Commercial Property in Invercargill and Southland

Find premises for your business, explore a commercial investment or plan the sale of a property. Ray White Invercargill’s team can discuss commercial property in Invercargill and Southland, with guidance shaped around the building and the transaction.

Start with what you want to achieve

A sale of land and buildings, a lease of premises and a business sale involve different assets and agreements. Establish what is included, your intended use and timing. Your lawyer and accountant can advise on the legal and tax arrangements for the proposed transaction.

Browse current commercial listings or contact the complete team to discuss your plans.

Preparing to sell or lease

Bring together the title, plans, council information, consents, code compliance documents and records of maintenance or improvements. Identify the land and floor areas, access, services and any plant or equipment included.

For tenanted premises, current leases and variations explain the income and obligations. Have rent and outgoings records, renewal and review dates, incentives, security and maintenance responsibilities ready. Reliable records help an agent understand the property and prepare a market assessment.

The proposed agency agreement should set out the services, campaign, commission, marketing costs and when charges are payable. An appraisal uses available market evidence; a registered valuation is a separate professional service.

Buying an investment or choosing premises

Review the title, permitted use, building information and condition with your advisers. If you intend to occupy the property, investigate access, parking, services, fit-out responsibilities and approvals for the activity and any building work.

For an investment, assess the lease alongside the rent summary. Terms, renewals, rent reviews, outgoings, incentives, assignment provisions and repair obligations affect the ownership arrangement. Financial projections need realistic costs and assumptions about occupancy.

Property records and professional advice

The responsible council can provide property and planning information. Use Invercargill City Council for city addresses and Southland District Council for district addresses. Environment Southland deals with regional consent matters.

GST and other tax treatment depend on the parties and transaction. Take these questions to your accountant; Inland Revenue’s property guidance provides a starting point. The Real Estate Authority also explains commercial transactions.

Discuss your commercial property

Call 03 218 6117 or contact our team with the address, transaction you are considering and preferred timing. Visit us at 33 Arena Avenue, Invercargill.