Offices and shops for sale in Tunisia

Buying your own walls rather than paying rent: that is the calculation made by more and more companies, independent professionals and investors in Tunisia. An office at Berges du Lac, a ground-floor commercial unit, an open floor to fit out or a going concern already trading, commercial property offers a wide range of opportunities. On Houni.tn, the property listings portal, find the offices and shops for sale published by private individuals and professionals all over the country.

Location, visibility, rental yield: the criteria for a good business purchase are not those of a home. Here are the pointers for choosing the right business district and securing your acquisition.

Office, commercial unit or going concern: define your purchase clearly

Before comparing listings, clarify the kind of property you are after:

• The office: an open floor or partitioned space in an office building, suited to service companies, firms and independent professionals.
• The commercial unit: on the ground floor with a window display, it lives off its location and its footfall.
• The going concern: you buy a business up and running (customer base, equipment, leasehold rights), not just walls. The valuation and the accounting checks are decisive here.

Tunisia's most sought-after business districts

Berges du Lac 1 and Lac 2: the benchmark business district

Home to bank headquarters, multinationals and embassies, Lac 1 and Lac 2 concentrate the most highly valued office property in the country. An office for sale at Lac 2 remains a sought-after investment, with prices per square metre among the highest in Tunis.

Centre Urbain Nord and Charguia 1 and 2: the best space-to-price ratio

The Centre Urbain Nord attracts service companies and clinics thanks to its recent buildings and its direct access to the main roads. The industrial zones of Charguia 1 and Charguia 2, close to the airport, suit businesses combining offices, workshops and warehouses.

Central Tunis, Sousse and Sfax

The centre of Tunis, along Avenue Habib Bourguiba and its adjoining streets, keeps an unmatched pedestrian flow for shops. In Sousse and in Sfax, the economic capital of the South, commercial units and offices benefit from a dense business fabric and entry prices more accessible than in Tunis.

Investing in commercial lettings

Buying premises or an office to let appeals to investors for good reasons: yields often higher than residential, longer commercial leases and business tenants who maintain the property. In return, a vacancy can drag on if the location is poorly chosen. Favour high-demand areas such as the Lac, the Centre Urbain Nord or the shopping streets of Sousse, and study the rents actually charged in the neighbourhood before working out your return.

Securing your business acquisition

1. Check the property's land title and the premises' compliance with the co-ownership rules.
2. Make sure the zoning of the area allows your activity (retail, services, light industry).
3. For a going concern, examine the accounts, the lease and the current contracts before committing.
4. Use a notary for the deed and plan for the registration duties.

Browse the offices and shops for sale on Houni and compare the opportunities by city and by neighbourhood.