Commercial Conveyancing Services Across Queensland
Buying or selling commercial or industrial property isn’t like dealing with residential real estate. Commercial transactions involve larger sums of money, complex legal documents, strict disclosure obligations, and higher commercial risks.
At Enterprise Legal, our qualified property lawyers handle commercial property transactions across Queensland with meticulous attention to detail and a commercial mindset. We understand the stakes involved and the pressures on timing, disclosure, and due diligence in the commercial sector.
Whether you’re purchasing your first commercial investment property, expanding your business premises, buying an industrial facility, or selling a commercial lot within a body corporate scheme, we ensure your transaction runs smoothly and that your legal and financial interests are protected at every stage. We also regularly work alongside your accountants or financial advisors to help structure your deal in the most tax-effective and commercially sound way possible.
What Makes Commercial Conveyancing Different?
Commercial property transactions differ significantly from residential conveyancing because they often involve:
- Leases and Tenancies – Many commercial properties are sold with tenants in place, requiring thorough lease reviews, assignments, and negotiation of tenant rights and obligations.
- Industrial Property Considerations – Industrial sites may carry unique risks, including contamination, specific zoning requirements, and operational leases tied to manufacturing or warehousing.
- Body Corporate Considerations – Commercial lots within body corporate schemes require additional reviews of body corporate records, levies, by-laws, and management rights agreements.
- GST and Tax Implications – Commercial property sales and purchases often involve GST and significant tax implications that must be carefully managed.
- Disclosure Obligations – Sellers must comply with strict disclosure requirements under Queensland’s new Property Law Act.
- Extensive Due Diligence – Commercial property demands rigorous searches and investigations, including environmental checks, service agreements, zoning, and potential contamination issues.
- Tight Deadlines – Commercial deals often involve critical settlement deadlines linked to financing, lease commencements, or business operations.
At Enterprise Legal, we proactively identify these issues and provide practical, commercially focused solutions to keep your deal on track.
Conveyancing Services for Buyers
If you’re buying commercial or industrial property, our lawyers will:
- Review and negotiate contracts to ensure your rights and commercial interests are protected.
- Conduct thorough lease reviews if the property has existing tenants, analysing terms like rent reviews, options, make-good provisions, and assignment clauses.
- Undertake comprehensive due diligence, including:
- zoning and planning searches
- environmental and contamination checks
- review of service agreements attached to the property
- checking for compliance with disclosure obligations under Queensland law
- Review body corporate records, by-laws, levies, and management agreements when purchasing commercial property in a body corporate scheme.
- Conduct zoning and planning due diligence, particularly for industrial sites where specific land use approvals may be required.
- Advise on GST implications for the transaction and work with your accountant to ensure a tax-effective outcome.
- Coordinate with your accountants or financial advisors to ensure the transaction is structured commercially and financially sound.
- Manage settlement, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.
Buying commercial property is a significant investment. We help you make informed decisions and protect your interests at every step.
Conveyancing Services for Sellers
If you’re selling commercial property, Enterprise Legal will:
- Draft or review contracts tailored for commercial transactions, reflecting the unique requirements of the property.
- Prepare or review your Seller Disclosure Statement under Queensland’s new Property Law Act.
- Negotiate contract terms and manage any amendments required during the transaction.
- Address existing leases, including preparing documents for assignment or negotiating new leases as part of the sale.
- Prepare disclosure documents and assist with required body corporate information certificates when selling commercial lots within a body corporate scheme.
- Advise on unique issues tied to selling industrial properties, including compliance with environmental regulations and operational lease arrangements.
- Liaise with your accountant to manage GST considerations and ensure the transaction achieves your desired tax outcomes.
- Manage settlement to ensure smooth and timely completion.
Selling commercial property demands precise legal work and commercial acumen. We ensure your sale is legally sound and commercially beneficial.
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Why Choose Enterprise Legal for Commercial Conveyancing?
Seller Disclosure Statement: Sell With Confidence!
From 1 August 2025, all sellers of commercial property in Queensland must provide buyers with a legally compliant Seller Disclosure Statement before signing a contract under the new Property Law Act 2023.
Failing to get this right could allow your buyer to terminate the contract or claim compensation—even after signing.
At Enterprise Legal, our conveyancing team, run entirely by property lawyers, can prepare your Seller Disclosure Statement quickly, accurately, and for a low fixed fee.
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Commercial Conveyancing FAQs
Considering buying or selling commercial property? Book a consultation with our experienced commercial conveyancing lawyers today and ensure your transaction is handled with legal precision and commercial insight.
Do I Have to Pay GST on the Sale of My Commercial Property?
What Due Diligence Should I Do When Buying a Commercial Property?
• Reviewing existing leases
• Checking zoning and planning controls
• Investigating environmental and contamination risks
• Examining service agreements attached to the property
• Verifying compliance with disclosure laws
Enterprise Legal performs comprehensive due diligence to protect your investment.
How Do Leases Affect a Commercial Property Purchase?
• rent amounts and escalation clauses
• tenant rights and options
• make-good obligations
• restrictions on assignment or subleasing
We’ll ensure you fully understand any lease obligations you’re inheriting as the new owner.
Do I Need a Seller Disclosure Statement When Selling Commercial Property?
Can You Help With Buying or Selling Commercial Property in a Body Corporate Scheme?
• body corporate records and financials
• by-laws and rules affecting property use
• levies and ongoing costs
• management rights agreements
Enterprise Legal ensures you understand your rights and obligations and helps navigate the complexities of commercial strata ownership.