Business sales & transfers
Your business.
Its next chapter.
You’ve invested time and care in building your business. When it’s time to sell, we offer personal support from the first conversation through to completion.
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Understanding your business
Start with your plans, priorities and timescale.
Selling a business is a significant decision. We take time to understand what you’ve built, why you’re considering a sale and what you want to achieve.
Our business sales service supports owners across London, including retail, hospitality and other commercial businesses. We’ll discuss your requirements and agree how we can help.
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Business sales: appraisal & preparation
Build a clear picture before going to market.
We help assess your business’s market position and discuss the information prospective buyers are likely to need. This provides a starting point for agreeing an asking price and a practical approach to the sale.
We work with you to identify the business’s strengths and present the opportunity clearly. Your accountant and legal adviser can provide specialist input into financial and legal matters.
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Marketing your business
Present the opportunity to potential buyers.
We agree a marketing approach suited to the business and your circumstances. Our local market knowledge and contacts help us introduce opportunities to prospective purchasers.
We’ll discuss how enquiries and viewings should be handled, including any sensitivities around staff, customers and day-to-day trading.
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Negotiation & progressing the sale
Personal support as the transaction moves forward.
We help you consider offers and negotiate the commercial terms, keeping your priorities at the centre of the discussion. Price matters, but so do the proposed terms and the buyer’s position.
Once terms are agreed, we stay involved and liaise with the parties and their advisers to help the transaction progress towards completion.
Different businesses. A personal approach.
From shops and convenience stores to cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels, we work with owners considering their next move. If your business falls outside these sectors, get in touch to discuss whether we can assist.
Looking for advice on the premises or lease? Explore our professional services or commercial valuations and advice.
Let’s talk
Thinking of selling your business?
Tell us the type of business, its location and your plans. We’ll get in touch to discuss your requirements and the next steps.