Automotive and roadside property.

Car sales is usually treated as sui generis in England, so it needs a specific planning permission rather than sitting in a standard use class. Check the site's planning history before committing.

Authorisation is tied to the site, equipment and approved testers. A change of ownership generally requires a new application to the DVSA, so build the timeline into your plans.

Tank integrity and age, interceptor condition, environmental survey results, petroleum storage certificate, fuel supply agreements and any tie to a supplier, plus shop trading figures.

Roadside sites often have redevelopment value, but contamination remediation and access constraints can be significant costs. Price them into any residual appraisal.