Costs vary significantly by property type and location — retail and office space in Toowoomba City typically commands higher rates than industrial space in precincts like Torrington or Glenvale. As a general guide, expect retail/office in the $200-$300/m² range and industrial from $110-$180/m² depending on shed type, though this depends heavily on the specific property, condition, and location. Contact us for current guidance on a specific property type.
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Outgoings are the property-related costs a tenant pays on top of base rent — typically things like council rates, water rates, insurance, and common area maintenance. Most commercial leases in Toowoomba are quoted as "net" (rent + outgoings + GST), meaning the tenant covers these separately from the headline rent figure.
In a net lease, the tenant pays rent plus outgoings separately. In a gross lease, outgoings are already included in the one rental figure. Net leases are more common for commercial and industrial property in our region — always check which structure applies before comparing properties on price alone.
Often, yes — changing a property's use (for example, from retail to a gym, or office to medical) can trigger a development application under the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme, even if you're not making physical changes to the building. We recommend checking with us or Toowoomba Regional Council before committing to a property if your intended use differs from its current or approved use.
Most commercial leases in our region run for an initial 3-5 year term, often with one or two further option periods of similar length. Shorter or longer terms can be negotiated depending on the property and tenant requirements.
This varies by property and should always be confirmed — floor area may be measured as Net Lettable Area (NLA, the usable internal space) or Gross Floor Area (GFA, including internal walls). Always ask which measurement basis is being used, particularly when comparing multiple properties.
Generally, yes — listed rent is typically a starting point for negotiation, particularly for properties that have been on the market for a period of time. We represent property owners and work to achieve the best outcome for them, but genuine, well-considered offers are always welcome.
Yes — DC Commercial covers the full spectrum: sales, leasing, and ongoing property management for commercial property owners across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.