Buyers are actively seeking well-managed businesses in the Gold Coast and Brisbane areas, particularly in construction, manufacturing, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. This trend aligns with broader market data, as Queensland recorded 120 announced transactions in the first half of 2026, with a record $11.1 billion in disclosed deal value. Industrials and chemicals saw their strongest first half in seven years, while consumer deal activity reached its highest first-half level since 2022, driven by automotive retail and food-related businesses.
Recent sales in South East Queensland reflect this pattern, including construction services, precast concrete manufacturing, commercial flooring, security services, and industrial coating businesses. Dru Morgan, Director of Morgan Business Sales, noted that buyers are looking for businesses with scale, loyal customer bases, and strong management teams. The region's infrastructure, construction, and population growth are key factors driving buyer confidence.
International interest is also significant, with Pitcher Partners’ Deal Pulse report for 2025 highlighting that international acquirers completed 67 Queensland acquisitions, the highest level in the report’s 12-year history. However, challenges such as inflation, interest rates, and new ACCC merger reforms are pressuring deal activity, making buyers selective about price and quality.
Morgan Business Sales currently offers several businesses for sale in South East Queensland, including industrial electrical services, technology-enabled building certification, powder coating, and food manufacturing. The firm’s Queensland brokers were recognized at its 2026 national conference, with Brendan Morgan named National Broker of the Year and Queensland Broker of the Year.