A buyer's guide to commercial property in Mohali: SCOs, showrooms and offices in IT City, Phase 7/8 and Airport Road, and what to check before you buy.
Mohali's growth has brought steady demand for shops, showrooms, offices and eateries. For a business owner, buying the premises you trade from can be a sound long-term decision, as long as you check the location, approvals and title as carefully as you would for a home. Why Commercial Property in Mohali? New housing in IT City needs everyday retail and services. Airport Road carries steady traff...
By Property1313 Team · Updated July 5, 2026
Property1313 Team · July 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Mohali's growth has brought steady demand for shops, showrooms, offices and eateries. For a business owner, buying the premises you trade from can be a sound long-term decision, as long as you check the location, approvals and title as carefully as you would for a home.
Why Commercial Property in Mohali?
New housing in IT City needs everyday retail and services. Airport Road carries steady traffic, which suits showrooms. Phase 7 and 8 have footfall built up over many years. Owning your premises also means you decide how long you stay and how the space is fitted out.
Key Commercial Locations
Phase 7 and 8: Established commercial hubs with high footfall. Ground-floor shops rarely come up for sale, so expect to pay more than in the newer sectors.
IT City: Newer commercial blocks for offices, clinics, cafés and services close to the towers of Sectors 66, 82 and 83.
Airport Road and Aerocity: Showrooms and larger retail with road visibility. STJ Forum at Airport Chowk is listed on Property1313 as upcoming, and HLP Galleria in Sector 62 as ready to move.
Prices vary too much by floor, frontage and road for one per-sq.ft. figure to mean much, so check the price on each listing.
Property Types
SCO (Shop-Cum-Office): 2-4 storey buildings with a shop on the ground floor and office floors above. A widely used commercial format in Punjab.
Showrooms: Larger retail spaces on main roads, suited to automobile showrooms, furniture stores and electronics retail.
Office Spaces: Offices in IT City and commercial complexes, from small units for a professional practice to full floors.
Food Courts and Restaurants: Units in commercial complexes. Check exhaust, fire safety and whether the approvals allow food use.
What Ownership Involves
Maintenance is usually higher than residential, GST applies to under-construction purchases, banks lend a smaller share of the price than on a home, and resale can take longer because the buyer pool is narrower.
Important Considerations
Verify commercial zoning and approvals. Check parking availability (critical for customer-facing businesses). Assess footfall and visibility. Confirm the exact unit, frontage and carpet area in the agreement. Check the RERA registration and the title chain.
Property1313 lists commercial projects across Mohali and can help you arrange site visits and walk you through the documents. Call 89100 01313.