Guides

Plain-English guides to buying and selling Australian service stations.

• Buyers8 min read

  How to buy a service station in Australia

  A step-by-step guide to buying a servo: choosing an operating model, reading the numbers, due diligence, finance and settlement.

• Buyers7 min read

  Service station due diligence checklist

  What to request and check before buying a petrol station: financials, fuel supply and lease agreements, underground tanks, environmental history and equipment.

• Everyone6 min read

  Commission agent vs franchise vs independent servo

  How the main service station operating models work in Australia, and what each means for your income, risk and freedom.

• Buyers5 min read

  Freehold vs leasehold service stations

  The differences between buying a leasehold servo business, a freehold going concern and a fuel-leased investment property.

• Buyers5 min read

  Financing a service station purchase

  How lenders assess service station loans, typical deposit requirements and how to get pre-approved before you offer.

• Everyone5 min read

  How service stations are valued

  The methods brokers and valuers use to price leasehold servo businesses and freehold fuel investments.

• Sellers6 min read

  Selling a service station: a practical guide

  How to prepare your servo for sale, choose between a broker and a private sale, and present it so serious buyers enquire.