Sell your commercial building, presented with the figures investors actually use
Investors buy commercial property on return, not on photographs. So we set out the current rental income, the annual yield, the leases in force with their end dates, and what the location supports, so a buyer can assess it without having to ask.
Listing and marketing cost you nothing
Listing, photography and preparing the investment summary are ours. Nothing is payable up front, and the fee applies only once the sale completes and the title transfers, agreed in writing beforehand.
We present your building the way an investor reads one
We prepare a summary with the current rental income, the annual yield calculated against the asking price, every lease with its end date and renewal terms, the cost of holding the asset, and the location factors that bear on future income.
A building presented with the numbers complete tends to attract offers sooner and get discounted less than one offered with photographs and a price, because the buyer does not have to price in what they cannot see.
What we actually do
Title and lease review
We check the deed, the building permit, the registered permitted use, and every lease still in force.
Yield analysis and pricing
We work the yield from actual income, compare it against similar buildings that closed nearby, and set a price the numbers can support.
Marketing to investors
We put it in front of investors looking for income assets in this location, with a summary that answers the numerical questions before they are asked.
Negotiation, contract and transfer
We negotiate for you, handle the handover of the leases to the new owner, prepare the paperwork and attend the transfer.
Documents you will need
- The original title deed
- Building permit and certificate of use
- Every lease still in force, with the recent rent payment records
- Owner ID and house registration, or the company registration certificate if held by a company
- Land and building tax receipts, and signage tax if applicable
Particular situations
Can I sell with tenants in place?
Yes, and often for more, because the buyer has income from day one. The existing leases carry over and bind the new owner until they expire. We set out a summary of every lease for the buyer from the start.
Can I sell the building together with the business?
Yes, but they are legally two transactions: the real property, and the assets or shares of the business. We recommend separating the two prices from the outset, to avoid tax and transfer complications later.
What if the building is held by a company?
Two routes: sell the property out of the company, or sell the shares in the company that holds it. The tax consequences differ substantially. We set out the difference and recommend taking it to your accountant before deciding.
Common questions
Is a tenanted commercial building worth more or less?
Usually more, because the buyer has income from day one and can work the yield from real figures rather than estimates. The exception is a lease well below market with a long time left to run, which pulls the price down. We check for that before pricing.
What yield makes a commercial building attractive?
It depends on the location and the risk of the tenant. Central buildings with solid tenants trade at lower yields, because the risk is lower and there is land value upside. Secondary locations have to offer more to be worth it. We calculate your building’s yield and show it against what actually closed nearby.
What tax applies when selling commercial property?
Held personally, you pay personal income tax based on the appraised value and years held, plus specific business tax at 3.3% if held under five years. The 2% transfer fee is customarily split with the buyer. Held by a company the calculation is different and depends on whether you sell the asset or the shares, so take it to your accountant first.