Thinking of Buying a Business

Business Identification and Assessment

At ASG Commercial we can take your requirements for a business purchase in the Highlands and Islands and undertake a full market search of available properties. We will match your aspirations against available properties producing a shortlist of potential viewings. We can also undertake a pre-viewing service which will enable us to conduct an informal valuation service for those properties not within the ASG Commercial portfolio. The benefits of this service will be to reduce your exposure to time and cost commitments and more importantly to provide professional guidance on your future acquisition.

For an informal no obligation chat please contact Paul T Hart, Head of Commercial Agency, ASG Commercial, Tel: 01463 253928 or Mobile: 07799896931 or via email: pth@asgcommercial.co.uk

Negotiation Service at the Point of Offer

Many individuals lack the confidence and experience to negotiate a business acquisition. This is especially true of first time buyers. Utilising an experienced estate agent who has first hand knowledge of prevailing market conditions may save thousands of pounds and facilitate the most beneficial entry into your new venture.

Full Business Planning Service

In the business world there are many good reasons why the preparation of an effective Business Plan makes good sense.

There are a number of options available to would-be business purchasers in the preparation of a business plan. Confident entrepreneurs may tackle the task themselves. Some may just need some generalist guidance while others may need a full range of support mechanisms. ASG Commercial would be happy to directly assist or refer potential purchasers on to one of our business partners.

Banks and accountants both have Business Plan templates which are of great assistance to those completing their first undertaking. If you would like to see a Business Plan template click here.

Funding Advice

ASG Commercial is in regular contact with several specialist lenders who provide finance to the hospitality and retail trades.

We do not charge brokers’ fees and aim to match clients with finance tailored to their particular needs - at the most competitive rate. In today’s challenging financial marketplace there is a strict requirement for those seeking funding to adopt a structured approach. We can help with this by providing advice and acting as a portal to other agencies such as accountants, banks, surveyors.

To complement the financial packaging we can handle all the necessary legal work when the lender seeks a standard security over the property.

If you would like to discuss our services more fully you can either contact our Head of Commercial Agency, Paul Hart, directly on 07799 896 931 or complete the confidential enquiry form.

Legal Services

ASG Commercial is a Division of Anderson Shaw & Gilbert Limited, one of the leading firms of Solicitors in the Highlands who pride themselves in being a modern firm with traditional values of service and attention to detail. They act for large companies, small firms and individuals, all equally important and all benefiting from Anderson Shaw & Gilbert’s long standing as one of the Highland’s largest legal firms. 

Our Commercial Solicitors can advise on a range of matters pertaining to the sale or transfer of a business. At Anderson Shaw & Gilbert we are also able to produce leases and deal with the assignation of leasehold businesses.

ASG Commercial takes pride in being able to offer a first class, one-stop combined Commercial Estate Agency and Legal Service from the point of pre-sale valuation right through to successful completion of the business transfer process.

Simplification of the business transfer process is our aim. Whether or not we are handling the actual sale of the business you are buying, we will be delighted to assist with your funding and legal requirements.

For further information on Anderson Shaw & Gilbert Limited click here.