Prepare 6–12 months ahead
- Tidy up the books: clean P&Ls, BAS lodged, owner's wages and add-backs documented
- Talk to your landlord and fuel company about lease options and transfer requirements
- Get recent tank integrity tests and gather any environmental reports
- Fix visible maintenance issues. Buyers notice the forecourt first.
Broker or private sale?
A specialist broker brings buyer networks, pricing experience and negotiation, for a commission. Selling privately saves the commission but you handle enquiries, confidentiality and negotiation yourself. Servo For Sale supports both: list privately, or find a broker in our directory.
Make the listing work
- Lead with the numbers buyers filter on: litres per month, shop sales per week, EBITDA and lease remaining
- Use at least 10 good photos: forecourt, canopy, shop, car wash, back of house
- Explain the operating model and supply agreement in plain English
- Use a confidential listing and the deed if staff or customers mustn't know
List your servo
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