The Role of an Accountant When Selling an Estate or Letting Agency
Most estate and letting agency owners think of their accountant as the person who prepares annual accounts and files tax […]
Estate Agency
1 June 2026
Franchise Business Sales
Vendor Loans in Franchise Territory Sales: How Seller Finance Works
When a franchise territory sale reaches heads of terms and the buyer’s funding position becomes clear, a gap often opens
Dental Industry
The Transition Period After Selling a Dental Practice: What to Expect
Most sellers focus their attention on getting to completion. The transition period is what happens after completion — and for
Estate & Lettings Industry
The Role of a Solicitor When Selling an Estate or Letting Agency
Estate and letting agency sales require specialist legal representation — not a generalist commercial solicitor. Management agreement assignments, AMFI earn-out mechanics, TUPE compliance, and CMP/compliance warranties are all sector-specific. This depth guide covers why the specialism matters, what your solicitor does at each stage from heads of terms to post-completion, how to choose one, and the common mistakes that cost sellers money.
Dental Industry
The Role of a Solicitor When Selling a Dental Practice
A specialist dental solicitor handles three regulatory processes no general commercial solicitor understands: NHS contract novation (ICB application, four to eight weeks), CQC registration (twelve to twenty-four weeks, buyer applies during DD), and associate employment status risk (the most common post-completion warranty claim source). This depth guide covers NHS novation mechanics and interim period risk allocation, the CQC critical path, SPA dental provisions (NHS contract warranties, performer obligations, disclosure letter requirements, non-compete scope), TUPE for clinical and administrative staff, and why you must instruct before heads of terms — not after.