Whether you are buying or selling a dental practice you want to make sure that you are getting the right price and the sale goes through smoothly.

Dentistry is a highly specialised and dynamic sector, so obtaining quality and professional advice is crucial. Here we’ve asked various experts at Christie & Co, the only RICS regulated firm dealing with both accredited ‘Red Book’ valuations and dental practice sales, to offer their market-tested advice. This guide to buying or selling a practice is based on their experience, sector familiarity and insights into market trends.

Buying a dental practice

Buying and running a practice is an ambition for many qualified dentists. There are several benefits to becoming your own boss; having the autonomy to decide what work you will be doing and when, and of course, reaping the financial rewards.

Here we provide some ‘top tips’ for what to consider when purchasing a dental practice whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to expand your current portfolio: