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Value of Businesses Sold; Over £1 billion
Over 700 Businesses Sold
A Team of 8 Experienced Staff
We Only Act for Sellers
No Sale, No Fee
EXCELLENT Based on 30 reviews Posted on Matthew DabellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently entrusted Adam J Walker & Associates with the sale of our business, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Their expertise was evident throughout the process. From the initial valuation to the many negotiations, they provided invaluable guidance and support for what was quite an extended and stressful process. Their structured approach attracted multiple potential buyers, leading to a successful sale. I would highly recommend Adam and his team to anyone considering selling their estate agency business.Posted on Ian LambTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Julie handled the Sale process from inception and added guidance and professionalism throughout the whole transaction. From initial negotiations to final Heads of Terms, her advice was invaluable along the way. I would highly recommend A J Walker.Posted on Suzy BurrowsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Selling a business is quite a time consuming and emotional process. Julie at Adam Walker guided me through it all with ease. She is clearly very experienced and was always on hand to answer any questions or concerns. Once we found a buyer it all went smoothly and this was largely down to the team. Thank you!Posted on Rufus WilliamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very pleased with, and grateful for, the service received from Adam and Julie. Thank you.Posted on Glenda HoustonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Adam J Walker have sold my property business, and made the whole process painless. Julie Drake is an absolute star, she is a fount of knowledge and I would have no hesitation in recommending her or the company to anyone looking for an agent to sell their business. Thank you Julie!Posted on Ian TiffinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Adam and the whole team for doing such a brilliant job in selling my business. Your advice from start to finish was exemplary and will live long in the memory. I'm very grateful for the expertise and support you gave me and couldn't recommend you more to anyone considering selling their sale or lettings business.Posted on Michael YeoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We decided to retire after 33 years providing property services to our local market. Adam J Walker and specifically Julie Drake, provided the perfect fit in supporting us through these uncharted waters. Julie was amazing through every phase of our sale and cannot praise her enough, not only for her exceptional expertise, but her patience and understanding of our particular need to protect our staff and clients by finding a like-minded purchaser. Thank you Adam J Walker, we would not have achieved our objective without you.Posted on Sara HuckTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When you first think of selling your agency, like me, you may have no idea of the long and turbulent process it is going to be. As a small independent i was blessed to have someone as fantastic as Julie Drake throughout the whole process. To have someone whose communication was outstanding and who really went the extra mile throughout the challenge from both parties was a godsend. Julie’s knowledge and experience is superb and guided me all the way, I really couldn’t have got through this sale without her. Great for it all to be over and to be relaxing now in the south of France with my dogs 😊 thank youPosted on Timothy BuxtonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Adam’s patience, kindliness, understanding, diplomacy, and good humour have left me astounded and I can recommend Adam Walker Associates unreservedly. Without their guidance I am extremely doubtful that my deal would have happened. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to have worked with them.Posted on charles robinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We instructed Adam Walker for the sale of our Block Management business – we could not have been more satisfied with the outcome, the service was excellent. Thank you to Adam and his team for delivering way beyond our expectations.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
UK’s No.1 SELLER OF LETTING BUSINESSES
We are the UK's most experienced brokers with an unrivalled reputation for selling letting agencies with a value of between £500,000 and £100 million.
With over 32 years’ experience and a proven 6 step marketing process we have the expertise and resources necessary to ensure that you achieve the very best price for your letting agency and a smooth and trouble free sale. We are currently achieving record prices for good quality letting businesses, so whether you are leaving the letting industry for another sector or are planning to retire, now is a great time to sell your business.
Don't take a below market offer from a buyer who approaches you directly and don't run the risk of dealing with a less experienced broker. Get the price that you deserve for your business with a broker who you can trust.
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
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Outstanding Experience.
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An Accurate Valuation.
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The Best Process.
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Unrivalled Resources.
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Exceptional Contacts.
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Integrity.
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A Focus on Quality.
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Confidentiality.
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Legal Knowledge.
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Properly Registered for AML.
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Accountancy Expertise.
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Industry Knowledge.
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Financial Substance.
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No Sale, No Fee.
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No Conflicts of Interest.
WE'VE sold 700 business with a total value of over £1 billion in 32 years, AND KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO ENSURE A SMOOTH SALES PROCESS.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Hi Adam, thank you so much your help throughout has been superb. Best of luck with your future. Many thanks.”
“Our journey to completion of the sale of our business has been a long and sometimes fraught experience as we navigated the obstacles of talking to potential buyers, losing potential buyers and then landing on the right buyer! During this time, Julie Drake was professionalism personified! She guided us with a firm hand when needed and with sympathy and understanding where required. At all times, Julie was calm and level-headed, never became flustered or frustrated, calmly reassuring us at all times. We felt totally at ease with Julie all the way through the process and her positive persona throughout gave us total peace of mind. The fact our buyers felt the same demonstrates that Julie was consistent over the course of the sale. We were very fortunate in our choice of buyer, but more fortunate to have had such a fantastic broker as Julie. We certainly could not have dealt with the sale on our own and could not recommend her any higher to any would-be agency seller.”
“Having decided to retire after 44 years in my current business, I chose Adam J Walker and Associates to advise me and to carry out marketing discretely. I have to say, I have been very happy with the service and assistance received from them in bringing the sale to a very satisfactory conclusion.”
“Julie provided excellent service that I received before, during and after I put my business with Adam J Walker for sale. A number of potential buyers were quick to show interest and the asking price was achieved. Even after the sale had gone through Adam J Walker remained "on hand" to help and advise me. I can highly recommend them.”
"Adam provided an excellent service from start to finish. During the initial stages he recommended a number of interested parties, all of which seemed very credible and after a series of meetings we were in a fortunate position of having several offers to consider. After we accepted an offer and began the legal work and due diligence, Adam provided invaluable advice and helped us overcome several obstacles in what can be a very stressful process. Throughout the sale I was continually impressed by Adam’s responsiveness and having now completed on the sale we are very grateful for the assistance that he provided. If you are looking to sell your letting/estate agency business, I would highly recommend speaking with Adam Walker."
"Adam was invaluable in working through the complexities of the sale, extremely professional and always available."
"Adam was brilliant. His detailed knowledge and experience was invaluable and his recommendation of a suitable solicitor was crucial. I’m not sure we would have got through the due diligence without the solicitor’s specialist knowledge."
"Adam has been providing invaluable services to my business for over five years. Adam not only ensured we got the right value for our business but also stayed with me step-by-step throughout the duration and his expertise and advice was pivotal in securing the sale."
"Adam’s depth of knowledge in the sale of estate and letting agencies is well known in the industry. We weren’t disappointed. He was informative and responsive from the outset. His negotiation skills secured an excellent deal and he was on hand to deal with challenges and issues as they arose during the process ensuring a positive result."
“It was a very quick sale. The buyers are the perfect fit to take over our lettings business and we achieved our anticipated price. The communication between all parties was expertly handled as was the sales progression and progress. Well done to all at Adam Walker.”
“Adam’s patience, kindliness, understanding, diplomacy, and good humour have left me astounded and I can recommend Adam Walker Associates unreservedly. Without their guidance I am extremely doubtful that my deal would have happened. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to have worked with them.”
“Adam and his team acted in a very professional and efficient manner throughout the entire process. Adam really knows his business inside out and certainly has the contacts and enormous respect throughout the industry. I cannot recommend Adam J Walker & Associates highly enough. Adam helped make the process run smoothly and was always on hand for valuable help and advice when needed!”
“Professional and informative service from start to finish. Marketing and exposure was great, resulting in a some good offers from which we took our pick. Successful sale and a satisfied seller! There’s no business too big or small for the Adam J Walker team. Highly recommended!!”
“We used Adam J Walker to facilitate the sale of our family business. It’s a big decision and an emotional and stressful process at times, but Adam guided us through each step of it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Adam if you have a lettings or estate agency to sell. In particular, we highly valued the care he took to listen to us and to understand the business we were selling - so that he could help find the most suitable buyer. He knows the market incredibly well and we felt in very safe hands.”
“Excellent service throughout the sale process. From initial conversations with Adam and subsequent negotiations with Julie, all handled with absolute professionalism.”
“I recently entrusted Adam J Walker & Associates with the sale of our business, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Their expertise was evident throughout the process. From the initial valuation to the many negotiations, they provided invaluable guidance and support for what was quite an extended and stressful process. Their structured approach attracted multiple potential buyers, leading to a successful sale. I would highly recommend Adam and his team to anyone considering selling their estate agency business.”
“Julie handled the Sale process from inception and added guidance and professionalism throughout the whole transaction. From initial negotiations to final Heads of Terms, her advice was invaluable along the way. I would highly recommend A J Walker.”
“Selling a business is quite a time consuming and emotional process. Julie at Adam Walker guided me through it all with ease. She is clearly very experienced and was always on hand to answer any questions or concerns. Once we found a buyer it all went smoothly and this was largely down to the team. Thank you!”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have compiled some of the questions our sellers most often ask about selling their letting
business to provide you with helpful information and guidance.
1. How do I know when the time is right to sell my business?
The best time to sell a business is when there is a strong demand from sellers and at the moment we are achieving the highest prices that we've ever achieved in 32 years. However, the time has to be right for you and there may be good business reasons, tax reasons, or personal reasons for delaying your sale. We may also find issues during our due diligence checks that need to be dealt with before the business goes on to the market. Whatever your time scale, we are happy to work with you to ensure that you achieve the best possible price at a time that is right for you.
2. How will you value my business?
Our valuation will be based on data from over 700 completed sales and will be accurate and achievable. We will look at factors including the turnover of your business the mix of revenue between sales and lettings, the pre-tax profit and the true underlying profit of the business which is known as the adjusted EBITDA. We pride ourselves on giving accurate and achievable valuations and we sell the vast majority of the businesses that we take on for within 10% of the original guide price.
3. What information will prospective buyers require?
We will prepare a comprehensive marketing information pack which gives prospective buyers all the key information that they need. We will ensure that the figures correlate precisely with the accounts and that the pack presents your business in the very best possible light. This will have a huge impact on the price that can be achieved.
4. Can you help me with pre-sale compliance checks?
If our initial preparation work reveals that your business has compliance problems we can recommend a specialist consultant who can help you to address these issues before the business goes to market. This will enable us to achieve a better price for the business and will considerably reduce the risk of the sale falling through once it has been agreed.
5. How do you decide which prospective buyers to send details to?
We have a database of many thousands of prospective buyers which we have compiled over the last 32 years period we will only recommend serious buyers. Many of them will have bought a business through us before so we can vouch for their reliability. We will ask you to approve all the recommended buyers before they are sent details so that you can check that all of them are aligned with your business values.
6. How would you ensure that my sale remains confidential?
Maintaining confidentiality is paramount. If your competitors get to hear about your cell they can do your business terrible harm by trying to poach your staff and your clients. For this reason, we will never advertise your business in a recognisable way and we will never send out teaser details that might enable your competitors to identify you. Prospective buyers will not even be told which county you are in until we have a signed NDA from them.
7. What does the sales process involve?
We work hard to ensure that our marketing process is fair and transparent. All the approved buyers will be sent details on the same day and will be given an opportunity to ask questions and to meet you. As soon as we have enough interest, we will set a formal closing date for offers. We will then help you to choose the best offer and negotiate comprehensive heads of terms to protect your interests throughout the sales process.
8. What if my sale falls through?
Having completed over 700 sales we have the expertise necessary to ensure that the vast majority of our sales complete first time and on the terms originally agreed. We will help you to choose a reliable buyer and we will invest a huge amount of time keeping on top of the progression of the sale so that any issues can be resolved as they arise. In the unlikely event that a sale does fall through our process ensures that this usually happens early in the process. There will also usually be an underbidder that we can go back to. We work on a no sale no fee basis so the only way that you pay us a penny is from the proceeds of a successful sale.
9. How long does the process take?
We complete the sale of the vast majority of the businesses that we take on within five months of being instructed.
10. Can you recommend solicitors accountants and tax advisors?
Yes, we can assist with this. We have a panel of specialist solicitors who have worked with us for many years period between them they have dealt with the sale or purchase of well over 1000 letting agencies. All of them work on a fixed fee basis. We can also recommend specialist accountants and tax advisors if your existing advisers do not have the necessary experience to help you.
11. How do your fees work?
Unlike most of our competitors we work on a no sale, no fee basis. This means that the only way that you will pay us a penny is from the proceeds of a successful sale. We can afford to do this because we sell the vast majority of the businesses that we take on.
12. What areas do you cover?
We are based in northwest London but we deal with the sale of businesses all over the UK.
13. What type of businesses do you sell?
We sell letting businesses and mixed sales and letting businesses with a value of between £500,000 and £100 million. We also sell other property related businesses such as mortgage brokers, auctioneers, commercial agencies, block management businesses, town planning consultants, and conveyancing businesses. We do not deal with any business sales that are not related to the property industry.
14. What services do you offer?
We offer a business broking service for clients who want to sell their business and a consultancy service for clients who want to prepare their business for a sale in the future. We do not act for buyers because we believe that doing this would create a serious conflict of interests. It is very difficult to help a buyer to purchase a business as cheaply as possible then try to persuade the same buyer to pay a premium price for another business a few weeks later.
15. What if I'm not ready to sell yet?
We have worked with a large number of clients for many years helping them to grow their business in preparation for an eventual sale. We can tell you how much your business is worth now and what it would need to look like in order to achieve your target exit price. We can then help you to prepare a detailed business plan that sets out exactly how to get from here to there. Adam Walker has provided high level consultancy advice for many of the leading UK agents including Knight Frank JLL and the Leaders Romans Group and he has huge experience as a business consultant. The preparation that you do before you sell can have a huge impact on the price that you eventually achieve for your business.
16. How do I get started?
The best ways to ring us for an informal discussion about your business. During this initial call we should be able to give you an approximate valuation and some advice on its saleability. If you would prefer a more accurate valuation first then please complete our contact form and we will send you a business questionnaire to complete. The final option is to use our instant valuation tool to get an approximate valuation for your business now before you go any further. Whichever way you decide to proceed we look forward to hearing from you.