Sell, buy or value a business in Adelaide
Business brokers Adelaide
Local business brokers helping business owners to sell and buy across Greater Adelaide, from the CBD and inner suburbs to the northern and southern suburbs and the Adelaide Hills. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation.
5,000+
Successful business transactions completed
5
Specialist brokers covering Greater Adelaide
8
Offices across six states and territories
27+
Trusted by business owners since 1999
Local brokers who know the Adelaide market
Adelaide has a steady, well-established business market. Defence and advanced manufacturing are growing around Osborne and Edinburgh, food, wine and tourism draw on the Barossa, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills, and health, education and professional services anchor the CBD. The naval shipbuilding program and major road projects are bringing new investment and new residents to the city.
That stability brings buyers, but pricing still depends on the detail. A cafe on Norwood Parade, an engineering workshop in Wingfield and a medical practice in the southern suburbs each sell on different numbers to different buyers. Our Adelaide business brokers price your business against real local sales, then put it in front of the right buyers: local operators, buyers moving to South Australia from interstate, and investors from our national database.
Whether you are planning your exit, ready to sell now or looking to buy a business in Adelaide, you deal with one local broker from the first conversation to settlement.
Our Adelaide office
24/213 Greenhill Rd
Eastwood SA 5063
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Greater Adelaide, from Gawler to the Fleurieu Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills, plus regional South Australia
Business broker services in Adelaide
One local team for the whole journey: valuation, preparation, marketing, negotiation and settlement, backed by Benchmark’s national specialists when your sale needs them.
Selling a business in Adelaide
A confidential, managed sale from first conversation to settlement. We price your business on Adelaide sales evidence, market it to qualified buyers locally and nationally, and negotiate on your behalf.
Buying a business in Adelaide
Browse businesses for sale in Adelaide, or have our buyer's agency team search, assess and negotiate the right business for you, including opportunities not yet advertised.
Business valuations Adelaide
A market appraisal shows what your business would likely sell for today. A certified valuation is built to stand up to a lender, the ATO, a family law matter or a partner buyout.
Commercial property
Sale and leasing of commercial and freehold property across Greater Adelaide, including freehold going concerns where the business and the property are priced and sold together.
Why Adelaide business owners choose Benchmark
Most owners only sell a business once. The broker you choose decides who sees it, what they pay and whether the deal survives due diligence.
An Adelaide office, not a call centre
Our brokers work from Eastwood and across Greater Adelaide. They know the local landlords, accountants, lenders and lease markets that shape what your business is worth.
Buyers well beyond Adelaide
Your business reaches buyers on our national database through 8 offices across Australia, including interstate buyers looking for opportunities in South Australia.
Specialists in your industry
Our Adelaide team includes franchise, hospitality, medical practice and professional practice specialists, an accountant and a management consultant, and Benchmark Corporate advisors for larger deals.
Valuations that hold up
Pricing starts with evidence, not a guess. Our Adelaide team includes a qualified valuer who prepares certified reports for lenders, courts and partner buyouts.
Confidential from the first call
Staff, customers and competitors should not find out you are selling. Buyers sign a confidentiality agreement and are screened before they see anything that identifies your business.
Recognised by the industry
Benchmark brokers have been recognised by the AIBB and REIA for their results, and our Adelaide team includes brokers who have built and sold businesses of their own.
How selling your Adelaide business works
Five stages, one local broker accountable for each of them.
Confidential consultation
We meet at your business or our Eastwood office to learn about your goals and timing. No obligation.
Appraisal and pricing
We assess value against comparable Adelaide sales and agree a realistic asking price and strategy.
Preparation and marketing
We prepare the information memorandum and market the business discreetly to qualified buyers.
Buyer screening and negotiation
Every buyer is checked for capacity and intent. We handle the negotiation and protect your terms.
Due diligence and settlement
We manage due diligence, the contract of sale, lease assignment and handover to settlement.
What Adelaide business owners say
Real outcomes from owners we have helped sell and buy businesses in Adelaide.
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Adelaide business brokers who specialise in your industry
A franchise sells on its agreement and the franchisor’s approval, a hospitality venue on turnover and trading position, a medical practice on its patient base and billings. Our Adelaide brokers specialise by sector, so yours already knows the numbers buyers will ask about.
Meet our Adelaide business brokers
Five brokers cover Greater Adelaide, each with first-hand experience in the industries they sell. Call or email a broker directly, or select a card to see their full profile and current listings.
- Adelaide
Qualified valuer and certified business broker with 35+ years’ experience, specialising in franchising, hospitality, pharmacy and medical practice sales.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Automotive
- Franchise
- Hospitality
- Medical & Dental
- Professional Practice
- Supermarkets
- Valuations
- Adelaide · Darwin
MBA-qualified management consultant who has worked with 350+ businesses and built and sold three of his own, offering practical advice and clear guidance.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Construction
- Professional Practice
- Transport
- Adelaide
Accountant with 27 years in business services and board experience, skilled in governance, succession planning, mergers, acquisitions and business sales.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Construction
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Professional Practice
- Adelaide · Darwin
Former corporate dealmaker who assesses businesses the way sophisticated buyers do, fixing risks early to protect your value before negotiations begin.
- Medical & Dental
Businesses for sale in Adelaide
Our latest Adelaide listings. New businesses are added every week.
LONG ESTABLISHED NICHE MARKET BUSINESS IN DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BASED AND PROVIDING ADVICE AND PRODUCTS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, SURVEYING AND EARTHMOVING INDUSTRIES.
