Blogs
Thought provoking and relevant, our blog has regular insight into all our sectors

Some of the UK’s most brilliant buildings present new opportunities for SEN providers
Vicky Marsland, Associate Director - Childcare & Education, shares her insight into the specialist education market and the opportunities arising for those looking to expand their portfolios...
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Key things to consider before selling your nursery business
Selling the businesses that you’ve spent years, perhaps decades, building is a big deal and can be quite stressful, but it doesn’t really need to be.
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The rise in demand for private dental practices in Greater London
Writing for Private Dentistry magazine, Senior Business Agent, Tony Walker, analyses the rise in demand for private dental practices in Greater London.
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The Cost of Living Crisis – how will the Convenience Sector fare?
Rising operational costs will be an increasingly important material consideration when valuing commercial real estate (going concern businesses) moving forward. This may also affect the affordability of rent, which is a possible concern for landlords. Christie & Co Associate Director Nick Bywater reflects on the recent ACS Summit at the Birmingham NEC, where the cost of living crisis was top of mind for delegates and speakers.
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COFFEE BREAK with… James Knight, Senior Business Agent - Care
Coffee Break with… is a Christie & Co series showcasing the brilliance, expertise, and diversity of our network of over 200 employees.
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Thinking about growing your pharmacy portfolio? Here are five things you need to consider
Growing your pharmacy portfolio can be a big but very rewarding process.
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How has the pandemic impacted appetite for independent schools?
Before the pandemic, appetite for independent schools across the UK was varied, however, prolific buyers were primarily looking to acquire successful, larger, well-run schools with a strong leadership team in place.
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Care Market Insight: Scotland
Senior Director, Martin Daw, shares a glimpse into the Scottish care market...
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‘Fonds de commerce’: the unique French lease concept explained
The concept of ‘fonds de commerce’, a French specificity, is so unique that there is no translation of this term in any other language. There is no legal definition of ‘fonds de commerce’ but a doctrinal and jurisprudential definition according to which a ‘fonds de commerce’ is formed by a set of assets belonging to a distinct legal entity and which includes: - tangible items, such as equipment, goods and machinery, - intangible elements, such as customers, goodwill, and the trade name.
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Insight: Country pub market activity across the home counties in Q1
2022 has kicked off to a strong start for the country pub market across the Home Counties, with Christie & Co’s Hospitality team completing on six individual pub sales across the region during March alone.
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