Which Floor Area Should You Advertise When Selling a Brisbane City Office?

Before selling a Brisbane City office, check exactly what the advertised floor area includes. An old brochure, lease schedule and floor plan may describe different measurements. Your campaign should explain the space being sold without leaving buyers to reconcile competing figures.

For a CBD strata office, distinguish the office accommodation from parking, storage and shared facilities.

Confirm the measurement before advertising

Professional measurement standards distinguish between different measures of floor area, including areas of exclusive occupation. This makes the measurement basis important, not simply the largest number available. RICS Modus

Collect the relevant survey, lease schedule and floor plan. Ask a qualified surveyor to resolve discrepancies and identify included or excluded areas.

Keep the supporting document and its date available. Where an area remains unverified, do not present it as an established fact.

Give commercial buyers a consistent explanation

Use the checked figure and description across the listing, brochure and information memorandum. Clearly identify any separately included car spaces or storage.

The ACCC requires agents to provide truthful property information and prohibits misleading claims. ACCC

A practical commercial sale preparation step is to resolve these questions before a purchaser raises them during due diligence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reuse a previous agent’s floor plan?

Have its layout, measurements and area description checked first.

Should car parking be listed separately?

Yes; identify the spaces and verify the associated entitlement.

Who should investigate conflicting floor areas?

Engage a qualified surveyor and involve your legal adviser.

Can I describe an unchecked figure as approximate?

An approximation still needs a reasonable supporting basis.

Selling commercial property in Brisbane City?

For a strategic conversation about your office sale, contact Norton’s Real Estate Agency.

Steven Norton – 0488 496 777
Lawrence Norton – 0415 279 807
Email: nortons.re@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This article is general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, taxation, planning, valuation, or property advice. Any commentary about likely buyer behaviour, campaign strategy, pricing, negotiation, or sale outcomes is general in nature and may not apply to your property or circumstances. You should obtain independent professional advice and a tailored appraisal before making any property decision.