BUYING A KENNELS AND CATTERY

Christopher Armstrong

First published in March/April 2003 Edition

There are numerous factors to be taken into consideration when buying a boarding establishment. Above all remember that this is a business transaction that must be executed in a professional manner. Do not allow "heart to rule head" and do your research thoroughly.

Factors that should be considered include:-

• Qualifications
• Self Analysis
• Location
• Accounts
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Buildings - Buyer Beware
• Planning Permissions
• Consultancy
• Environmental Considerations
• Flood Plain
• Finance
• Goodwill
• Fraud
• Annual Inspection Reports
• Local Structure Plan
• Market research
• Call on Neighbours
• Selling On