Categories under review
- Neighbourhood retail (< 500 sqm)
- Professional office suites in established centres
- Light industrial with compliant fire services
- Ground-floor commercial in mixed strata schemes
Commercial and industrial interests.
Shopfronts, office suites and warehouse units where lease documentation and zoning are verified before commitment.
Commercial entries are less frequent than residential. Each file is measured against management burden, outgoings exposure and re-letting time.
Lease
Term, reviews and make-good clauses.
Outgoings
Recoverable charges mapped.
Co-own
Shareholder deed before settlement.
Compliance
Fire, access and permitted use.
Acquisition criteria
Commercial entries require verified permitted use, a reviewable lease or realistic re-letting prospects, and clarity on outgoings recovery. Co-ownership is documented before settlement with pre-emption and dispute resolution clauses agreed in writing.
Management
Leases are monitored against permitted use, outgoings schedules and statutory compliance requirements. Co-ownership arrangements are documented before settlement. GST on commercial rent is remitted through the company BAS cycle with accountant oversight.
Common questions
Commercial property — FAQ
What commercial asset sizes does the company consider?
Neighbourhood retail under 500 sqm, professional office suites in established centres, light industrial with compliant fire services, and ground-floor commercial in mixed strata schemes. Larger assets are assessed case by case where management burden and co-investor alignment are clear.
How are lease terms evaluated before acquisition?
Remaining term, rent review mechanism, permitted use, make-good obligations, outgoings recovery and tenant covenant strength are reviewed with legal counsel. Vacant assets require a realistic letting strategy and budget for incentives and fit-out contributions.
How does co-ownership work in practice?
A registered co-ownership or unit holders agreement sets voting thresholds, cost-sharing and disposal rights. Day-to-day leasing may be delegated to a property manager within agreed parameters; material capex and lease variations require partner consent per the deed.
What compliance items are tracked post-settlement?
Fire safety statements, accessibility certificates, annual fire audits where applicable, insurance renewals and outgoings reconciliations. A commercial property manager typically coordinates inspections and tenant correspondence.