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When you decide to sell your property business, your first instinct is often to verify the cash in the bank of the person across the table. It’s a natural reaction. You want to know that the buyer is, as they say, good for it. However, in the world of professional mid-market M&A, focusing solely on a bank statement is a mistake that can lead you to overlook the most capable and sophisticated acquirers.

I want to explain why Proof of Funds is not the most important question you should be asking of a potential seller and why understanding deal structure is the real key to your successful exit.

Read more: https://tonuaboaba.com/why-proof-of-funds-wrong-question-for-sellers/

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The Share Purchase vs. Asset Purchase: Navigating the Most Tax-Efficient Exit in 2026

As a former Quantity Surveyor now looking to acquire property businesses, I’ve spent over 30 years looking at structures: not just the physical foundations of a building, but the financial and legal foundations of a business. When it comes to exiting your real estate agency, the structural integrity of your deal is determined by one choice: Share Purchase (SPA) vs. Asset Purchase (APA).

In February 2026, this choice is more than a technicality; it is a multi-thousand-pound tax decision. With the April 6th tax cliff fast approaching, understanding these mechanisms is essential for any owner looking to protect their lifetime of work.

Read more: https://tonuaboaba.com/the-share-purchase-vs-asset-purchase/

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You’ve built your property business from the ground up. You’ve navigated the regulations, managed the tenants, and grown your portfolio. Now, you’re at the exit table. The buyer offers you a price that meets your expectations, but there’s a catch: a significant portion of that money is tied to an earn-out.

An earn-out is a deal structure where a portion of the purchase price is paid after completion, contingent on the business hitting specific financial targets. On paper, it’s a great way to bridge the valuation gap. In reality, it is one of the most contentious parts of any merger or acquisition deal.

If you want to protect your final payout as a seller, you need to understand why these structures often crumble and how to bulletproof your Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA).

Read more: https://tonuaboaba.com/protect-your-final-payout-avoid-earn-out-pitfalls/

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Exit Strategy or Identity Crisis? Why Most Founders Sell to the Wrong Buyer

For any entrepreneur, selling a business is often considered the ultimate goal. Years of sacrifice, sleepless nights and relentless problem‑solving culminate in a single transaction that promises freedom, wealth and recognition. Yet for many founders, the glow of the exit fades quickly. What looked like a triumphant conclusion becomes a source of regret, frustration and a loss of identity.

Why? Because too many founders sell to the wrong buyer.

The wrong buyer isn’t necessarily the one offering the lowest price. In fact, many founders are seduced by the highest bid, only to discover later that the deal came with hidden costs: cultural clashes, dismantled teams, diluted values and a legacy that feels erased. The real danger lies not in the financials, but in the misalignment between the buyer’s vision and the founder’s priorities.

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How to Agree on Terms That Work for You and Your Buyer

Negotiating terms with a buyer can often feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, you want to safeguard your interests and ensure the agreement supports your long‑term goals. On the other, you need to make the deal appealing enough for the buyer to commit with confidence. Striking that balance is rarely straightforward.

The challenge is that much of the advice available tends to be either overly technical and full of jargon or so broad that it fails to address the realities of everyday transactions. Sellers and buyers alike need guidance that is practical, grounded in experience and adaptable to the unique circumstances of each deal.

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If you’re a landlord and you haven’t heard of Making Tax Digital, or if you’ve been thinking ‘I know it’s coming, I’ll get round to reading up on it eventually’… well, here’s your friendly wake-up call…

Whether you’ve got a single buy-to-let or a large portfolio, the way you manage and report your rental income is changing… and for some landlords, that change is coming in less than a year! Click here to read the full article