Post Offices for sale in Australia

Confirm Australia Post's assignment process, assessment requirements and training before committing to a takeover timetable. Its approval is required for an LPO licence transfer; align the purchase, premises and funding with that process rather than assuming the seller's agreement is sufficient.

Reconcile Australia Post statements, fees, commissions, product discounts and agency settlements with till and bank records. Separate retained income from amounts collected on behalf of service providers, then assess profit after staff, technology, premises and cash-handling costs for the actual outlet.

List each service, associated income, operating requirements and equipment, then confirm continuing availability through the relevant agreements. Review changes in transaction volumes and remuneration before valuing agency activity that depends on third-party arrangements or on services the buyer cannot yet provide.

Review the lease term, assignment consent, rent, storage, accessibility and fit-out obligations alongside Australia Post's requirements. Check space for parcels and queues at peak times, then allow for upgrades or relocation costs before accepting the premises as a long-term operating base.

Inspect cash limits, safe access, till balancing, banking routines, opening and closing procedures and incident records. Confirm insurer requirements and staff training, then budget for secure handling and adequate cover during absences rather than relying on the owner's personal daily supervision.

Observe counter work, parcel handling, administration and retail buying across normal and peak periods. Price replacement staffing and management, then test whether repeat transactions and ancillary retail sales can support those costs when the seller's availability and local relationships change.