Buying and Selling a Freehold Business

Buying and Selling a Freehold Business

19/05/2025

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Buying a freehold business for sale can be a great decision because it allows you to acquire an existing business with a property that can appreciate over time. However, weighing up the pros and cons of these acquisitions is critical to a successful transaction.

Our guide takes a deeper dive into what buying a freehold business means for prospective owners and the positives and negatives of doing so. Keep reading to learn more.

What is a freehold business?

Buying a business “freehold” means you will become the outright owner of both the company and the premises it operates within. With property involved in the transaction, you can usually expect to pay a larger fee than if you were acquiring a leasehold firm.

What are the pros and cons of buying a freehold business?

Pros of freehold businesses

  • Your property can appreciate over time
  • No rent payments
  • Full control and flexibility to make physical alterations
  • No risk of lease expiry
  • Potential for extra income if you have additional unused space to lease out

Cons of freehold businesses

  • Higher upfront costs
  • Property maintenance responsibilities
  • You could lose money if the property market declines
  • Less flexibility to relocate

Buy or sell a freehold company with Eddisons Business Sales

Whether you want to buy or sell a freehold business, we are here to help from valuation to completion. Call 0113 340 9840 or use the contact form below to start the process.

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