Looking to sell a business with land or property?
We consider operational businesses where the land, buildings, freehold, specialist facilities or development potential form an important part of the overall value.
Sell the operation without separating it from the site
Some businesses cannot easily be separated from the land or buildings from which they operate. The location, specialist facilities, permissions, accommodation and freehold property may be fundamental to the success and value of the business.
We Buy Land & Sites considers the complete opportunity. This can include the business, land, buildings, equipment, accommodation, customer base and future development potential.
The business does not need to be publicly advertised before you contact us. Initial discussions can remain confidential and without obligation.
Property-led businesses across a wide range of sectors
The examples below show the types of businesses that may be suitable where the property forms a substantial part of the opportunity.
Holiday and Leisure Businesses
Campsites, caravan parks, holiday parks, lodge parks, glamping sites and other leisure-accommodation businesses.
Hotels and Guest Accommodation
Hotels, guest houses, inns, holiday complexes and accommodation businesses sold with their freehold property.
Pubs and Hospitality Properties
Pubs, restaurants, event venues and hospitality businesses where the land and buildings are central to the sale.
Garden Centres and Nurseries
Garden centres, plant nurseries and horticultural businesses with retail space, growing land, glasshouses and storage.
Equestrian Businesses
Livery yards, riding centres, training yards, stud farms and other horse-related businesses sold with their facilities.
Storage and Yard Businesses
Self-storage sites, container storage, commercial yards and businesses that depend on secure land and operational space.
Industrial and Manufacturing Businesses
Fabrication, engineering, manufacturing and workshop businesses sold with specialist premises and freehold property.
Transport and Vehicle Operations
Haulage depots, vehicle workshops, recovery yards, fleet premises and transport businesses requiring substantial operational sites.
Rural and Specialist Businesses
Farm-based businesses, marinas, wedding venues, activity centres and other specialist operations linked closely to their property.
The property should form a meaningful part of the value
We do not generally consider businesses that could operate from any ordinary rented office or without significant land or buildings.
Freehold Property Included
The land and buildings are being sold with the operation rather than remaining under an unrelated short-term rental arrangement.
Specialist Facilities
The business relies on facilities such as pitches, stables, workshops, storage yards, accommodation or specialist buildings.
Location-Dependent Operation
The site, setting, visitor destination or local infrastructure is important to the way the business operates.
Valuable Landholding
The property contains significant acreage, development land, yards, parking or unused space with its own value.
Planning or Licensing Value
Existing permissions, licences or authorised uses support the current operation and may be difficult to recreate elsewhere.
Alternative-Use Potential
The property may also offer redevelopment, conversion, expansion or alternative commercial value.
The complete commercial opportunity
Our initial assessment may consider both the trading position and the underlying property.
Explore a possible sale without advertising publicly
Business owners are often concerned about staff, customers, suppliers, tenants or the local community discovering a possible sale before a decision has been made.
An initial discussion can remain confidential. You can provide enough information for the opportunity to be understood without immediately sharing sensitive financial documents or placing the business on the open market.
Making an enquiry does not commit you to selling.
The business does not need to be performing perfectly
Profitable businesses are welcome, but the property may still create value where the operation is underperforming, closing or in need of investment.
How to start a property-backed business enquiry
A basic overview is enough to begin. Detailed accounts and legal documents can be discussed later where appropriate.
Describe the Business
Explain what the business does, how long it has operated and whether it is currently trading.
Describe the Property
Provide the location, acreage, buildings, facilities and whether the property is freehold.
Initial Assessment
The available business, property, planning and operational information can then be reviewed.
Discuss the Next Step
Where the opportunity appears suitable, we explain what further information or inspection may be required.
What information should you provide?
You do not need to send full accounts immediately. Start with enough information for the business and property to be understood.
Selling a business with land or property
Common questions from owners considering the sale of a property-backed business.
Do you buy any type of business?
No. Our focus is on businesses where the land, buildings, freehold or specialist property form a significant part of the value.
Does the business need to own the freehold?
Freehold opportunities are generally the clearest fit, although other substantial property arrangements may still be worth discussing.
Can the business and property be sold together?
Yes. The operating business, freehold, equipment and other assets may be considered as one complete opportunity.
Can a closed business be considered?
Yes. The property, licences, equipment and redevelopment potential may retain value even where trading has stopped.
Do I need full accounts before enquiring?
No. A basic explanation of recent trading can be enough initially. Detailed accounts may be requested later where appropriate.
Can the discussion remain confidential?
Yes. Initial discussions can remain private where staff, customers, tenants or suppliers are unaware of a possible sale.
What if the business is underperforming?
An underperforming business may still occupy a valuable property or present an opportunity for restructuring or redevelopment.
Can owner accommodation be included?
Yes. Houses, flats, cottages and other residential accommodation can form part of the wider property sale.
Considering selling a business with land, buildings or freehold property?
Tell us what the business does, where it is located and what property, facilities and assets are included. An initial enquiry is confidential and does not commit you to a sale.