A successful commercial sale starts with understanding the property, the income it produces and who is most likely to buy it. A leased investment, a vacant warehouse and premises suited to an owner-occupier need different conversations.
RWC Christchurch works with owners selling office, industrial, retail and investment property. Our team brings together local commercial experience and the reach of Ray White to help you present the opportunity clearly and negotiate a sale.
Tell us what you want to achieve, your preferred timing and whether there are tenants, vacant areas or upcoming lease events. We can discuss the property’s position in the market and an appropriate approach to sale. An agency appraisal is a marketing opinion, rather than a registered valuation.
Useful starting information includes the title, building and land areas, plans, current leases and variations, rent reviews, outgoings, building reports and any known maintenance or compliance matters. You do not need everything assembled before contacting us; identifying what is available is part of preparing a clear brief.
For a tenanted property, buyers will want to understand the current income, tenant mix, lease terms, renewal rights and costs the owner retains. A renewal option is different from an already committed lease term. Presenting the supporting documents helps buyers investigate the income rather than relying on a headline return.
For vacant premises, the opportunity may be occupation, re-leasing, refurbishment or a different use. Building layout, access, parking and the property’s planning position all affect who should see the opportunity. Proposed uses still need the appropriate checks and consents.
The method of sale, price positioning, marketing material and timing should work together. We can discuss the available campaign options and the likely buyer audience, from local owner-occupiers and private investors to buyers looking for a particular commercial asset.
Before appointing an agent, agree the scope of the campaign, advertising costs, agency terms, communication and how enquiries and offers will be handled. Your solicitor should advise on the sale agreement, disclosures and any conditions or existing tenancy arrangements.
Paula Raine has worked in commercial sales and leasing with Ray White since 1999. Adrian Raine brings a background in valuation and property management studies and a commercial property career beginning in 1992. Meet them and the wider RWC Christchurch team, or explore our sold and leased transactions.
Use the commercial appraisal form below to tell us about your property and plans. You can also call 03 379 4120 or email rwc.christchurch.nz@raywhite.com. If you are seeking a tenant rather than a sale, let us know so we can direct your enquiry appropriately.