If you are looking at buying licensed premises (such as an existing food business or personal services), we recommend you apply for a health licence search to confirm there is a current approval and ensure the exiting owner is complying with licence conditions. It is not mandatory, but it is very helpful when considering buying a business.
The report will include an inspection and covers all licensable activities associated with the business. It will provide information on the current condition, including any defects within the premises.
Full details of the business (e.g. trading name, shop number) and access details are needed.
For larger premises, e.g. resorts and theme parks, contact us on 07 5667 5987 to get a quote for the search fee.
Access details
Property access details must be provided for certain types of searches to enable us to make suitable arrangements for inspections of the premise/property involved. Access details should include name and telephone number for the occupier or agent holding the key to the premises. They could also include the business/shop name and premises type.
Please note: Absence of information will result in delays and re-inspection fees.
Searches requiring access details include:
- Town planning certificate – full certificate
- Health search
- Building compliance inspection and report
- Trade waste compliance.
Fees
Fees are payable for all search requests.
Pay fees online by credit card on submission. Please see the Register of fees & charges for details of the fees and refund conditions. Alternatively, download the Search request fees and charges(PDF, 104KB)
If you would like to pay by account, use the Application for credit account form(PDF, 167KB) to apply for a Business Partner account.
Cancellation fees may vary depending on the progress of a requested search. If you need to cancel a search, submit a request by email to search@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.