Off-the-plan commercial warehouses are often priced below future market value to attract early buyers and secure development funding.

This gives investors a first-mover advantage — locking in today’s price for a future asset that is likely to appreciate once completed, especially in Melbourne’s growing industrial zones like Truganina, Epping, or Dandenong South.

Buying off-the-plan allows investors to work with the developer to customize layouts, access points, and fit-outs to suit high-demand tenant needs.

This enhances leasing appeal and rental return potential, giving the property an edge in the market compared to older or generic stock.

Brand-new commercial properties come with maximum depreciation allowances on both the building and its fixtures. Investors can claim these deductions over time, significantly improving after-tax cash flow, particularly appealing to high-income investors or SMSFs.

Melbourne’s western and northern industrial corridors are in the midst of a logistics boom driven by e-commerce, last-mile delivery, and manufacturing resurgence. Off-the-plan warehouse developments in these hubs are likely to see strong tenant demand, low vacancy, and rising lease rates, enhancing long-term value.

In Victoria, buying off-the-plan can offer significant stamp duty concessions, particularly if the land component is separated from construction at the time of contract. This upfront saving increases overall yield and reduces acquisition costs - a strategic advantage over buying completed stock.