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Local Market Updates, Seller Guides & Buyer Resources

20 dated updates and practical resources for business buyers and sellers across Surrey, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and British Columbia.

Business Buying & Selling Resource Centre

Choose the decision you need to prepare for. Each guide includes practical questions, professional review points and relevant source links.

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Updates, buyer guides and seller guides

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Harry Khosa PREC*, REALTOR® and Business Sales Specialist with SRS Panorama Realty
Buyer & seller guide · 6 min read · Updated 2026-10-06

Asset Sale vs Share Sale in BC: Questions for Your Advisers

Compare the scope, records, approvals and professional questions in an asset or share acquisition without assuming the same tax or liability result.

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Harry Khosa PREC*, REALTOR® and Business Sales Specialist with SRS Panorama Realty
Buyer guide · 6 min read · Updated 2026-10-06

Buying a Franchise in BC: Transfer Fees, Approval & Cash Flow

Review a franchise resale’s brand rights, transfer conditions, fees, training, lease and operating records before comparing its asking price.

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Harry Khosa PREC*, REALTOR® and Business Sales Specialist with SRS Panorama Realty
Buyer guide · 6 min read · Updated 2026-10-06

Buying a Pub in BC: Licence, Lease & Revenue Checks

Prepare a pub acquisition review covering verified operating records, liquor licensing, premises, staffing and the transition plan.

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Harry Khosa PREC*, REALTOR® and Business Sales Specialist with SRS Panorama Realty
Buyer guide · 6 min read · Updated 2026-10-06

Buying an Automotive Repair Business in BC: Equipment, Staff & Approvals

Assess repair-shop earnings, equipment, technician capacity, workshop suitability and any CVSE designation before making an acquisition decision.

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Harry Khosa PREC, REALTOR and Business Sales Specialist at SRS Panorama Realty
Seller and buyer guide · 6 minute read · Updated 2026-09-24

Why Business Sales Are Delayed in BC

A practical checklist for avoiding delays caused by incomplete records, financing, lease assignment, approvals and unclear deal terms.

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Harry Khosa PREC, a licensed real estate representative serving Surrey business buyers and sellers
Surrey seller guide · 9 minute read · Updated 2026-09-03

How to Choose a Business Broker in Surrey, BC

A practical checklist for comparing Surrey business brokers by licensing, confidentiality, buyer qualification, local market knowledge, communication and written service terms.

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Harry Khosa business and real estate market update
Local market update · 7 minute read · Updated 2026-09-03

September 2026 Surrey & Lower Mainland Business Market Update

A dated snapshot of Harry Khosa’s published business and commercial inventory, including asking-price range, business categories and practical signals for BC buyers and sellers.

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Harry Khosa Real Estate guide for preparing a BC business for sale
Seller guide · 9 minute read · Updated 2026-09-03

A 30-Day Business Sale Preparation Plan for BC Owners

A week-by-week seller guide for organizing records, protecting confidentiality and preparing a British Columbia business for qualified buyer conversations.

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Representative New Westminster business cover illustrating a BC business purchase
Buyer guide · 8 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

How to Buy a Business in British Columbia

A practical sequence for defining your criteria, reviewing a confidential opportunity, completing due diligence and moving toward a purchase.

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Restaurant acquisitions · 7 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

Restaurant Due Diligence: What BC Buyers Should Review

A clear checklist for evaluating a restaurant’s sales, occupancy costs, equipment, licences, staffing and operating risks.

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Representative Surrey business cover illustrating confidential business-sale preparation
Seller guide · 7 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

How to Sell a Business Confidentially in BC

How owners can prepare credible information, protect confidentiality, qualify buyers and reduce preventable deal friction.

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Representative New Westminster business cover illustrating due diligence
Buyer checklist · 11 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

Business Due Diligence Checklist for BC Buyers

A practical document-by-document checklist for reviewing financials, the lease, employees, equipment, licences, contracts and closing risks before buying a BC business.

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Representative Surrey commercial property cover illustrating acquisition financing
Business financing · 10 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

How to Finance Buying a Business in Canada

How BC buyers can prepare for a business-purchase financing conversation, organize lender information and estimate the cash needed beyond the purchase price.

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Representative Coquitlam restaurant cover illustrating commercial lease review
Commercial leasing · 9 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

Commercial Lease Assignment When Buying a BC Business

Questions BC business buyers should ask about lease assignment, landlord consent, renewal options, occupancy costs, permitted use and change-of-control terms.

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Representative Vancouver grocery business cover illustrating revenue verification
Financial due diligence · 9 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

How to Verify Business Revenue Before You Buy

A practical reconciliation workflow for comparing POS and invoice records with merchant statements, bank deposits, tax filings and financial statements before buying a business.

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Representative Surrey business cover illustrating seller document preparation
Seller checklist · 10 minute read · Updated 2026-08-29

Documents Needed to Sell a Business in BC

A seller-readiness checklist for organizing financial, lease, corporate, employee, equipment, licence and operating records before marketing a BC business.

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Representative industrial commercial property cover for Surrey, British Columbia
Surrey market guide · 9 minute read · Updated 2026-08-28

Businesses for Sale in Surrey, BC: A Buyer’s Guide

How to search Surrey business opportunities, compare asking prices, evaluate leases and request confidential information with a clear acquisition plan.

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Representative Vancouver grocery business cover illustrating business valuation
Business valuation · 9 minute read · Updated 2026-08-28

How to Value a Business in BC Before You Buy or Sell

A practical explanation of normalized earnings, assets, market comparisons and the business risks that influence value in British Columbia.

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Liquor store acquisitions · 10 minute read · Updated 2026-08-28

Buying a Liquor Store in BC: Due Diligence Guide

What buyers should review about liquor licensing, sales, inventory, security, lease obligations and transfer conditions before purchasing a BC liquor store.

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Representative Surrey industrial strata cover illustrating an owner-user property
Commercial real estate · 10 minute read · Updated 2026-08-28

Buying Commercial Real Estate in Surrey: A Practical Guide

How owner-users and investors can review zoning, occupancy costs, property condition, strata documents and future flexibility before buying in Surrey.

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