Looking to sell a commercial or industrial site?
We consider commercial yards, workshops, depots, warehouses, industrial units, storage sites and mixed-use business premises throughout the UK, whether vacant, occupied or sold with an operating business.
Sell the land, buildings and commercial opportunity
Commercial and industrial sites vary considerably. A property may include workshops, hardstanding, offices, storage buildings, yard space, loading areas, development land or a business that has operated from the site for many years.
We Buy Land & Sites considers the complete property. This includes the current buildings, freehold land, access, occupation, planning use and any operating business connected to the premises.
You do not need to prepare a complete sales memorandum before making an enquiry. Basic information about the location, property type, approximate size and current use is enough to begin.
Different commercial and industrial properties
Opportunities may range from a small workshop or yard through to a larger industrial estate, logistics site or mixed commercial property.
Commercial Yards
Secure yards, compounds, hardstanding and open storage property used for vehicles, materials, machinery or business operations.
Industrial Units
Detached and terraced industrial units, light-industrial property and larger manufacturing or engineering premises.
Workshops
Vehicle workshops, fabrication premises, engineering units, repair facilities and specialist working buildings.
Warehouses
Warehousing, distribution property, storage buildings and sites with loading or delivery facilities.
Depots
Transport depots, service depots, contractor bases and operational premises containing yards, offices and workshops.
Storage Sites
Container storage, self-storage premises, open storage land and secure sites used for business or commercial storage.
Trade and Retail Property
Trade counters, roadside commercial property, builders’ merchants, vehicle-related sites and mixed retail premises.
Mixed-Use Commercial Sites
Property combining offices, workshops, storage, residential accommodation, yards or several separate business uses.
Commercial Development Land
Vacant or underused commercial land with existing permission, previous use or potential for redevelopment.
The site can be vacant, occupied or operational
Commercial property can be considered in different circumstances, including owner occupation, tenancy and business closure.
Vacant Possession
Empty property, cleared sites and premises that can be made available without an existing occupational lease.
Owner-Occupied Property
Premises currently used by the owner’s business and available as part of a relocation, retirement or wider sale.
Tenanted Investment
Commercial property occupied by one or several tenants under formal or informal arrangements.
Business and Freehold Sale
Operational businesses where the trading company, equipment and freehold premises may be sold together.
Closed or Dormant Premises
Former operating sites that are no longer trading but retain land, buildings, infrastructure or redevelopment value.
Partially Occupied Sites
Larger premises where part of the property is occupied, unused, sublet or available for redevelopment.
The complete commercial property position
We consider the factors that may affect the site’s current operation, investment value and future use.
An operating business can be included
Some commercial properties are closely connected to the businesses operating from them. The location, specialist facilities, customer base and equipment may make separating the business from the property impractical.
Where appropriate, the trading business and premises can be considered as one opportunity.
This does not mean that every general business is suitable. Our focus is on businesses where the land, buildings or specialist property form a significant part of the overall value.
Problems do not automatically prevent an enquiry
Commercial and industrial sites often contain older buildings, unusual occupation arrangements, historic uses or planning issues. Explain the position honestly and provide the information available.
How to start a commercial property enquiry
Begin with the property information you already have. A full commercial sales pack is not required at the first stage.
Identify the Property
Provide the address, postcode, site plan or enough information for the premises to be located.
Describe the Site
Explain the land area, buildings, current use, occupation and whether a business is included.
Initial Assessment
The property, location, planning position and available business or tenancy information can then be reviewed.
Discuss the Next Step
Where the opportunity appears suitable, we explain what additional information or inspection may be required.
What information should you provide?
Do not delay contacting us because every document is not available. Basic property information is enough to begin.
Selling a commercial or industrial site
Common questions from owners considering the sale of commercial land, workshops, yards, warehouses and industrial premises.
Does the property need to be vacant?
No. Vacant, owner-occupied, tenanted and partly occupied commercial sites can all be considered.
Can the operating business be included?
Potentially. Where the business and property are closely connected, they may be considered together.
Do you consider small commercial yards?
Yes. Smaller yards, workshops and storage sites can be considered alongside larger industrial property.
What if the buildings need major repairs?
Poor condition does not automatically exclude a site. The land, location and redevelopment potential may still be relevant.
Can you consider tenanted premises?
Yes. The leases, rental income, tenant responsibilities and remaining terms would need to be understood.
Can the enquiry remain confidential?
Yes. Initial discussions can remain private, particularly where staff, tenants, customers or suppliers are unaware of a possible sale.
Do I need a commercial valuation first?
No. Existing valuations can be useful, but they are not essential for an initial enquiry.
Can you consider redevelopment opportunities?
Yes. Vacant commercial land, obsolete buildings and mixed-use redevelopment opportunities can be considered.
Considering selling a commercial yard, industrial site or business premises?
Tell us where the property is located, how it is currently used and whether it is vacant, occupied or being sold with an operating business. An initial enquiry is confidential and does not commit you to a sale.