Melbourne’s business brokerage sector is entering 2025 with renewed confidence, stronger buyer demand, and a wave of strategic activity across commercial lending, business sales, and mid‑market acquisitions. For business owners, investors, and buyers, the landscape is shifting fast — and the opportunities are expanding.

This article brings together current industry news, emerging trends, and market highlights to help position EverestCPBB as a leading authority in Melbourne’s brokerage space.

📈 Melbourne’s Brokerage Market Gains Momentum

Recent industry updates show that Melbourne’s business brokerage environment is experiencing a strong rebound, supported by rising commercial activity and improved buyer sentiment. According to recent insights, the city’s brokerage market is “buzzing in 2025,” driven by commercial property value recovery, tech‑enabled dealmaking, and increased middle‑market transactions (everestcpbb).

Key drivers of the 2025 uplift:

  • AI‑powered analytics improving valuation accuracy and buyer‑seller matching (everestcpbb).
  • Digital transaction platforms accelerating due‑diligence and settlement timelines
  • Renewed investor confidence following stabilisation in interest rates
  • Higher demand for recession‑resilient businesses (healthcare, logistics, essential services)
  • These trends are reshaping how brokers operate — and how buyers evaluate opportunities.

     

🏦 Commercial Lending & Capital Access Strengthen

A major highlight in Melbourne’s finance and brokerage ecosystem is the expansion of commercial lenders. Equity‑One, a Melbourne‑based commercial mortgage lender, recently made two senior strategic hires to support national growth and strengthen its third‑party channel (AustralianBroker).

Why this matters for business buyers & sellers:

  • More lenders competing = better loan products and more flexible funding
  • Faster approvals for business acquisitions and commercial property purchases
  • Increased liquidity in the market, supporting higher transaction volumes

For brokers, this creates a more dynamic environment where deals can progress faster and with greater certainty.

🔍 What Buyers Are Looking for in 2025

Based on current market behaviour and industry reporting, buyers in Melbourne are prioritising:

✅ Strong cashflow businesses

Especially in essential services, trades, healthcare, and B2B sectors.

✅ Businesses with digital maturity

Cloud‑based operations, automation, and online revenue channels are commanding higher multiples.

✅ Opportunities with growth runway

Buyers are seeking businesses with expansion potential, not just stability.

✅ Transparent financials

Clean books and clear operational documentation significantly accelerate deal timelines.

These preferences align with broader national trends highlighted in broker industry news and performance data (TheAdvisor).

🏙️ Melbourne Suburbs Showing Strong Brokerage Activity

While the CBD remains active, several suburbs are emerging as hotspots for business sales and acquisitions:

  • Richmond & Cremorne – tech, creative, and professional services
  • Dandenong & Clayton – manufacturing, logistics, industrial
  • Footscray & Sunshine – hospitality, multicultural retail, healthcare
  • South Melbourne & Port Melbourne – trade services, construction, boutique retail

These areas are benefiting from population growth, infrastructure investment, and shifting consumer behaviour.