Thinking of Selling
We provide a discreet, off-market alternative to traditional agency. With no public marketing and total confidentiality, we act exclusively for the buyer – ensuring you achieve a clean transaction with zero commission to pay.
The Advantages of an Off-Market Sale
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Total Confidentiality — Protecting your business and your team. Customers, staff, and suppliers remain entirely unaware, allowing your business to trade as usual throughout the entire transition.
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Certainty of Exit — We deal exclusively with well-funded, cash-ready purchasers. By removing the requirement for external bank funding, we ensure a swift, reliable completion without the typical “market” delays.
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Open Market Value — Discretion does not mean compromise. Our clients are leading national operators prepared to pay full market value to secure the right assets for their portfolios.
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Zero Agency Fees — Our fees are settled in full by our clients—the purchasers. You receive a professional, high-end acquisition service with absolutely no commission or agency fees to pay.
Our Transaction Process
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First Step
Initial Consultation
A brief, confidential call to establish your operational profile. We focus on understanding the core of the business, including turnover, profitability, and the split between wet, food, and accommodation. At this stage, it is also helpful to establish your price expectations to ensure a focused and efficient process from the outset.
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Site Visit
Total Discretion
Our clients are experts in the sensitivity of off-market acquisitions. To maintain absolute secrecy and protect your trade, site visits are conducted with total subtlety, often under the guise of an insurance or rating survey. This ensures your staff and customers remain entirely unaware of the process.
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Diligence
Financial Snapshot
To move toward a formal offer, acquisition teams require a clear snapshot of the business. The financial information typically required by our clients includes recent trading accounts, the last four VAT returns, and a clear sales split between wet, food, and accommodation, where applicable.
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Offer
Agreeing Terms
Once the initial due diligence has been completed, our clients will submit a formal offer. Assuming terms can be agreed, this allows Heads of Terms to be issued and lawyers to be instructed. This stage provides the foundation for a transparent and professional transaction with clear milestones for both parties.
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Progress
Expert Guidance
A smooth transition requires solicitors who understand the hospitality sector. We can recommend a network of licensing specialist solicitors to act for you. Furthermore, if there are any gaps in your certification, we can advise on compliance options to ensure the legal process moves swiftly toward completion.
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Completion
A Timeline on Your Terms
Our clients are established corporate operators with funding in place, enabling them to progress quickly if required. However, they also offer the flexibility to align completion with your specific goals, whether you wish to trade through a peak season or require a more measured transition.