Reference Number: bus6128
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SALES, SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Reference Number: bus6306
Equipment hire and rental business, Adelaide Hills location
Reference Number: bus6231
Full Service Creative Agency for Sale / Location TBC (Adelaide)
Reference Number: bus5933
Adelaide business broker FAQs
The questions Adelaide owners ask most before they choose a broker.
How much does a business broker cost in Adelaide?
Most business brokers in Adelaide charge a commission on the final sale price, usually paid at settlement, and some also charge an upfront marketing fee. The rate depends on the size and complexity of the sale. Benchmark explains its fees in writing before you sign anything, so you know exactly what the sale will cost.
How long does it take to sell a business in Adelaide?
Most Adelaide businesses take between six and nine months to sell, from listing to settlement. Well-prepared businesses with clean financials and a secure lease often sell faster, while larger or more specialised businesses can take longer. Your broker will give you a realistic timeframe at the first meeting.
Do business brokers need to be licensed in South Australia?
Yes. In South Australia, anyone who negotiates the sale of businesses on behalf of others must be registered as a land agent with Consumer and Business Services under the Land Agents Act 1994, or work for a registered agent as a registered sales representative. Every Benchmark broker in Adelaide holds the registration required to work in South Australia, and many are members of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB).
Which areas of Adelaide do you cover?
From our Eastwood office we sell businesses in every part of Greater Adelaide, and our brokers will meet you at your business. These are the areas and business centres we work in most often:
- Adelaide CBD and inner city: Professional services, hospitality and retail, from CBD offices and Rundle Mall to the dining strips of Norwood, Unley and North Adelaide. Suburbs include Eastwood, Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide, Kent Town, Norwood, Unley, Parkside, Hyde Park, Thebarton and Mile End.
- Eastern suburbs and the Adelaide Hills: Established retail and professional precincts around Burnside, Magill and Payneham, and food, wine and tourism businesses in the Adelaide Hills. Suburbs include Burnside, Magill, Payneham, Campbelltown, Glynde, Stirling, Crafers, Hahndorf, Lobethal and Woodside.
- Northern suburbs: Defence and advanced manufacturing around Edinburgh and Elizabeth, the Mawson Lakes technology precinct and retail hubs at Salisbury and Gawler. Suburbs include Salisbury, Elizabeth, Edinburgh, Mawson Lakes, Parafield, Modbury, Tea Tree Gully, Golden Grove, Munno Para and Gawler.
- Western suburbs and Port Adelaide: Logistics, engineering and trade around Wingfield, Regency Park and Port Adelaide, with coastal hospitality from Glenelg to Henley Beach. Suburbs include Port Adelaide, Osborne, Wingfield, Regency Park, Kilkenny, Woodville, Findon, West Lakes, Henley Beach and Glenelg.
- Southern suburbs: Retail and health hubs at Marion and Noarlunga, light industry around Lonsdale, and coastal and wine-region businesses toward McLaren Vale. Suburbs include Marion, Mitcham, Edwardstown, Morphett Vale, Noarlunga, Lonsdale, Reynella, Seaford, Aldinga and McLaren Vale.
- Growth corridors: Fast-growing suburbs on the northern and southern fringes and in the Hills, with strong demand for childcare, health, trade and convenience businesses. Including Northern growth area: Angle Vale, Munno Para West, Riverlea and Two Wells; Gawler & Roseworthy: Gawler East, Roseworthy and Concordia; Southern coast: Seaford Heights, Aldinga Beach and Sellicks Beach; Mount Barker: Mount Barker, Littlehampton and Nairne.
Selling outside Adelaide? Our brokers also sell businesses across regional South Australia, and every listing reaches buyers across the country through our 8 offices across Australia.
How do you find buyers for my business?
We start with our national buyer database, matching your business to people already looking in your industry and price range. We then market it confidentially on our website and the major business-for-sale portals, and our specialist divisions approach known buyers in sectors such as franchises, hospitality and medical practices. Every enquiry is screened before a buyer sees anything that identifies your business.
How do you keep the sale of my business confidential?
Your business is advertised without its name, address or anything else that identifies it. Interested buyers sign a confidentiality agreement and are screened for financial capacity before they receive detailed information, and inspections are arranged so staff and customers are not alerted.
Can I keep running my business while it is for sale?
Yes, and you should. Buyers pay for a business that is trading well, so keeping the numbers steady during the sale protects your price. Your broker handles the enquiries, inspections, paperwork and negotiations, so you can stay focused on running the business.
What documents do I need before selling my business?
Having these ready speeds up the valuation and keeps due diligence on track:
- Profit and loss statements and balance sheets for the last three years
- Recent tax returns and BAS statements
- Your lease, including options and any landlord conditions
- An asset and equipment register
- Staff details, including awards and entitlements
- Key supplier and customer contracts, licences and intellectual property
Can you value my Adelaide business?
Yes. A market appraisal tells you what your business would likely sell for today and is the starting point for setting an asking price. If you need a formal report for a lender, the ATO, a family law matter or a partner buyout, we prepare certified valuations. See business valuations in Adelaide.
Can you help me buy a business in Adelaide?
Yes. Browse our current businesses for sale in Adelaide and register for new listing alerts. If you want someone on your side of the deal, our buyer’s agency service will find, assess and negotiate the right business for you.
Can I change my mind about selling?
Yes. Until you sign a contract with a buyer, you can pause or withdraw your business from sale. Circumstances change, and your broker will be ready to pick up where you left off when the time is right.
Business brokers in other cities
Selling a business outside Adelaide? Our local brokers cover every major market.
Thinking about selling your Adelaide business?
Tell us about your business and a Adelaide broker who specialises in your industry will be in touch confidentially, with no obligation.
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Local Adelaide brokers
Eastwood office, covering Greater Adelaide