Boutique industrial property agency
Run your own licensed agency selling and leasing warehouses and industrial units for landlords in one region.
- A$5k-25k
- Full-time
- From home
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small licensed agency that lists warehouses, factory units and industrial land for sale or lease, markets them, runs inspections and negotiates deals between landlords and business tenants or buyers. You focus on one industrial area or city.
Your first three steps
- Check your state or territory's licensing body for what you need to hold an agent's or principal's licence, and for the required training
- Pick one industrial area, map who owns the larger sites and which agents are already active, and decide where you can stand out
- Set up your business registration, insurance and trust account arrangements, then approach landlords with a first listing offer
Who pays
Landlords, investors and owners selling or leasing industrial property. They pay your commission when a deal settles or a lease is signed.
How it makes money
Commission on sales (a percentage of the price) and leasing fees (often based on the first year's rent). Income is lumpy, with a few larger deals rather than steady weekly pay.
Skills that help
- Negotiation and sales
- Understanding leases and commercial property
- Building local contacts with owners and businesses
- Patience with long deal cycles
Watch out for
- Agent's licence requirements differ by state and territory, so check with your state's licensing body before trading
- Trust account rules and audits apply when you hold client money, so check what is required
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and fidelity fund contributions where your state requires them
- Long gaps between deals mean you need savings to cover several months
- If you work from home, check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an industrial property agency in Australia?
Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your licensing, insurance, marketing and how you set up your office. These are estimates, so check current fees and get quotes for your state before you start.
What licences and rules apply to running an industrial property agency?
Agent's licence requirements differ by state and territory, so check with your state's licensing body before trading. Also check trust account rules and audits if you hold client money, plus insurance and fidelity fund requirements in your state.
How much can a boutique industrial agency earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many deals settle or leases are signed. Gaps between deals can be long, so you need savings to cover several months. These are estimates only.
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