Melbourne Business Brokers · Est. 1999
Ready to sell? Find out what your business is worth with Melbourne's Trusted Business Brokers
BPA Business Brokers has helped hundreds of Victorian business owners sell with confidence and helped just as many buyers find the right business to step into. Local knowledge, honest valuations, real results.
- ✅ No obligation · 🔒 100% confidential · ⏱ Response within 24 hours
- ⭐ 4.3/5 on Google (123 reviews)
- 📍 Based in Preston, servicing all of Victoria
What's your business worth?
- Free, no-obligation appraisal from a licensed broker
- 🔒 We never share your details. No spam, ever.
★★★★★ “Mino made selling our cafe stress-free and got us more than we expected.”
Happy seller, Google review
Licensed Business Agents
Real Estate Institute of Victoria
★★★★★ (123 reviews)
- Your business listed across Australia's leading business-for-sale marketplaces
Why business owners choose us
Why BPA Business Brokers
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Specialist knowledge, not generalist guesswork
We focus heavily on food & beverage, strata management, retail and Tatts, News & Post businesses, so we know what buyers in these categories are actually looking for.
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Straight-talking appraisals
No inflated appraisals to win your listing. We give you a realistic price backed by comparable local sales, so you don’t waste months on the market.
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Confidential process
Your staff, customers and competitors don’t need to know you’re selling. We qualify every buyer and use NDAs before sharing sensitive details.
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End-to-end support
Our proven process
From Valuation to Settlement
1
Free Valuation & Appraisal
We assess your financials, assets, lease and comparable local sales to give you an honest, defensible price range.
- 1–3 days
2
Preparation & Positioning
We package your business with professional photos, a confidential information memorandum and a clear growth story for buyers.
- 1–2 weeks
3
Confidential Marketing & Listing
Your business goes live across major marketplaces and our buyer database — with NDAs in place before any sensitive details are shared.
- Ongoing
4
Buyer Screening & Negotiation
We qualify every enquiry for finance and fit, arrange inspections, and negotiate the best possible price and terms on your behalf.
- 2–6 weeks
5
Due Diligence & Contracts
We coordinate with your accountant and solicitor through due diligence, finance approval and contract signing to keep things on track.
- 2–4 weeks
6
Settlement & Handover
We manage settlement, stock takes and a smooth staff/customer handover — so you walk away with a clean exit and your sale price in hand.
- Settlement day
Runs on the board
Decades of experience, backed by results
Combined years of broker experience
Buyer database count
Businesses successfully sold
Proven expertise
Proven expertise and deep market knowledge, across key Melbourne sectors!
Food & Beverage
- 1–2 weeks
Cafes, restaurants, takeaway and QSR businesses across Melbourne — our largest and most experienced category.
Strata Management
- 13+ sold
Strata management businesses and portfolios, including transfer support and lot-owner continuity.
Tatts, News & Post
- 9+ sold
Service Businesses
- 12+ sold
Commercial Freeholds
- 1–2 weeks
Franchise
- Selected sales
Wholesale
- Selected sales
Wholesale, distribution and manufacturing businesses with established supply chains.
Retail
- Selected sales
Retail shops and specialty stores in strong trading locations.
Meet the brokers
The team behind BPA Business Brokers
A dedicated team of licensed business brokers, each with deep category expertise.
Behind the scenes
Admin & Support
Our proven process
From Appraisal to Settlement
1
Free Appraisal
2
Confidential Marketing & Listing
3
Buyer Screening & Negotiation
4
Due Diligence & Contracts
5
Settlement & Handover
Real results, real brokers
What clients say about our brokers
Mino Stronghilis
Director / Senior Broker
★★★★★
“His professionalism, knowledge and communication throughout the entire process were outstanding. Made a stressful sale feel completely manageable.”
Sylvana Madi
The Hot Spot Fish & Chips, Gisborne
Evan Papadopoulos
Senior Business Broker
★★★★★
“Evan provided a seamless, friendly and easy process. Always respectful of both parties’ requirements.”
Isaac Tait
MBCM Strata Specialist, Hawthorn
Ray Farah
Business Broker
★★★★★
“He was always there for me in the whole journey of buying Cafe Chezzi. He always helped me with all of my concerns.”
Anita Bhatia
Cafe Chezzi
Jimmy Alame
Business Broker
★★★★★
“Jimmy Alame was professional and made the experience during the whole process very easy and hassle free.”
Paul T
Just Cruiz In Diner
Frank Gioffre
Business Broker
★★★★★
“Frank was tenacious in achieving a sale, staying on top of every detail from start to finish.”
Lou Marinelli
Lakeside News & Lotto
Matthew Cheung
Business Broker
★★★★★
“He was very knowledgeable and helpful in making this sale successful. He worked very hard to keep everything on track.”
Jason Fung
Little Cha Bubble Tea
John Ghionis
Business Broker
★★★★★
“He provided exceptional guidance throughout this complex process. John’s expertise and dedication navigated us through.”
Kalliopi & Marcos Zagkountinos
Rooster Rocks, East Ivanhoe
Chadi Bou-Saab
Business Broker
★★★★★
“Another business sold with the team at BPA Brokers! I can’t speak highly enough of their professionalism, expertise and commitment.”
Carine
Duncans Wollert
Natasha (Siaw Cheng) Ho
Business Broker
★★★★★
“Natasha made the whole process so much easier than we expected. She was patient with our questions, always contactable, and genuinely looked out for our interests from start to finish.”
Sally Smith
Point Cook fish and Chips
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Selling a business in Melbourne
Melbourne's business brokerage specialists
BPA Business Brokers has been helping Victorian business owners buy and sell businesses for over 27 years. Based in Preston and servicing all of Victoria, from the CBD to regional areas. Our brokers specialise in food and beverage, Tatts News Post, strata management, retail, and service businesses.
Whether you’re a business owner exploring an exit, a first-time buyer looking for your first venture, or an experienced operator adding to your portfolio, our team provides honest, experience-backed guidance at every step, from appraisal and marketing through to negotiation and settlement. We maintain a standard of excellence by offering the same consistent, high-quality service and equal support to all of our vendors, big or small.
Areas we service
Victoria state wide.
Common questions
How much is my business worth?
Business appraisals depend on industry, profitability (SDE/EBITDA), lease terms, equipment, and comparable recent sales. We provide a free, no-obligation appraisal, based on real recent transactions.
How long does it take to sell a business?
Every business is different, selling a business can take as little as 2 weeks or up to 6 months plus. Depending on the type of business, location, fitout, lease, declared profitability and most importantly, the Vendors expectations within current marketing conditions. BPA Business Brokers will always put Vendors best interest first.
Is my sale kept confidential?
To the best of our ability, yes. We use non-disclosure agreements and qualify all buyers before releasing sensitive financial or operational information.
What fees does BPA charge?
Our fee structure is discussed upfront during your free appraisal, fully transparent and provided in writing, with no surprises.
Turn years of hard work into maximum return when you sell your business with BPA Business Brokers!
Get a Free, Confidential Appraisal
Give us a call to arrange an appointment. We’re based in Preston and service businesses across all of Victoria.
181-187 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, or by appointment