighted Average Lease Expiry
Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE) explained for commercial property owners and investors, including how to calculate WALE, what a good WALE means, and when lease expiry can affect property value, redevelopment and sale strategy.
Commercial Leasehold vs Freehold Property
Which is better, freehold vs leasehold property? When investing in commercial property, you usually come across
two important terms: freehold and leasehold. When we refer to freehold, which refers to owning the whole property, this includes the building on the land. Le
Goodwill in a Business Sale — Valuation & Maximising Value
Goodwill in a business sale is the most frequently misunderstood number in any transaction — and the most frequently contested. Vendors see it as the fair reward for decades of hard work. Buyers see it as an unproven assumption about a business that will need to run…
Preparation Does Not Always Mean Major Spending
Preparation before sale can improve buyer confidence, reduce objections, and help uncover value that might otherwise be lost in negotiation.
Selling a Business and Property Together: What Owners Need to Consider
Selling a business and property together is not just a sales exercise. It is a strategy exercise.
Done well, it can unlock stronger buyer competition, better timing, improved negotiating power, and a better overall outcome.
If you own both the business and the propert
Below Market Lease Value — Property Capital Guide
Most business and property owners focus on one number when they’re preparing to exit: the business sale price. What they don’t always see — until it’s too late — is how the lease they offer to attract that buyer can quietly devastate the capital value of the propert
Commercial vs Residential Real Estate
When investors ask me about commercial vs residential real estate, they usually expect a simple answer. After more than 40 years of buying, selling, managing, repositioning, and developing commercial property across Sydney and beyond, I always give the same honest reply
The 6 Questions That Reveal What Your Business Is Really Worth
This purchasing commercial property checklist covers everything Australian buyers need—from financial planning and due diligence to environmental compliance, strata considerations, and exit planning. Based on 40+ years of commercial real estate experience.