Businesses for Sale in Melbourne

Businesses for Sale in Melbourne

Looking for an established business for sale in Melbourne?

BPA Business Brokers currently has several listings available across the city and regional Victoria. Each includes the following information:

  • Asking price
  • Location
  • Business type
  • Weekly or annual takings
  • Rent and outgoings
  • Lease terms
  • Trading hours

Please search by industry below, or call (03) 9485 4488 to talk to our team about any of these business opportunities. Here’s more about BPA Business Brokers Melbourne.

What You Can Buy Right Now

Our Melbourne business listings cover a diverse range of opportunities. This includes everything from small owner-operated shops to established enterprises. Some of the industries they operate in include:

  • Hospitality
  • Retail (particularly in major shopping centres)
  • Franchises
  • Healthcare
  • Health and beauty
  • Professional service-based businesses
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation
  • Tourism
  • Profitable businesses sold with a property

Why not check out some of our cafes and coffee shops, restaurants, newsagencies and Tattslotto or freehold listings?

Buying a Small Business in Melbourne

Buying a small business can be a great way to become a business owner. Especially if you plan to work in it yourself in the Melbourne region. However, before comparing prices, consider how many hours you can put in and the income you need. A business with growth potential that pays its owner for working full-time is very different from one that also pays a manager to run it.

It is worth checking how much a business depends on its current owner. Then review the lease, staffing, and any money you may need to invest after purchase. The right opportunity should suit your budget, long-term goals, and interest in the industry.

What to Check Before You Buy

The takings

As part of your due diligence, track how sales have changed over the last few years through point-of-sale reports and BAS statements. Also, look beyond a busy week or month to see how the business trades across the year. Where possible, try to compare this with industry trends.

The lease

When weighing up whether to purchase a business, check the remaining term, renewal options, rent, and outgoings. You should also ask whether the landlord must approve a lease assignment. Spend some time considering location, too, because a well-established shop with high foot traffic will obviously be more attractive to acquire.

The wages

Compare the roster and wages with the work needed to run the business. If the owner works long hours without drawing a wage, that is not necessarily a red flag. But you’ll need to factor it into your profitability assessment.

Licences and approvals

Some commercial businesses need food registration, liquor licences, permits or franchise approval. Find out which apply and whether they can transfer to you.

How Buying Through BPA Works

If you are interested in buying a business in Melbourne, tell us your budget, preferred suburb, and the industry you are looking for. Our team will advise you of what available businesses we currently have listed.

If you decide to make an offer, BPA can stay involved while you and your advisers work throughout the entire process. This includes due diligence, the contract, lease assignment and settlement.

Once a business sale is completed, the seller pays BPA’s brokerage fee. The buyers remain responsible for their own legal and accounting costs. If you are thinking of selling, please let us know.

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Talk to Us About Buying

If business ownership appeals to you, please call (03) 9485 4488 to speak to our team or email reception@bpabrokers.com.au.

Alternatively, contact us online or visit our offices at 181–187 Plenty Road, Preston. We are open between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

In a standard BPA sale, the seller pays the commission. However, you should budget separately for your own accountant, solicitor and any other advice you need.

You can buy a business in Melbourne or wider Australia on a visa across various industry types. We recommend finding one with strong growth potential and seeking professional advice from a registered migration agent before committing to a purchase.

This really depends on the deal. Some of our customers include equipment, fit-out, and goodwill, while stock may be priced separately at settlement. Ultimately, as a seller, you can include whatever you want, while as a buyer, most things are negotiable. So, if there are certain features you want, ask for them.