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Are you Considering a Sale of Your Business?

We can help both business owners and potential new business owners across the Region buy and sell the following types of businesses including:

Cottage Complexes
Holiday Parks and Campsites
Hotels, Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfasts
Hospitality Businesses including Bars, Pubs and Night Venues
Eating Establishments including Cafes ,Restaurants and Takeaways
Retail Businesses including Convenience Stores and Post Offices
Confidential Business Sales
Manufacturing, Distribution and Wholesale
Home Based and Online Business

So – how does the process work?

It starts with a full market appraisal including:

An inspection to fully understand how the business works coupled with a detailed analysis of your accounts to create a market valuation. This is likely to be in respect of the business and asset either on a freehold or leasehold basis but can also take the form of a share sale.

This will often include advice on preparing the business for a sale which may involve getting up to date or abridged accounts, getting quality photographs, floor plans and ensuring that things like licences and an up-to-date EPC are in place.

We make sure you know exactly what you need to have ready to commence marketing.

We will work alongside you to agree a marketing plan – the timing of the marketing launch can be crucial when selling a business, particularly if is a business associated with the tourism sector. We will also create a marketing plan to identify where the business is marketed, to ensure that we target potential buyers.

If you are looking to sell, we can help. Please call 01752 222135.

View Profile Consultant

Paul Goss Consultant

Paul joined Huntley & Partners in 1981 and was responsible for the valuation and sale of all types of small businesses throughout the South West, progressing through the ranks to Partner. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of all types of trades. Paul joined the Listers Property Consultancy in 2024 and is now based at our Plymouth office as a consultant sharing his wealth of knowledge and negotiating skills within our Business Transfer sector. In his younger days Paul was a fanatical sportsman, having played for Plymouth Albion. These days he is happiest walking with his family and dog on Dartmoor.

Contact Information

Department: Business Transfer

Role: Consultant

Telephone: 01752 206020

Mobile: 07570 384544

Email: pg@listers.uk.com
View Profile Associate / Head of Business Transfer - Miller Commercial

Graham Timmins Associate / Head of Business Transfer - Miller Commercial

In 2023 Graham marked 20 years with the business and oversees the Business Transfer Department who provide an expert service to client looking to sell or lease their business throughout the whole of the South West. He specialises in the Leisure Industry, connecting the owners of campsites, hotels, guesthouses, holiday parks, cafes and restaurants, with suitable buyers. Graham is a keen tennis player and enjoys classical music.

Contact Information

Role: Associate / Head of Business Transfer - Miller Commercial

Telephone: 01872 247019

Mobile: 07900 604 078

Email: gt@miller-commercial.co.uk
View Profile Senior Surveyor - Miller Commercial

Jonny Bright Senior Surveyor - Miller Commercial

Jonny has been a valued member of our team since 2019, where he focuses on delivering practical advice to business owners and landlords across the retail, industrial, hospitality and office markets, alongside disposals in the investment and development sectors. His deep understanding of the Cornwall market, connections with solicitors, accountants, bankers and planners and attention to detail ensure that his clients receive tailored solutions to meet their needs. Outside of work Jonny can be found reading, sea swimming, cycling around the coast, and exploring coves and paddle boarding spots with his two children.

Contact Information

Department: Business Transfer

Role: Senior Surveyor - Miller Commercial

Telephone: 01872 247022

Mobile: 07425 311 949

Email: jb@miller-commercial.co.uk
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Leigh Robinson Commercial Agency Surveyor - Listers

Leigh joined the Listers' commercial agency team in August 2024. He is a Plymouth lad and has previously worked alongside Gareth for a number of years. Since 2019 Leigh worked for Kovia Group in Plymouth heading up their Office Operations but has experience in residential lettings with Atwell Martin and as a new properties manager for Coast & Country Cottages. Previous to that he was a senior property consultant for Lang Town & Country. Outside of work his main interests revolve around sport and fitness and he has spent time in the USA as a professional basketball coach.

Contact Information

Department: Commercial Agency

Role: Commercial Agency Surveyor - Listers

Telephone: 01752 222135

Mobile: 07386 667528

Email: lar@listers.uk.com

What our clients say

“We used Miller Commercial to sell our self catering holiday site. From the initial meeting with Graham (Timmins) right though to the completion of the sale, he displayed his many years of experience in selling commercial property, by supporting us through the process (which for us, was not as straight forward as it could have been) in a both professional and friendly manner. At no point did we feel that we could not contact Graham with any of our concerns, no matter how small and we were always kept informed by Graham at every stage. If you are looking to sell your business, I would recommend you contact Graham and benefit from his excellent service, just as we did.”
- Valleybrook Holidays Client
“Miller Commercial have acted for us for over a decade in various capacities including undertaking valuation work and development appraisals together with acquisition work and property management. We have always found them to be approachable and to provide innovative solutions.”
- Stuart Ivall, Director, RM Developments Ltd
“I found all the staff at Miller Commercial very professional and enthusiastic. We were very lucky to have them dealing with the sale of our restaurant guiding and advising us every step of the way. I felt I was receiving personal attention at all times, there was always someone at the end of the phone should I need to speak somebody. Thank you to everyone for giving a first class service and should I need a commercial agent again I would have no hesitation in contacting Miller Commercial.”
- Owner, On Shore, St Ives
“I am so, so grateful to Susanna Sawle for expediting my Valuation. In addition it’s a huge relief that the valuation came out at the price it did. It means so much to us that we can now progress and move forwards for both our business and family life. My sincere thanks.”
- Emma Caddis, Business Development Manager, Unlocking Potential
“We dealt with Miller Commercial to sell our restaurant and their attention with this difficult sale was amazing; 6 failed sales which were all for odd reasons, but they never gave up and worked really hard to secure a good sale in the end. I would always use Miller Commercial again for sure.”
- Kimberley Spence
“As the the lease was coming to an end I was naturally concerned that the vacating tenant kept to the lease agreement in making good any repairs that were deemed necessary. The Management Surveyor handled all this very professionally, bringing in third party experts where necessary to provide evidence to the tenant and ensuring that the tenant was fully aware of their responsibilities. Throughout the process they gave me regular updates, keeping me informed of progress right through to a satisfactory conclusion.”
- Property Management Client
“Graham Timmins guided us through the complexities of buying our campsite, which involved liaising with our financial Broker, solicitor and our Accountant and helped us to realise our dream of moving to the Coast. We would recommend Graham and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.”
- Purchasers of Treveague Campsite, Gorran
“We have bought and sold a business through Miller Commercial and found the help and advice whilst buying invaluable. When we decided to sell the business, we automatically called them again. The Business Transfer agent came out to value the business, take photographs and gather information and it was put onto the market. We were kept informed of all interested purchasers. A potential buyer was found relatively quickly and they kept the sale progressing and again kept us in the loop at all times. Generally we were delighted with the service offered and we would almost certainly use Miller Commercial again. ”
- Debbie and Adrian Bird