Rhys Lyster

Rhys Lyster

Former Owner-Operator, The Best Carwash — Wangaratta, VIC
Licensed Estate Agent (REIV & REINSW) | Certified Professional Business Broker (AIBB)

Rhys isn't a consultant or agent who studied the carwash industry from the outside — he has owned and operated his own site from 2003 until selling in 2024. That means the conversations he has with sellers and buyers are grounded in the same decisions they're facing, not just the theory around them.

Over that time Rhys also built a career in commercial real estate and business sales across Victoria, New South Wales and broader states, and has also served as a board director of the Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA). Becoming a specialist broker in this space wasn't a calculated pivot — it was a natural extension of work he was already doing and an industry he was already part of.

Carwash is a niche business with real due diligence complexity — water, equipment, throughput data, lease structures, operational execution, appraisals. These details matter enormously when making a significant financial decision, and knowing what to look for comes from having had skin in the game. Having a specialist broker with this experience in your corner who is able to communicate to prospective buyers the nuances of your business and broader industry provides confidence throughout the transaction.

Whether you're selling a site you've spent years building, buying your first, or looking to grow through acquisition — Rhys is here to help you work through it carefully and make a decision you're confident in.