Separate operations from assumptions.
Review revenue support, expenses, equipment, inventory, staffing, licences, lease obligations and the transition needed after completion.
Commercial real estate & business sales
Opportunity needs
real due diligence.
Commercial property and business purchases are shaped by more than the asking price. Lease terms, zoning, financials, equipment, licences, landlord approval and financing can change the value of an opportunity. Bal helps clients organize the transaction around those facts.
B.C. commercial representation
Understand what
you are buying.
The right questions differ for an operating business, leased premises, mixed-use building and development property. The review should match the asset.
Make the property fit the operation.
Confirm permitted use, access, parking, servicing, improvements, occupancy timing and financing before treating a space as workable.
Test income and risk together.
Consider tenancy, lease expiry, recoveries, operating costs, condition, financing, zoning and future potential as connected parts of value.
A disciplined transaction
Terms matter
as much as price.
A good commercial offer creates a workable path to investigation, approval and completion.
01
Define the business objective, budget, financing and target asset.
02
Review available records and identify the professional due diligence required.
03
Negotiate price, deposit, conditions, dates, inclusions and transition terms.
Commercial real estate questions
Know the deal
behind the listing.
What commercial opportunities does Bal handle?
Retail, restaurants, franchises, daycare businesses, office, industrial, mixed-use, income properties and other owner-user or investment opportunities.
What should a business buyer review?
The lease, landlord approval, financial information, equipment, licences, franchise terms where applicable, staffing, inventory and professional due diligence.
Can a business sale be marketed confidentially?
Some transactions require controlled disclosure. Marketing and information release can be structured around the seller's confidentiality needs and the circumstances of the sale.