Business brokers & commercial property agents across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & the Thames Valley
Helping business owners sell with confidence
Whether you’re planning for retirement, considering a strategic exit or simply exploring your options, we provide experienced, confidential advice to help you make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Find the right buyer
Thinking of selling your business?
You’ve nurtured it, watched it grow, and now it’s time to hand over the reins.
Every business sale is different, and so is every business owner.
Selling a business is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. It isn’t simply about finding a buyer – it’s about achieving the right outcome for you, your family, your employees and everything you’ve built.
We specialise in advising owners of established businesses, typically with turnovers between £500,000 and £5 million. From helping you understand what your business is likely to be worth, to finding the right buyer and managing the transaction through to completion, we provide practical advice based on real market experience.
Every business is different, which is why every sale strategy should be too.
Find the right business
Buying a business?
Buying an established business can provide a faster, lower-risk route into business ownership than starting from scratch. Whether you’re acquiring your first business, expanding an existing business or making a strategic acquisition, we can help identify suitable opportunities and guide you through every stage of the buying process.
We also understand what sellers are looking for, enabling us to help you present yourself as a credible buyer and negotiate from a position of strength.
Browse opportunities
Businesses for sale
Here are some of the UK businesses currently on the market…
1126 – Established Plant & Equipment Hire Business
An established and well-regarded plant, tool and equipment hire business operating from a single site in the South West of England.
1116 – Long Established Precision Engineering Business
Established precision engineering business with modern CNC capability, serving a diverse industrial client base. Well positioned for growth with experienced team and strong reputation.
1091 – Rare Freehold Business Investment Opportunity – Oxford
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial investment property carefully developed by our client over the years to generate a diverse and significant income stream across multiple tenants.
About Central Business Agency
Central Business Agency specialises in advising owners of established businesses throughout Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the wider Thames Valley.
Selling a business is rarely just a financial transaction. It can represent retirement, succession, a change in direction or the culmination of many years of hard work. Our role is to help owners navigate that process with clear advice, commercial realism and complete confidentiality.
We also advise buyers seeking established businesses and provide support with related commercial property transactions where business and property interests are closely linked.
Our aim is simple: to help business owners make informed decisions and achieve successful outcomes.
To find out how we can help, please get in touch.
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Frequently asked questions
A business broker is an expert consultant who specialises in selling and buying businesses. They act as intermediaries, facilitating smooth transactions between buyers and sellers.
We offer comprehensive services for selling and buying businesses, including business valuation, market analysis, matching buyers with sellers and providing expert negotiation and transaction support.
Our team provides bespoke consultancy and support, guiding you from the initial consultation and business valuation all the way to finding the right buyer. We handle the complexities of the sales process, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience.
We offer personalised support to help you find and acquire the right business. This includes providing a selection of suitable business opportunities, advising on market trends and assisting with negotiations.
With our rich heritage, deep market knowledge and bespoke, empathetic approach, we offer a unique service tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a successful and fulfilling business transaction.
There is no simple formula for valuing a business. Whilst financial performance is important, buyers also consider a range of other factors when deciding what they are prepared to pay.
We assess the business's maintainable earnings, the level of risk, the strength of the management team, customer concentration, growth opportunities and current buyer demand. We also draw upon our knowledge of comparable transactions and prevailing market conditions.
Every business is different, which is why two businesses with similar turnover or profit can achieve very different sale prices. Our aim is to provide a realistic commercial opinion of what your business may be worth in the current market and, where appropriate, identify opportunities to enhance its value before a sale.
We combine traditional values of trust and integrity with innovative marketing strategies, providing a service that’s deeply personal and highly professional.
Simply contact us to schedule a consultation. Our team will discuss your needs and guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and successful business selling or buying journey.
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Arrange a confidential discussion
Whether you’re considering selling your business, looking to acquire an established business or simply exploring your options, we’d be pleased to discuss how we can help.
We’ll take the time to understand your objectives, answer your questions and explain the options available, providing straightforward, practical advice based on real market experience.
Contact us today to arrange an initial confidential discussion.