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Specialist Pet & Exotic Animal Retail Business
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
37 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3PP
A rare opportunity to acquire an established, well-regarded independent pet and exotic animal retail business in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. This is a genuine going concern sale, offered with all goodwill, fixtures and fittings, and stock at valuation. Trading staff transfer under TUPE, providing an experienced team from day one.
The business has built a loyal and established customer base over many years in the specialist pet and exotic animal sector.
The new owner would benefit from an immediate income stream, a trained team, fully fitted premises, and an existing supplier network across live animals, feeds, accessories and specialist equipment.
The Opportunity at a Glance
• Established exotic and specialist pet retail business — not a standard pet shop
• Consistent trading history with a loyal and repeat customer base
• Experienced staff transferring with the business under TUPE
• Fully fitted and operational trading premises — ready to trade from day one
• Comprehensive stock included at independently agreed trade valuation
• All fixtures, fittings, display units, caging, equipment and signage included
• Existing supplier relationships across live animals, feeds and accessories
• Suitable for an experienced retailer, animal professional, or motivated buyer with relevant sector knowledge
Premises and Lease
• Landlord: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
• Address: 37 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3PP
• Lease currently running on a periodic basis — new lease to be negotiated with the council on completion
• Annual rent: Available on request to serious enquirers
• Permitted use: Retail pet and animal sales
What Is Included in the Sale
• All goodwill and trading history
• Full fixtures and fittings — display shelving, animal enclosures, caging, lighting and specialist equipment
• Stock at independently agreed trade valuation — live animals valued at original trade purchase price
• Existing staff under TUPE transfer — buyer takes on all existing employment contracts and terms
• Supplier contact list and existing account relationships
• Trading name not included — buyer will trade under their own chosen name
Licensing
The business currently holds the relevant 'five star' animal activity licence for this premises. As with all business transfers of this nature, the buyer will need to apply for their own licence in their own name. Buyers with relevant experience and appropriate premises will be well placed to do so. Further information on request.
Financial Overview
The business has a solid trading history with a healthy and consistent annual turnover. Three years of unaudited statutory accounts are available to serious buyers following a signed non-disclosure agreement. All financial detail to be discussed in person. Accounts prepared by Wenn Townsend, Chartered Accountants, Oxford.
Who This Suits
This opportunity would suit an experienced pet or animal professional looking to own their own business, an existing retailer looking to expand into the exotic and specialist animal sector, or an investor with the right management team in place. A background in animal care or retail management in this sector is strongly recommended.
Asking Price
£60, 000. Offers invited based on goodwill, fixtures and fittings, and stock at valuation. All figures to be discussed with serious enquirers only. No time wasters please.
To register your interest or request further information please contact:
Steve Patrick — Animaltastic Limited
Email: [email protected]
All enquiries treated in strict confidence. Viewings strictly by appointment only.
This business is offered for sale by the current directors of Animaltastic Limited. All figures are indicative and subject to independent verification. Prospective buyers are advised to seek independent legal and financial advice before proceeding. Staff transfers are subject to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). Buyer assumes full responsibility for all existing staff contracts and terms upon transfer. Animal activity licences are issued under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and cannot be transferred — the buyer must apply in their own name.
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
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