How to Buy a Commercial Property in Alberta

Buying a business in Alberta is one of the fastest ways to generate stable cash flow, secure your own income, and build long-term equity—if you buy correctly. Successful buyers analyze financial statements, SDE/EBITDA, payroll, lease terms, licensing, inventory, competition, staffing, and overall operational risk before making an offer. Alberta remains one of Canada’s strongest markets for business acquisitions, driven by population growth, low taxes, and high demand for liquor stores, restaurants, daycares, automotive shops, retail businesses, franchises, and service-based operations. This guide provides a complete, step-by-step buying process to help you evaluate, structure, and purchase the right business with confidence.

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A Complete Roadmap for First-Time & Experienced Buyers

Key Highlights

• Understand business valuation (SDE, EBITDA & market multiples)
• Learn how to review financials & identify add-backs
• Analyze leases, staffing, competition & operational risk
• Discover how to structure offers & negotiate properly
• Know what documents to request during due diligence
• Suitable for owner-operators & investors

Buyer Goals

Clarify whether you’re buying for income, investment, immigration, expansion, or lifestyle—each requires a different approach.

Financial Review

Check 2–3 years of financials, add-backs, payroll, licensing, and revenue stability using SDE/EBITDA analysis.

Lease Analysis

Review rent, term, renewals, assignment clauses, exclusivity, and landlord approval—key deal-breakers for many businesses.


Operational Check

Evaluate staffing, supplier contracts, competition, hours, processes, and transition risk to understand day-to-day operations.

Valuation Range

Use real Alberta multiples to calculate fair value and avoid overpriced businesses or red-flag opportunities.

Due Diligence

Verify inventory, equipment, POS reports, tax filings, payroll, licenses, and operational documents before closing.

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Buying a business is a financial and operational decision. Your success depends on choosing a business with strong cash flow, clean financials, a secure lease, reliable staff, stable suppliers, and realistic growth potential. Alberta’s business market attracts a diverse buyer pool—working professionals seeking income stability, immigrants purchasing for PR pathways, investors seeking passive returns, and operators expanding across multiple locations.

Proper due diligence protects you from inflated valuations, weak leases, unpaid liabilities, and operational surprises. A strategic acquisition process ensures you focus on high-quality businesses with proven revenue, consistent SDE, strong leases, and long-term demand. With the right advisory support, buyers in Alberta benefit from strong returns, predictable income, and excellent financing conditions.

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Mohit Dhillon

Mohit Dhillon helps buyers across Alberta purchase businesses with confidence. Specializing in liquor stores, restaurants, daycares, automotive shops, retail stores, franchises, and service-based companies, Mohit brings clarity through valuation analysis, financial review, lease evaluation, buyer strategy, and negotiation.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or expanding your portfolio, Mohit provides access to verified opportunities, due diligence support, and data-backed advisory from search to closing.

FAQ's

How long does it take to buy a business?
Typical timelines range from 30 to 90 days, depending on financials, landlord approval, and the complexity of due diligence.

Do I need experience to buy a business?
Not always—many Alberta businesses are ideal for first-time buyers with training included during transition.

How do I know if a business is profitable?
Profitability is verified through SDE/EBITDA, POS reports, tax returns, and add-back analysis.

What is included in a business purchase?
Assets, goodwill, equipment, staff, brand, lease assignment, and sometimes inventory (purchased separately).

Do landlords have to approve the buyer?
Yes—most business purchases require assignment approval or a new lease.

Can you help with financing?
Yes—guidance includes lender introductions, SDE review, DSCR alignment, and VTB structuring.

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