What Buyers Should Investigate When Buying their First Commercial Premises
Buying your first commercial premises often feels like a positive step towards stability and long‑term security. What many first‑time buyers underestimate is how much responsibility shifts once ownership changes hands.
Why Leases Matter When Financing the Purchase of an Existing Business
Matt Webber, an experienced finance broker with LendSmart, shares his insights in this guest post on why lease terms can make or break a business purchase and its funding.
WARNING: The Seller Disclosure Doesn’t Tell You Everything You Need to Know
The new Form 2 Seller Disclosure regime in Queensland has raised expectations of transparency, but commercial buyers should not assume it tells the full story. Key risks like structural issues, flooding, asbestos, and prior use often fall outside what sellers are required to disclose.
How a Commercial Buyers Advocate Helps First Time Investors Avoid Costly Mistakes
A Commercial Buyers Advocate can help first time investors navigate the complexity of commercial property purchases.
Who Pays Land Tax in Queensland under the new REIQ Contract?
If you are buying or selling a commercial property in Queensland, you will want to pay close attention to how land tax is handled in the new REIQ Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Commercial Real Estate.
Signed a Commercial Purchase Contract? You May Already Be at Risk
Why Risk Begins Before Ownership When purchasing a commercial property in Queensland, many buyers assume their legal responsibility begins on settlement day. But under the Commercial Purchase Contract, risk passes to the buyer at 5:00 PM on the first business day after the contract date. That means you could be liable for damage or loss […]
Selling Commercial Property Under the New REIQ Contract
A brand-new contract, the REIQ Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Commercial Real Estate (First Edition), will replace the contracts sellers have been using for years.
What Queensland’s New Property Law Act Means for Commercial Property Buyers
If you are planning to purchase commercial property in Queensland, there are important legal changes that you should be aware of.
Are You Ready for Queensland’s New Seller Disclosure Laws?
From 1 August 2025, Queensland mandates comprehensive seller disclosures for commercial property sales. Learn the essentials to ensure compliance and facilitate smooth transactions.
Building a Future-Ready Business
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the last few years, it’s the importance of being business ready. The world is unpredictable, and business owners face an ever-changing mix of challenges and opportunities.