It’s all about potential Valuations are related to trade but based on transactional evidence For an accurate valuation, insist on a specialist Garden centres are now established and significant retail and leisure destinations in their own right. However, the approach to valuing garden centres differs significantly when compared with other… read more »
February 2017: Gilbert Evans partner and Rating expert Allen Evans was invited to write an article for DIY Week on the Rating Revaluation and what it means for the garden centre sector. You can read his article here DIYWEEK-24FEB17-PG6
February 2017: Gilbert Evans has advised Woodborough Garden Centre in Wiltshire on the sale of its business to Whitehall Garden Centre Group. The acquisition of the family-run centre, located on an 18-acre site, brings Whitehall Garden Centre Group’s portfolio to three garden centres. Mike Gilbert, partner at Gilbert Evans, explains:… read more »
December 2016: Gilbert Evans has advised the Q Garden Centre on the successful sale of its Abbey Garden Centre in Titchfield, Hampshire to Stewarts Garden Centres. The transaction added a third centre to Stewarts Garden Centres’ portfolio alongside sites at Christchurch and Broomhill in Dorset. Mike Gilbert, partner at Gilbert Evans… read more »
Only one chance to get it right Preparation is key Professional advice is vital Most garden centre owners will only ever sell a business once in their lives, but preparing and placing a garden centre for sale is far from straightforward. The process is likely to be a new experience… read more »