There is 1 service business for sale in and around Chelmsford right now. Asking prices range from £88,249 to £88,249, with a typical price of £88,249. Listings are updated daily and sold or withdrawn businesses are removed.
Chelmsford is in Essex. Results cover businesses within about 25 miles of the city centre, closest first. Each listing shows the asking price, the type of business, the tenure where known and photos, and you can message the seller free without creating an account.
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Ask for at least two years of accounts and recent bank statements, read the lease and its assignment terms, check licences (premises licence, food hygiene rating) and find out which staff transfer to you under TUPE. Use a solicitor and an accountant before you pay a deposit.
Leasehold means you buy the business and take over the lease of the premises, paying rent to the landlord. Freehold means the property itself is included in the price. Freehold businesses cost more but you are not exposed to rent reviews.
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