Land Buyers Ready to Buy Existing & Former Petrol Station Sites

Why sell your petrol station site off-market

Petrol station sites are a specialised asset class , most general land buyers won't touch them, and that narrow buyer pool is exactly why sellers often struggle to get a fair price through a standard listing. Whether your site is still trading, mothballed, or was decommissioned years ago, we work directly with buyers who understand fuel-related land and are set up to deal with the complexities involved.

Selling off-market avoids putting a "former service station" sign in front of your local community, protects commercial tenants or nearby businesses from disruption, and lets us move at a pace that suits your circumstances, whether that's a quick settlement or a longer contamination-contingent timeline.

Understanding contamination and site assessment

We understand that contamination status, real or assumed, is usually the biggest hurdle for owners of former fuel sites. It doesn't need to stop you from selling. Our buyers process typically considers:

Site history review — checking previous licensing, tank removal records, and any existing environmental reports

EPA South Australia registers — former service stations are commonly listed on the EPA's Auditor Overview or site contamination register, and we factor this into how we assess a property, not treat it as a dealbreaker

Underground storage tanks (USTs) — whether tanks remain in the ground, have been decommissioned in place, or were removed and validated

Site contamination audits — under the Environment Protection Act 1993 (SA), a Site Contamination Auditor's report may be required before certain redevelopments proceed, our buyer can work with sellers before this step has been completed

Remediation scope and cost — in many cases remediation costs can be factored into the purchase price or shared between parties rather than sitting entirely with the seller

You do not need a completed audit or clean bill of health before reaching out. Many of the sites we acquire are purchased with contamination status still being worked through.

What happens to former service station sites after purchase

Former and existing petrol station sites in South Australia are increasingly attractive for redevelopment because of their consistent traits: main road exposure, corner or dual-frontage allotments, existing hardstand and services connections, and zoning that often already permits commercial use. Depending on location and the Planning and Design Code zone, these sites are commonly repositioned for:

• Convenience retail, fast food or drive-through tenancies

• Automotive services, tyre and mechanical workshops

• Childcare centres (subject to separation and contamination requirements)

• Bulky goods, trade supplies or light industrial use

• Mixed-use or medium-density residential, where zoning and remediation allow

Knowing the likely end use for your site helps us value it accurately and match it to the right buyer.

Regional and metropolitan coverage

Our buyer will consider petrol station sites right across South Australia, from regional highway towns where the local service station has been a long-standing part of the main street, through to metropolitan Adelaide corner sites on arterial roads. Location, traffic counts and remaining infrastructure all factor into how we assess a site, so regional sites with lower population density are still very much of interest.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have my contamination assessment finished before contacting you?

No. We regularly engage with sellers early, before a Site Contamination Audit or remediation plan is finalised, and structure terms around that uncertainty.

Will you consider a site with underground tanks still in place?

Yes. Tanks in situ, decommissioned in place, or already removed are all considered — this affects valuation and timeline rather than ruling a site in or out.

Is my site too small, too regional, or too old to be of interest?

Unlikely. We've had interest across a wide range of site sizes and locations throughout regional SA and metropolitan Adelaide. It costs nothing to have a confidential conversation.

Can this be handled confidentially?

Yes. Enquiries and off-market discussions are handled directly and discreetly, in line with the Land Agents Act 1994 (SA).