Acquisitions

ONE

Identifying Requirements

Scope out size, usage, location, tenure, hours of operation, facilities, utilities and specification.

TWO

Search

Produce realistic acquisition possibilities without unnecessarily alerting the market.

THREE

Shortlisting

Identify the strongest acquisition targets.

FOUR

Inspections

Initial property inspections with clients of strongest acquisition targets.

FIVE

Decisions

Reporting to the board / management team for the start of the decision making process.

SIX

Negotiations

Our experienced negotiators begin talks with landlords, landlords’ agents and other third parties to ensure the best client outcomes and advise on appropriate course of action.

SEVEN

Designing of Heads of Terms

Negotiating and designing appropriate Heads of Terms is absolutely vital for a successful property acquisition.

We advise clients to focus on this important professional process so there is clear understanding on all elements of the commercial agreement to ensure completion and avoid unnecessary delays and additional legal intervention.

EIGHT

Due Diligence

We liaise with third party professionals such as surveyors to oversee and resolve a wide range of due diligence requirements. We project manage technical requirements such as building condition reports and specialist surveys for electrical, floor loading, environmental and ecological specifications. We manage local authority compliance requirements.

NINE

Continual Communication

SBM plays a pivotal role in co-ordinating all parties during the completion process. A core part of our service is to ensure there continuing communication among all stakeholders. We provide the support and expertise to successfully manage this process to deliver successful outcomes.