Recent Activity

Our recent activity from the Christie & Co retail team covers convenience stores, and forecourts and garden centres.

Recent Retail Publications

Retail Mid-Year Review 2021

We have sold a Retail business every working day of 2021 so far. Read our Retail Mid-Year Review for information on the retail landscape, the funding landscape and much more.

Focus on Retail | September 2020

We have created a report looking at the retail market trends since COVID-19 and how this has impacted offers and viewings over the last few months.

Retail Market Update July 2020

How will the crisis impact the convenience retail sector? What is the current demand from buyers?

Sale and Leaseback – A viable funding alternative for convenience retail and forecourt operators?

As the Bank of England starts to seriously consider the need for interest rate rises, this may be a good time to consider sale and leaseback

Comment: Know your options to navigate the future of roadside retail

After a busy but enjoyable few weeks of industry events, punctuated by temperature-checks and lateral flow tests, I’ve had time to reflect on fuel retailers, suppliers and industry bodies’ general vie...

Autumn Budget 2021 Response

On Wednesday 27 October 2021, the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Budget and three-year spending review to Parliament. Notably, this was his first Autumn Budget since the UK went into...

Hungry buyers eye the Scottish retail market

Although the Scottish Government's Covid-19 guidance on movement differed from that south of the border over the last year or so, the convenience and forecourt property markets have painted a similar ...

FOCUS ON RETAIL PROPERTY: It’s a bull market

Demand for forecourt property has never been stronger, with values in their ninth consecutive year of growth.

Owners of Four Turnings Garage, Fowey retire after 51 years operating this popular forecourt

On behalf of Penny and Chris Jones, specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is delighted to announce the freehold sale of Four Turnings Garage in Fowey to a group of local investors.

Gellideg Post Office sold through Christie & Co for the first time in 24 years as owner retires

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co is pleased to report Gellideg Post Office & Stores has been sold for the first time in 24 years, to first time buyers from London, with funding for ...

Local operator snaps up Yorkley Post Office through Christie & Co as owners semi-retire

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co is pleased to announce Yorkley Post Office has been sold to an experienced local operator.

Fusion Deli in Didsbury set for takeover as previous owner retires

Specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co is pleased to report Fusion Deli, located in the South Manchester village of Didsbury, has been sold to first-time buyers.

Brand-new Thornley convenience store sold to expanding independent operators through Christie & Co

Specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co, has completed on the sale of Jacks of Thornley, a freehold convenience store located in the busy village of Thornley, in County Durham.

COMPLETED: Project Ranger

Eight Petrol Stations throughout the North East of England PLUS a plot of land with development potential.

Project Endeavour

A selection of Bargain Booze, Wine Rack, Select Convenience and Central Convenience stores located across the UK. New opportunities are available as of August 2021. Don’t miss out!

Ansell Village Stores

We are delighted to bring to market a group of four convenience stores and Post Offices, located in the vibrant counties of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Coughlans Bakery

We are delighted to bring to market an award winning, family-run artisan bakery and café business.

Project Gift

An exciting opportunity to acquire a recognisable UK toy and gift brand with two established online sales platforms.

From start to finish, it has been a great journey working with Christie & Co. It hasn’t been easy but hats off to the team for their very hard work to make this happen. Thank you.
Faruk Divelli | Swan Service Station Seller
Andrew Birnie at Christie & Co first gave me the relevant details for the store and arranged a site viewing, he then managed the deal right through to completion.
Ananth Subbarayan | Premier Xpress, Stockton-on-Tees Buyer
Having dealt with many Estate Agents over my 30 year property career building a substantial mixed portfolio of residential and now commercial property, I’ve learnt that it’s not an Estate Agent you need, it’s a partner in property, and Christie & Co have certainly proven to be just that.
Mark Sawkins | Sawkins Properties Buyer
I am delighted to have been successful in acquiring this store, my first venture. The process of purchasing was straight forward, and I appreciated the guidance of the selling agent Tom Glanvill.
Rajeevan Thevarajah | Sherborne Road Stores Buyer
I have enjoyed operating the store during my time there, but I wanted to look towards retirement and a slower pace of life. Stephen Bell and Dave Morris helped me secure a sale so that I can realise my plans.
Vijay Odedra | Grange Convenience Store Seller
From start to finish, it has been a great journey working with Christie & Co. It hasn’t been easy but hats off to the team for their very hard work to make this happen. Thank you.
Faruk Divelli | Swan Service Station Seller
Andrew Birnie at Christie & Co first gave me the relevant details for the store and arranged a site viewing, he then managed the deal right through to completion.
Ananth Subbarayan | Premier Xpress, Stockton-on-Tees Buyer