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For over 30 years we have helped match thousands of business buyers and sellers resulting in total transaction deal flow of over £7 billion to date. Our members also receive updates on the latest distressed businesses and get exclusive acquisition insights and resources.
Your comprehensive overview of businesses for sale, the latest distressed business listings throughout the UK and acquisition insights.
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- View nearly all UK SME businesses for sale in one place, ensuring you don’t miss out on any potential opportunities.
- We receive new business listings daily from owner sellers, brokers and other intermediaries throughout the UK.
- Set your own precise criteria to receive customised daily email alerts, keeping you right up-to-date.
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- List your business for sale with us and be seen by thousands of serious buyers today.
- There are no transactional costs, fees or commission to pay when selling your business, regardless of whether you are an owner, broker or other intermediary.
- As long as the company meets our minimum size criteria and is a genuine UK business for sale, it can be included on our site.
Businesses in administration
- Stay up-to-date with the latest distressed business opportunities. We list every UK company that falls into administration, liquidation or has a winding-up petition lodged against it.
- Our members have exclusive access to information on all UK distressed businesses, including direct contact details for any insolvency practitioners.
- Get the latest distressed business listings as soon as they are posted with our daily email alerts.
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Featured Businesses For Sale
Solicitors’ Practice
Opportunity to acquire a well-established law firm located in Birmingham, offering a strong client base and a reputation for excellence....
Temporary Staffing Agency
Brought to market is this well-established staffing agency which specialises in providing temporary healthcare staff to hospitals and nursing homes throughout the UK....
Pharmacy and Dispensing Services
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable independent dispensing pharmacy located in Birmingham, offering a well-established position in the community. ...
Retail Stores and E-Commerce
An exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established retail business with a strong online and physical store presence....
Experienced Financial Planners
An experienced Scotland-based independent financial planning firm is seeking partnership with a focus on growth and continuity, with the existing principals keen to stay on and drive expansion....
Manufacturer & Installer of Winter Gardens
Presenting a hugely profitable market leading manufacturer and installer of glass verandas and winter gardens....
Accountancy Services
A well-established accountancy practice located in the North East is available for acquisition, presenting a prime opportunity for expansion or entry into this robust market....
Food Wholesaling and Distribution
A well-established food wholesaler in the North West is on the market due to retirement, offering a splendid chance to acquire a thriving business in a lucrative industry...
Supply of Building Materials
This is a unique chance to acquire a well-established business with deep local ties and a solid asset base....
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Save yourself time and energy by letting us do the research for you. We provide a comprehensive overview of the distressed business market, SME businesses for sale and daily acquisition news.
Each month, hundreds of companies for sale are listed with us by private owners, business brokers, accountants and intermediaries across the UK. There are also extraordinary opportunities for entrepreneurs to buy distressed businesses and assets. We publish daily listings of all UK companies in administration, liquidation and winding-up petitions.
Our email alerts, which can be customised to meet your personal search criteria, provide a daily summary of the SME companies for sale and the entire distressed business market, so you don’t even have to log in to stay up to date.
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The UK healthcare services market is seeing vigorous M&A activity, fueled by escalating patient needs, NHS challenges, and increased private investment. Care homes, community pharmacies, GP surgeries, and dental practices are prime targets for consolidation...
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