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Businesses We Sell
Helping 3,000 companies each year to sell & value their business.
1,044 Businesses for Sale
We have £500+ million worth of businesses for sale.
Fair Fixed Fees
Sell from £999 with the UK's lowest % on sale.
Fully Managed Sale
From valuation to completion, we handle every step.
All Sectors & Industries
agentlocal sells businesses of every size and sector.
Private Buyer Database
One of Europe's largest databases of real buyers.
Sell a Business
Sell faster, fairer and smarter with the UK's trusted choice in business sales.
We take care of it all from valuing your business, through to sale. Including marketing, buyer finding, offer handling, negotiations, vetting and legals.
Instant Valuation
A Better Way to Sell
Your sale, fully managed by one expert agent from start to finish.
We have transformed the business sales industry, creating a faster, fairer and more professional way to sell businesses across the UK.
Instant ValuationSales Process
Step by Step
Book Valuation
Book in a free call with a dedicated agent who'll value your business and learn more about your reason for sale.
Instruction & Preparation
Once instructed, your dedicated agent will prepare your business for sale and pull together your financials to ensure it's ready for buyers.
Buyer Sourcing
The most important part, we actively take businesses to market to find a buyer. We also advertise your business across premium platforms and our large private buyer database.
Offers & Negotiations
Once a buyer is found, your dedicated agent vets them, runs AML checks and negotiates the strongest possible offer, guiding both parties through to agreed heads of terms.
Due Diligence & Legal
Your dedicated agent manages due diligence and works closely with both parties' solicitors, keeping the legal process moving smoothly through to contracts.
Sale
With contracts signed, the sale completes. Funds are transferred, ownership passes to the buyer and your dedicated agent stays by your side through to a smooth, successful handover.
All Sizes & Sectors
Selling start up's and SME's through to corporate businesses.
Our nationwide team of agents specialise in selling businesses across all sectors. From retail and hospitality, through to manufacturing, dental, hotels, e-commerce, legal and more.
Instant ValuationOur Latest
Businesses for Sale
Veterinary Clinic
Asking price
£614,950
Turnover
£1,300,000
Location
North Yorkshire
National Estate Agency
Asking price
£4,600,000
Turnover
Confidential
Location
Nationwide
Guest House
Asking price
£995,950
Turnover
Confidential
Location
Nairn
Subway
Asking price
£184,950
Turnover
£422,000
Location
Liverpool
Scottish Owl Centre
Asking price
£499,950
Turnover
Confidential
Location
West Lothian
Dental Practice
Asking price
£549,950
Turnover
Confidential
Location
Oxford
Off Licence
Asking price
£300,000
Turnover
Confidential
Location
Essex
Manufacturer
Asking price
£1,300,000
Turnover
Confidential
Location
Leeds
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If you're considering selling your business, it's essential that you have a good understanding of the selling process.
Reviews
Changing how businesses are sold across the UK.
"The discretion was absolute. Our competitors never found out the business was for sale. They secured 22% above my expectation and personally managed every single detail. I couldn't have asked for more."
MJP Manufacturing
Verified SellerPrecision engineering firm · £1.4m · Reading
"We only spoke to buyers with verified funds. No time-wasters, no last-minute renegotiations. The whole process was far calmer than I ever imagined selling a business could be."
Subway
Verified SellerSandwich franchise (3 sites) · £290k · Manchester
"My dedicated agent navigated a complex earn-out structure with real expertise. Everything was explained clearly at every step. The outcome exceeded every financial target I'd set myself."
Chilton Hotel
Verified SellerBoutique hotel · £3.2m · London
"I had run my practice for 22 years. Handing it on was deeply personal and emotional. agentlocal treated it that way from the very first call right through to the final handshake."
The Eye Clinic
Verified SellerOptician practice · £449k · Edinburgh
"I'd tried selling myself for two years with no success. agentlocal found a serious buyer within 6 weeks. The whole team were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about the result."
York Dental
Verified SellerDental practice · £1.2m · York
"Completely transparent from start to finish, with no hidden fees and no nasty surprises. The commission was the lowest I'd been quoted and the service was the best. Would 100% recommend."
Londis
Verified SellerConvenience store · £229k · Birmingham
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How to sell with agentlocal
Selling a business with agentlocal starts with a free, confidential valuation. You can either do this above on our instant valuation calculator or you can speak with one of our expert agents today via phone. We'll value your business, learn about your reason for sale and explain exactly how the process works along with discussing our best sale packages to get you sold.
Why do most businesses fail to sell?
86% of all businesses taken to market directly by owners fail to sell.
You wouldn't try to sell your house on Facebook, Gumtree or a cheap DIY advertising website and handle the entire process yourself. You would instruct an estate agent. Yet every year, thousands of business owners attempt to do exactly that when selling a business.
From incorrect valuations and poor marketing to dealing with unqualified buyers, failed negotiations and legal complications, the mistakes can be costly. Selling a business today is a complex process involving financial preparation, premium advertising, buyer sourcing, AML checks, buyer vetting, offer handling, negotiations, due diligence, solicitors, staff transfers, lease assignments and much more.
How long is the sales process?
How long it takes to sell a business depends on a number of factors, including your sector, net profit and current market demand.
Last year we sold the average SME in under 14 weeks from start to finish, with many businesses in high demand sectors such as fuel stations, dentistry and off-licences selling in less than 4 weeks. For larger businesses with higher revenue, the average is around 9 months.
That's well ahead of the typical market timeline of 12 to 18 months.
Do you offer a fully managed sale?
Yes. Unlike many business agents and brokers today who simply list businesses, agentlocal handles every stage of your sale from start to finish.
That includes valuation, preparation, premium advertising, buyer sourcing and qualification, negotiations, legals and due diligence, all the way through to completion.
You stay focused on running your business while we run the sale.
What types of businesses do you sell?
agentlocal sells businesses across every sector and industry. We work with start-ups, SMEs and corporate businesses, including those in hospitality, retail, leisure, manufacturing, legal and e-commerce.
No matter the size, value or sector, our expert team are here to help.