Buy commercial property with a clearer plan.

Define the business requirement

Start with how the property needs to perform for your business or investment rather than simply searching by price.

• Location and customer or employee access
• Building and site size
• Parking and loading requirements
• Zoning and permitted use
• Expansion or redevelopment potential
• Timing and possession requirements

Understand the complete financial picture

Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Financing structure, property taxes, operating costs, insurance, repairs and future capital requirements can materially affect the economics of ownership.

Compare the market

Good decisions require context. We help buyers compare active listings, recent transactions, lease alternatives and local market conditions so the asking price can be viewed against realistic alternatives.

Complete commercial due diligence

The appropriate review depends on the property, but a commercial purchase may require more investigation than a residential transaction.

• Building and mechanical inspections
• Environmental review where appropriate
• Title and registered interests
• Survey or real property information
• Leases and tenant information for investment property
• Zoning, development approvals and municipal requirements
• Operating statements and utility information

Structure and negotiate the transaction

Price matters, but so do conditions, timelines, deposits, possession, included assets, tenant matters and the allocation of risk. Commercial terms should reflect the buyer's intended use and due-diligence requirements.

Move from conditions to possession

Once conditions are satisfied, we help coordinate the remaining brokerage details with the buyer, seller, lawyers, lenders and other professionals so the transaction can move toward closing.