Location: EAST SUSSEX – 930

A well-established East Sussex property law firm is available for acquisition, offering strong historical profitability, an established client base and opportunities for future growth. The practice specialises in residential conveyancing and wills, with annual fee income of approximately £385,000.

Headline Points

• A specialist property law firm operating from one site, offering a modern, professional and approachable service

Practice Revenue

• Year end: 31 March
• Fee income for the year ended 31 March 2026: £385,589 (up 36% since 2022)
• Fee income for the seven months to 31 October 2026: c. £176,500 (management accounts)
• WIP as at 31 October 2026: c. £55,000
• No bank borrowings

Business Overview

• Well-established and highly regarded practice with many returning clients and a local referral network
• Based in an affluent market town, in High Street premises (lease forms part of the transaction)
• Work mix: 93% Residential Conveyancing, 7% Wills
• CQS accredited and on the main lender panels
• PII in place to 31 March 2028

Headcount

• Staff to remain/transfer with the business

Investment Highlights

• Pre-tax margins of 47% to 57% in each of the last five years
• Kept deliberately small, leaving clear room to grow

Transaction Overview

• The director will remain as COLP and/or COFA until SRA approval of the change

Offers invited