Start with the customer and operation

Identify who would buy the product or service, how you would reach them and what it would cost to operate. The property decision should follow those requirements.

For a guesthouse or tourism business, investigate demand, running costs and permissions. For storage or distribution, focus on access, security and handling requirements. For production or food operations, seek specialist advice on the site and regulatory needs.

Compare sites using the same questions

• Can the intended activity be carried out there, with the necessary permissions?
• Are access, services and usable space sufficient for the operation?
• What works and equipment are needed before opening?
• What costs remain if trading starts late or demand is lower?
• How could the premises be exited, adapted or transferred if plans change?

Verify incentives and market claims

Ask GIEPA and relevant authorities about current opportunities, eligibility and approvals. Do not assume that an old list of priority sectors or tax concessions remains applicable.

Request evidence for claims about profitability, occupancy or demand. A business sale should be investigated through its records and legal arrangements, not only its property photographs.

Discuss the proposal with the right advisers

We can take an enquiry about the premises and intended use. Legal work, financial assessment, tax and technical investigations should be scoped with the appropriate professionals. No particular sector or site is represented here as a guaranteed investment.