Define how your business uses the space
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Melbourne · Business premises
A place for your business to move forward.
Buying premises is a property decision and an operational decision. Stone & Co helps Melbourne business owners turn their requirements into a buying brief, assess suitable properties and navigate the purchase.
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Why buyers engage us
A listing shows you the building.
We show you the deal.
Commercial property is rarely just bricks and mortar. It’s a lease with a tenant behind it, outgoings that may or may not be recoverable, a zoning schedule, a tax position — and a price the selling agent has every reason to defend.
We sit on your side of the table, turning all of that into a clear brief, a structured assessment and a recommendation you can act on.
Discuss your next purchaseThe brief shapes the decision
A closer look before you buy.
Explore suitability before committing
Identify intended-use, planning and property questions early. Coordinate the specialist checks needed to understand whether a property can accommodate the proposed operation.
Plan around the move
Consider fit-out requirements, access timing and the relationship between the purchase and your relocation or expansion plans.
Think beyond the immediate need
Assess flexibility, future space requirements and how the property fits your longer-term business plans. Keep the buying criteria focused as options are compared.
How we look at every property
Three questions before any offer.
Purpose
What must this property achieve for your portfolio or your business — and does it actually do that?
Evidence
What do the sales evidence, the lease, the title and the vendor’s statement really say about price and quality?
Exposure
Which costs, constraints or open questions could change the decision — before, or after, settlement?
The buying process
Clear steps.
Informed decisions.
Search, assessment and negotiation run as one coordinated process, so you always know where things stand and what happens next.
Define the brief
We agree your purpose, criteria, budget and timing in writing. It becomes the measure for every property we consider.
Search or review
We search the market and our agent network, then shortlist against your brief — or start with the property you have already found.
Assess the opportunity
Price evidence, lease terms, tenant, outgoings, zoning and condition, reviewed and summarised in plain English.
Coordinate due diligence
We work alongside your solicitor, accountant, lender and technical consultants to coordinate the checks and clarify who is responsible for each.
Negotiate the purchase
Price, terms and conditions negotiated with your objectives in view — not the vendor’s deadline.
Support to settlement
We coordinate with the parties through to settlement, so you take ownership with the information you need from day one.
Bring a clear purpose to your next purchase.
It starts with a conversation about what you need.
Ways to work with us
From a first brief.
Or a property you’ve already found.
Full acquisition
For buyers who want one partner from strategy to settlement.
- Brief and buying strategy
- Search and shortlisting
- Property, lease and price assessment
- Due diligence coordination
- Negotiation and settlement support
Assess & negotiate
For buyers who have found a property and want an independent view before committing.
- Assessment against your goals
- Lease and outgoings review
- Price evidence
- Due diligence coordination
- Negotiation on your behalf
Fees and scope are agreed in writing before any work begins. Support for individual stages can be discussed on your discovery call.
Stone & Co Buyers
Your purchase deserves a clear plan.
Every engagement starts with why you’re buying. From there we organise the search and assessment around your requirements, explain what we find in plain terms and stay with you through the decisions ahead.
Discuss your next purchaseOn your side of the table
We represent the buyer. Our advice is shaped by your brief, not by what a vendor needs to sell.
Straight answers
If a property doesn’t fit the brief, we’ll tell you — even when the right call is to walk away.
Plain English
What we found, what it means and what we recommend — written so you can decide with confidence.
Before you commit
Before you buy your premises.
Can I operate my business from the property?
Check zoning, overlays, existing approvals and whether your proposed use or works require permits. A property marketed for commercial use may still be unsuitable for your operation. Confirm the position with the council and relevant planning or building specialists.
Can I move in immediately after settlement?
Check the contract, any existing tenancy, access arrangements and required approvals or works. Ownership does not by itself mean the property will be available or ready for your intended operation on settlement day.
What if I need to change the layout or fit-out?
Assess the practical works, services, approvals, cost and timing before committing. For a strata property, also check relevant owners corporation rules and common-property issues.
What should I check before buying a warehouse or industrial site?
Assess access, loading, clearance, services and operational suitability. Ask specialists about condition, safety, approvals and any concerns raised by the site’s past uses, including potential contamination.
What happens if my business outgrows the premises?
Consider future space needs, the scope to adapt the premises and possible leasing or resale options. Avoid choosing solely for the immediate requirement if your business is likely to change.
Property-specific legal, tax, lending and technical questions are worked through with the relevant qualified advisers.
Your next step
Let’s talk commercial.
Tell us why you’re buying, where you are in the process and what support you need.
- Your goals and property requirements
- Your timing and any property already identified
- The service scope, fees and next steps
No obligation. Just a straight conversation.
Choose a time for your discovery call ↗Book directly through our existing 15-minute discovery calendar.
Prefer to send an enquiry?
Tell us a little about your purchase and we’ll discuss the next step.