About Us

Coastal Business Brokers was established in June 1997 and now employs the largest team of professional, Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) qualified business brokers on the Sunshine Coast and one of the largest in Queensland.

In terms of businesses sold, I believe we are also without doubt the Number One broker on the Sunshine Coast and one of the largest in Queensland.

• We are also qualified business valuers and can accurately advise the true market value of the full range of businesses, from small, one man home-based businesses to multi million dollar firms. On top of this, we have a uniquely large and highly accurate benchmarking database, built up from the hundreds of sales made since 1997, that allows our clients to compare 'apples with apples' to arrive at the correct market price for almost any imaginable size and type of business.

• If we don't have the business you are looking for on our extensive list, we will normally be able to source it for you. We have buyers waiting, including cashed up buyers looking for businesses worth $1 million or more.

• We cover all areas of the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia extending to the Hinterland areas and in some cases to other Queensland towns. If you are considering buying or selling a business, whether it is large or small, in manufacturing, motels, management rights, retail, takeaway, distribution, hairdressing salons, restaurants, couriers, transport, mechanical, or whatever, our team of professionals can assist you, 7 days a week.

  We are well accustomed to dealing with purchasers from overseas and have sold businesses to buyers in the UK, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and the USA.

• Whichever way you decide to contact us - by email, fax or phone - you will always receive courteous, prompt and professional service.  That is my personal guarantee to you!

Brendon Crabtree
Principal Licensee

Important Points

Some very important points you should consider when comparing us with other Business Brokers.

1. We get results ... the 'runs are on the board'. We sell far more businesses and generally at far better prices too!
2. We are REIQ Accredited Business Brokers and act under their strict guidlines. We are one of only a few business brokers anywhere in Queensland that has taken the trouble to become fully accredited for your protection.
3. We are thoroughly familiar with the market and the prices for all types of business on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
4. We are trained negotiators able to professionally deal with accountants, solicitors, landlords, local councils and banks.
5. We can spot a 'time waster' within minutes. We only introduce serious, pre-qualified buyers.
6. We constantly expand our skills, attending courses in all areas of business broking from sales to accountancy, to law, negotiating, franchising, tax, GST, benchmarking and more.
7. We are passionate about what we do! We enjoy our profession and achieve a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction from 'a job well done'.
8. Over 1000 genuine business buyers and sellers from Australia and all over the world come to this website every week and read it thoroughly - it truly is the most powerful advertising medium of all!
9. "We just can't find what we want", is a constant cry we hear from qualified buyers who are ready to sign a contract if only we could find them the right business, and that 'right' business may be yours!
10. We charge a fair fee for our services on a basis that ensures we make every effort to achieve the highest possible price for your business and the fastest sales result.
11. We communicate. We know that feedback is important and we will keep you informed as to the progress we are achieving as and when it happens.
12. We have excellent working relationships with other professionals including solicitors, accountants, financiers, and marketing people.
13. We pre-empt a problem. Hard-won experience has taught us how to identify problems before they happen, especially on the financials of a business.
14. We have a strong referral base from former clients, real estate agents and banks. We have willing buyers waiting for the right business, and that could be yours!
15. We have a high profile in all advertising media; the local newspapers, TV; and our web site. We also have prominent offices on the Ground Floor of Holbrook House, 48 - 50 Sugar Road, Maroochydore - one of the busiest commercial thoroughfares on the Sunshine Coast.