Professional Property Services Provider of Conveyancing Searches For Sale

Business description

Professional Property Services – Provider of Conveyancing Searches/Reports to Solicitors, Sales Agents & Vendors

This business was established in 2001 as part of a National Franchise Network, providing a comprehensive range of professional services to companies involved in property sales and lettings.

It’s clients are predominantly solicitors, estate and letting agents, landlords, developers and also private individuals. The Company’s client list includes many leading firms and estate agency brands, as well as independent local businesses.

This business is a market leading national search provider, serving both the residential and commercial property market. The range of products and services include Personal Local Authority Searches, Environmental Reports, Conveyancing Packs, Energy Performance Certificates and Home Information Packs, etc. As well as providing it’s own services, the business has a number of re-seller relationships through which it provides a range of market leading property reports.

As part of this nationally established brand they have an excellent reputation for providing a highly efficient service, meeting the needs of clients across affluent areas of Central and West London.

The owners have freedom to develop the business locally with the benefit of access to the established central support of the Franchisor in areas such as IT. It has huge potential and a growing base of repeat clientele, as well as regular new referrals. This business has strong profit margins year after year and a tremendous reputation! For an ideal investment with plenty of upside potential, this is a great opportunity

Customer Service

• Reputation for reliable, highly professional service
• Convenient and flexible working hours
• Confidential, friendly and efficient advice

Key strengths

• Client base well established, excellent working relationships
• Highly affluent areas of West London & Central London
• Consistent and stable revenue flows
• Conveniently located and easily accessible
• Dedicated and highly skilled staff
• Enviable reputation amongst clients and competitors alike



Key opportunities

• Opportunity to increase marketing and service promotion
• Strong demand to expand upon the existing client base
• Opportunity to expand further in the commercial market
• Potential to introduce new complimentary services to the existing client base

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Annual turnover is circa £400,000, with a gross profit of £235,000.

Property information

Location:

The business operates from a serviced office building with shared facilities. It is well located for access to clients and major transport links. Rent is currently circa £9,000 per annum including utility bills.

The current licence agreement provides flexibility to easily expand. A new licence could be agreed on terms agreeable to both parties.

Other information

Competition / Market:

The businesses past revenue and growth have largely resulted from word of mouth recommendations, bearing testimony to the business’s excellent reputation within the market. It’s well proven marketing initiatives combined with a successful sales strategy have combined to provide a solid client base and repeat business.

Support & training:

The owner is happy to assist with the hand over and the training

Reasons for selling:

The partners have other business interests they wish to pursue.

Trading hours:

Monday – Friday: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm: