Sell Your Commercial Property Fast
Can’t sell your commercial property? Need to release equity? Sell & Rent Back.
Retiring from business? Do you have lease issues, a short lease, problem tenants, or property in poor condition?
We will buy it for cash.
Professional commercial property buyers trusted by commercial landlords & business owners
Property Saviour is one of few companies that buy commercial property. Sell any type of commercial property with tenants or vacant.
As cash buyers of commercial property, we will make you a fair offer, and once you accept, we will guide you through the process and stay in touch day-to-day until it completes.
You can watch this video about detailed process of selling a commercial property, or you can read on:
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How To Sell Your Commercial Property Fast?
You should be in control of selling your commercial property quickly without the hassle or uncertainty.
You do not need a fussy and non-committed mortgage-dependent buyer because you must now sell.
If you are fed up with using a commercial agent and wondering how to sell your commercial property fast, Property Saviour will help.
As genuine cash buyers for commercial property in the UK, we will complete the purchase in three weeks or sooner if needed.
If you have a commercial property to sell, time is of the essence. The longer the sale drags on, the more it will cost you in terms of business rates, mortgage repayments and property insurance.
Whether you have inherited a commercial property or are a retiring landlord, we are here to help.
Sell with certainty and speed with Property Saviour. You can sell commercial property online.
Whatever the condition of your commercial property, we are trusted commercial property buyers.
Let us make you a cash offer today, and if you accept, we will pay your legal fees and complete the sale quickly.
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How Does Sale & Rentback Work?
Need a cash boost for your business and have equity tied up in your commercial property?
This is how sale and rent-back work. You sell your commercial building to us at a mutually agreed-upon price and then rent it back over a period of 5 or 10 years. The longer the lease, the better.
Whether your business is facing short-term cash flow issues or you have ambitious expansion plans, you can even agree to buy back the property in the future. This option enables you to raise capital quickly and re-invest capital raised into your business for rapid growth.
With commercial mortgage rates running at 10% per year, this may well be the option to avoid sleepless nights or frustration of raising cash through a re-mortgage.
Selling but Staying Put
With a sale and leaseback, you sell the building or property that your business owns. But here’s the key part – you don’t have to move out! Instead, we’ll lease that same property back to you.
So you get to keep operating your business from the exact same place, just without actually owning it anymore.
No More Property Headaches
By leasing instead of owning, you don’t have to worry about all the risks and hassles that come with being a property owner. We’ll take care of that for you.
Potential Tax Benefits
Paying rent could also help you save on taxes. Since your lease payments count as a business expense, you might be able to reduce your taxable income.
Simple, Fixed Payments
Your lease will have a fixed monthly payment. This makes it really easy to manage your cash flow and budget, since you’ll know exactly how much rent is due each month.
Quick Cash Injection
The biggest benefit? You get a big lump sum of cash almost right away from selling the property. Then you can reinvest that money back into growing your business however you need to.
For a lot of business owners, unlocking that capital tied up in their property is the main reason they choose a sale and leaseback. It provides a quick cash boost.
What is the best way to sell commercial property?
We are professional cash buyers who can step into situations where you need a quick sale or find it challenging to sell due to legal issues. We offer a real alternative to selling a commercial property at auction by offering you the certainty of a cash offer.
Some of the situations we deal with are:
- Quirky or unusual commercial property without planning permission
- Commercial property with no signed lease in place with tenants
- Suffering with substantial subsidence or unknown structural issues
- Short lease commercial property
- Fire-damaged commercial property
- Little or no parking nearby
- Commercial property with a short lease
- Poor access
- Squatters occupied a commercial property
- Wrong planning permissions
- Selling commercial property due to retirement or ill-health
- Selling a tenanted commercial property
- Wrong location
- Selling a commercial property you inherited
- How to sell an empty office space?
How to sell commercial property fast?
Selling a commercial property on the open market is tough and unpredictable. Have you considered the reasons why your commercial property is not selling?
The traditional method of putting your commercial property up for sale requires you to conduct viewings, hope to get an offer, and then once accepted, you have surveys done only for the buyer to change their mind or reduce their offer at the last minute.
Whether you have a business property or a tenanted property to sell, the traditional selling route can cause you unnecessary stress or money worries.
With the banks now requiring a 40% deposit and very strict lending criteria, there’s no guarantee that a sale will complete. The cost of selling a commercial property can easily run into tens of thousands of pounds.
If a deal can’t be done, you will end up with thousands of pounds out of pocket once you have paid abortive fees to your solicitor, business rates, mortgage repayments and insurance charges.
Many commercial property owners prefer the certainty of a quick sale.
If you are considering selling a commercial property in the UK, Property Saviour is one of a few companies that buy commercial properties. We can make you a fair cash offer today.
We offer a simple property-buying service. Our team are here to answer any questions you may have.
Once you have given us the property details, we can decide after researching and then agree on a sale price.
Avoid the hassle and time-consuming process. You decide when you wish to complete.
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Types of commercial property we will buy
These are different types of commercial properties that we will buy:
Commercial offices
We buy commercial offices in any size, location or condition. Whether you wish to sell an empty office building or tenanted offices, we are here to help.
You can sell office premises discreetly.
Retail Properties
With the demise of retail due to the popularity of online eCommerce sites, we are actively buying retail shops and multi-outlet shopping centres, whether in the centre of a town or dedicated retail parks in any condition.
We can make a fair cash offer based on its present market value. Retail properties include takeaways, which we are happy to buy.
Industrial Properties
Warehouses, industrial units and factories attract business rates that make owning them difficult. We’ll buy them for cash.
Leisure Properties
It can be difficult to run a business, so whether you are a hotel owner or own a sports facility such as a gym, a beauty salon or a restaurant, we’ll buy it for cash.
Healthcare Properties
We’ll gladly purchase any ex- doctor’s surgeries, Dentist’s practices, pharmacies or nursing care homes. A cash offer means you can start a new chapter in your life whether you wish to release cash or retire.
Commercial Property Use Classes
The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order of 1987 determines the type of business a commercial property can conduct.
Whatever the classification of your commercial property, we’ll buy it quickly and with the least hassle.
We’ll buy any commercial property, including:
- Light industrial units
- Takeaways, Restaurants & Cafes
- Shopping centres, retail units or shops
- Warehouses or industrial properties
- Pubs & bars
- House of Multiple Occupation HMO
- Lock-up garages
- Places of worship - Mosques, Churches, Synagogues and Temples
- Funeral Parlours
- Hair Dressers & Beauty Salons
- Office buildings
- Hotels or Holiday Lets
- Mixed use commercial properties
- MOT or car repair garages
- Workshops
- Nursing care homes or GP surgeries
- Storage units or storage containers
- Car parks
- Mobile phone masts
- Factories
- Pharmacies
- Community Centres
Talk to us about selling your commercial property
0113 320 6700
I sold a property through Saddat at Property Saviour. Always a pleasure to deal with him. Always comes back to you if there is a problem.
Jane Mumford
We will buy any commercial property quickly
Whether you have a problematic commercial property that’s been difficult to sell or prefer the certainty of selling to professional cash buyers, we are here to help.
We believe that selling any commercial property should be easy, and you should be in control of when you want the sale to complete.
Forget about listing a property with a commercial agent and hoping for a fast sale. When it comes to selling commercial properties, we are the experts.
You can sell your commercial property faster with us, so whether you have an industrial property or any commercial buildings, we can help.
One of the benefits of dealing with us is that we don’t act on behalf of investors. You’ll be selling to us. Our customers have praised our communication, and we are honoured to receive 5-star reviews.
We offer a real alternative to selling on the open market by offering you a fair cash price, with complete transparency and certainty that the sale will complete quickly.
You do not have to pay expensive solicitor and commercial property agent fees. We will pay £1,500 towards your legal fees, and because you are dealing directly with a buyer, there is no need for an estate agent.
We buy commercial property in poor condition
Commercial premises are often left empty for long periods in between tenancies.
The building’s lack of maintenance and care can lead to burst pipes, water damage, collapsed ceilings, wood rot, rising damp, mould and pests.
Seeing a vacant building can invite vandalism, break-ins and unwanted intruders like squatters. The cost of damage mounts up quickly, leaving you with legal bills and renovation expenses.
Sell your commercial property with squatters
Business premises may be left empty if the company occupying it has gone into receivership.
You may not have had the foresight to employ adequate protection, utilise a live-in guardian scheme or hire security.
Your tenants can illegally sublet to their friends or family, thus giving you the nightmare of removing the illegal occupants.
No signed lease with your tenants or a short lease? Not a problem
You may only have a verbal agreement with your tenants instead of drawing up a formal lease.
This can leave you vulnerable.
If the tenants occupying the building have been paying regularly for over a year, they have legal rights to stay there.
This property did not have a proper lease with the freeholder, with ground rent and service considerations missing. Several surveyors deemed it unmortgageable, with 3 collapsed sales before we bought it.
There was a verbal tenancy agreement with the tenant.
We will consider risky commercial property investment, differentiating us from our competitors.
Let us take care of everything.
How do I find commercial property buyers?
Property Saviour are genuine commercial property buyers. We will buy any commercial property for cash.
We recognise that selling a commercial property on open market is not easy. By accepting our cash offer, you avoid commercial property agency fees, and there are no delays.
If you have a commercial property to sell, whether it is tenanted or empty, we can complete the purchase within 3-4 weeks or quicker if your solicitor can send us the legal contract sharpish.
If you’re struggling to sell your commercial space because of a short lease, the property may be considered unmortgageable.
You won’t be able to sell to commercial property investors unless they can come up with the cash. If you wish to sell to an owner-occupier, there’s a vast choice of freehold commercial property for sale on the Internet.
Commercial buyers are often cautious when buying commercial property and won’t proceed until everything turns green.
Property investment carries an element of risk that ordinary investors aren’t prepared to take. You could end up with multiple valuations due to their inability to get a loan approved or simply as a delay tactic to get you to drop the price.
This is where Property Saviour can help. We have access to cash funds to buy your property at short notice, and we don’t require a mortgage.
The idea of buying commercial real estate isn’t foreign to us. We are decisive, have finance in place and will not be using a buyer’s agent or appraiser. We are genuine commercial property buyers.
Property Saviour can buy the property complete with squatters or illegal tenants, and we deal with the legal side after you receive your cash to move on.
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Understanding the Commercial Property Market
The commercial property market is diverse, encompassing everything from office buildings and retail spaces to industrial warehouses and leisure facilities. Each sector has its own unique characteristics and potential buyers.
Preparing Your Commercial Property for Sale
Before you put your property on the market, there are several steps you should take to maximise its appeal and value:
- Conduct a thorough assessment: Review your property’s condition, including structural elements, utilities, and any potential issues that might need addressing.
- Gather relevant documentation: Collect all necessary paperwork, including:
- Title deeds
- Planning permissions and building regulations approvals
- Lease agreements (if applicable)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Asbestos survey (for older buildings)
- Fire risk assessment
- Spruce up the property: First impressions count, so consider:
- Repainting where necessary
- Fixing any visible defects
- Ensuring the exterior is well-maintained
- Tidying up landscaping
- Consider refurbishment: Depending on your budget and the property’s condition, you might want to invest in upgrades to increase its value and attractiveness to potential buyers.
Valuing Your Commercial Property
Determining the right price for your commercial property is essential to achieve a sale. Unlike residential properties, commercial valuations are often based on:
- Rental income and yield potential
- Location and accessibility
- Current market trends
- Comparable sales in the area
- The property’s condition and specifications
Marketing Your Commercial Property
Effective marketing is key to attracting the right buyers. Consider these strategies:
- Professional photography and videography: High-quality visuals can make a significant difference in attracting potential buyers.
- Detailed property particulars: Create a comprehensive brochure highlighting key features, specifications, and potential uses of the property.
- Online listings: Utilise commercial property portals and your agent’s website to reach a wide audience.
- Targeted advertising: Consider industry-specific publications or websites that cater to your property type.
- Networking: Leverage your business connections and attend industry events to spread the word about your property.
Choosing the Right Selling Method
There are several ways to sell a commercial property:
- Private treaty: The traditional method of selling through an estate agent.
- Auction: Suitable for properties that might benefit from competitive bidding or need a quick sale.
- Tender: Inviting sealed bids from interested parties by a specific date.
- Off-market sale: Selling directly to investors such as Property Saviour.
Each method has its pros and cons, so discuss the best approach with your commercial property agent.
Legal Process
Selling commercial property involves complex legal processes. You will need to:
- Instruct a solicitor experienced in commercial property transactions
- Be prepared for due diligence enquiries from potential buyers
- Understand the implications of any existing leases or tenancies
- Consider tax implications, such as Capital Gains Tax.
Tips for a Smooth Sale
- Be transparent about any issues with the property to avoid delays later in the process.
- Stay flexible with viewings to accommodate serious buyers.
- Keep communication lines open with your agent and solicitor.
- Be prepared for negotiations and have a clear bottom line in mind.
- Consider offering seller financing to attract more buyers, if appropriate.
How much does it cost to sell a commercial property?
The cost of selling a commercial property includes the following:
- Commercial estate agent fees – typically 1% to 3% of the property’s value
- Solicitor fees – for conveyancing can be as much as £2,000 plus VAT or more
- Mortgage redemption fee – if you pay your mortgage off early
- Business Rates – during the duration of the sale or while the property is empty
- Empty property insurance – depending on the condition of the property and its location
- Capital gains tax – if you make a profit on your sale
- Removal costs – if you have the equipment, furniture or other assets to remove.
I want to sell my commercial property quickly
Please read our case studies from clients who have already completed a fast commercial property sale with us.
Once you’re confident, we aim to ensure we’re your best buyer. We are genuine buyers who want to share your success and be part of your selling process.
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How to sell a commercial property in the UK?
Selling a commercial property in the UK requires a strategic approach and a thorough understanding of the market. The process begins with an accurate valuation, which is crucial for attracting serious buyers. Engage a RICS-certified surveyor or a commercial property specialist to conduct a comprehensive assessment. This valuation should take into account not only the physical attributes of the property but also its income potential, location, and current market trends.
Once you’ve established a realistic price, it’s time to consider your marketing strategy. While many sellers opt for commercial estate agents, it’s essential to select one with a proven track record in your specific property type. These professionals can leverage their networks and market knowledge to target appropriate buyers. However, don’t discount alternative methods such as auctions or private sales, which can be effective in certain circumstances.Before listing your property, ensure all necessary documentation is in order. This includes:
- Title deeds
- Planning permissions and building regulations approvals
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Asbestos survey (for properties built before 2000)
- Fire risk assessment
- Details of any existing tenancies or leases
Failure to provide this information promptly can lead to delays or even the collapse of a sale.
It’s also advisable to address any maintenance issues and present the property in its best light. Consider commissioning professional photographs and creating detailed floor plans. In today’s digital age, virtual tours can also be a powerful marketing tool, allowing potential buyers to explore the property remotely.Once you’ve secured a potential buyer, instruct a solicitor with experience in commercial property transactions. They will manage the legal aspects of the sale, including drafting contracts, handling enquiries, and navigating any complexities that may arise.
How long does it take to sell a commercial property?
The timeframe can vary significantly depending on market conditions, property type, and location. On average, it can take anywhere from 3 to 12 months to complete a commercial property sale. Factors like pricing, marketing strategy, and the property’s condition can influence the selling time.
Do I need an EPC to sell my commercial property?
Yes, in most cases, you need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when selling or letting a commercial property in the UK. There are some exemptions, such as for listed buildings or temporary structures, but it’s best to consult with a commercial property expert to determine if your property requires an EPC.
Can I sell my commercial property with tenants in place?
Yes, you can sell a commercial property with existing tenants. This is known as a ‘sale subject to tenancy’. The new owner would take on the role of landlord, and the existing lease agreements would remain in place. This can be attractive to investors looking for properties with established rental income.
How do I sell my property fast – the process:
Selling commercial property is complex as it requires legal requirements to be fulfilled such as an asbestos survey and a valid Energy Performance Certificate.
Naturally, it takes a little longer than a residential property, but we will guide you through the process.
If you need to sell now, we can guarantee to put funds into your solicitor account within 3 weeks or quicker.
Usually, when selling a property, a typical buyer can be hesitant, meaning the process of exchanging contracts can take several months. We put you in control of the sale:
- You tell us how quickly you’d like to exchange contracts;
- We will appraise the property and give you an indicative cash offer;
- We may carry out a survey, but the price we offer is guaranteed;
- Once you accept our offer, we will instruct solicitors and complete it within your timeframe.
Sell with certainty & speed
Why Sellers Trust Us?
Whatever your situation or the condition of a commercial building, we will buy any commercial property.
Here’s why commercial property owners trust us:
Property Saviour Price Promise
- The price we’ll offer is the price that you will receive with no hidden deductions.
- Be careful with ‘cash buyers’ who require a valuation needed for a mortgage or bridging loan.
- These valuations or surveys result in delays and price reductions later on.
- We are cash buyers. There are no surveys.
- We always provide proof of funds with every formal offer issued.
We'll Pay £1,500 Towards Your Legal Fees
- No long exclusivity agreement to sign because we are the buyers.
- You are welcome to use your own solicitor.
- If you don’t have one, we can ask our solicitors for recommendations.
- We share our solicitor’s details and issue a Memorandum of Sale.
Sell With Certainty & Speed
- Our approach is transparent and ethical, which is why sellers trust us.
- 100% Discretion guaranteed.
- If you have another buyer, you can put us in a contracts race to see who completes first.
- Complete in 10 days or at a timescale that works for you. You are in control.