How do I identify a good commercial investment property in Logan?

Whether you are a seasoned property investor or a self-employed business owner looking to stop paying rent and start building equity, Logan is currently one of the most strategic regions in South East Queensland for commercial investment.

As of early 2026, Logan City is undergoing a massive transformation. With the new Logan Plan (the city’s updated planning scheme) moving toward final adoption and the Logan Office of Economic Development (LOED) aggressively courting high-value industries, the window for "getting in early" is shifting.

To identify a high-performing commercial asset in areas like Beenleigh, Loganholme, or Crestmead, you need to look beyond the price tag and focus on three specific local pillars: zoning, economic priorities, and regional growth corridors.

Understand the Logan Planning Scheme and Zoning Changes

The most critical step in 2026 is understanding the Logan Plan. This updated planning scheme has refined how land can be used to meet the needs of a city that has officially surpassed 400,000 residents.

To identify a good investment, you must verify the specific "Zone" the property sits in:

• Mixed-Use Zones: These are goldmines for flexibility. If a property is in a mixed-use area near transit hubs like Beenleigh or Loganlea, it may allow for a combination of retail, office, and even residential components.
• Specialistised Centre Zones: The Logan Plan prioritises "Activity Centres." Properties within these zones are designated for high-density commercial activity, making them safer bets for long-term tenancy.
• Low and Medium Impact Industry Zones: For those looking at warehouses or workshops in regions like Crestmead or Berrinba, these zones protect your investment from being encroached upon by residential complaints while ensuring you remain close to major arterials like the Logan Motorway.

Pro Tip: Use the Logan PD Hub (Property Development Hub) online. It provides interactive mapping that shows overlays for flooding, heritage, and infrastructure charges—three things that can "make or break" a commercial mortgage application.

Align with Logan Office of Economic Development (LOED) Priorities

The Logan Office of Economic Development is currently focusing on "Economic Hubs" and "Priority Development Areas." If you want to ensure high occupancy and capital growth, align your purchase with their 2026 strategic goals.

A "good" commercial property in Logan today usually serves one of these LOED-supported industries:

1. Health and Medical: With the $1.1 billion expansion of the Logan Hospital and the Meadowbrook health precinct, medical suites or allied health spaces (physiotherapy, pathology) are in extremely high demand.

1. Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics: The Crestmead Logistics Estate and the "Motorway Industrial Park" in Berrinba are magnets for national tenants. Smaller commercial "strata" units in these areas are perfect for self-employed tradies or small distribution businesses.

1. Professional Services in "The Hub": The new $15 million Economic Hub in Logan Central, set for completion in mid-2026, is revitalising the CBD. Nearby office spaces that cater to training, co-working, or community services are seeing renewed interest.

Identify Key Growth Corridors

Location is everything, but in Logan, "location" means proximity to the "Golden Triangle" of South East Queensland—the intersection of the M1, Logan Motorway, and Gateway Motorway.

• Beenleigh: Positioned perfectly between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Beenleigh is being revitalised as a "Key Centre." Look for older commercial buildings with renovation potential (secondary or "B-grade" stock) that can be converted into modern professional suites.
• Crestmead & Park Ridge: These are the industrial heavyweights. With new categories for vacant land rates introduced in the 2025/26 Budget to encourage faster building, buying land or newly completed warehouses here offers significant tax depreciation benefits for investors.

• Loganholme and Shailer Park: These areas offer stability. As established retail and service hubs, properties here benefit from a "sticky" tenant base—businesses that serve the local residential population and rarely move.

What Makes a "Good" Commercial Property? A Checklist for 2026

When we review a commercial loan application at Ferns Finance, we look for properties that demonstrate:

• Tenant Versatility: Can the building be easily reconfigured? A warehouse that can be a gym, a workshop, or a distribution centre is a much safer investment.
• Low Vacancy Evidence: In 2026, Logan’s industrial vacancy rates remain incredibly low (often under 2%). If you find a property in an area with low supply, you have "rental power."
• Compliance with Modern Standards: Ensure the property meets current disability access (DAA) requirements and fire safety standards. Upgrading these can be a hidden cost that eats into your yield.
• Infrastructure Proximity: Is it within 5-10 minutes of the Pacific Motorway or the Loganlea train station upgrade? Connectivity drives tenant demand.

How Ferns Finance Can Help You Secure Your Investment

Commercial lending is far more complex than residential. Lenders look closely at "Weighted Average Lease Expiry" (WALE), the strength of the tenant’s business, and the specific zoning of the land.

As local brokers based in the heart of the region, we understand the nuances of the Logan property market. Whether you are a business owner-occupier looking for a "Low-Doc" loan for a warehouse in Beenleigh, or an investor seeking a high-yield medical suite in Meadowbrook, we can help you navigate the 2026 lending landscape.

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