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Guesthouse East Under New Ownership
The Guesthouse East in Hartington Place has new owners, who purchased the property via GPS-Direct's Eastbourne office. In fact this property never reached the open market, but was snapped up by waiting registered applicants, Carl and Sarah Stanger. The business is unique in Eastbourne as it trades as an Aparthotel and we wish Carl and Sarah every success in their new venture.&...Read More
Coffee Shop Sold in Heathfield
GPS-Direct are delighted to announce the sale of the Pigsty Coffee & Antiques Shop in Heathfield High Street and we wish the new owner, local restaurateur Kazim Kaplan, every success in his newly growing empire. August 2009...Read More
Recent Business Sales
The Eastbourne office of GPS-Direct is pleased to announce the sale of two local companies. The Oak Tree in Terminus Road has been bought by existing local restaurateur, Maurizio Manfredi, as the site for his second restaurant in the town 'Mo Mambo Mania'. Tyres Direct on the Chaucer Industrial Estate in Polegate has been sold to Craig Derham, in his first venture in...Read More
Another Care Home Sold by GPS-Direct
Sold on behalf of private operators to ACH, who comment: "'Aitch Care Homes (London) Ltd are pleased to announce their latest acquisition in Hove. The purchase of Cloverdale House, formerly known as Amberley, represents a significant addition to the portfolio of this Adult Learning Difficulty specialist provider. Andrew Bradley, Estates Manager for ACH commented, 'This is a loca...Read More
Local Firm is Beating the Recession (Press Release)
GPS-Direct's Eastbourne office has in the last twelve months alone sold seven local Hotels making it one of the leading “business transfer agencies” in the town. GPS has an extensive knowledge of Eastbourne and surrounding areas and has gained a reputation for getting results. Recent sales have included hotels, restaurants, pubs, care homes, retail and service companies. GPS-Dir...Read More
Tropical Fish Wholesaler Sold by GPS-Direct
GPS-Direct are pleased to announce the sale of South Coast Tropics, a local company specialising in the sale of both tropical and cold water fish. The business was sold on behalf of a vendor who had been the trade for some 20 years to John Inman, a local businessman with a keen interest in tropical fish. February 2009...Read More
Care Home Sold by GPS-Direct
Sold on behalf of private operators to a national provider of services to people with autism and aspergers; the former care home in Poole will be used by the new owers to provide accommodation in conjunction with their two existing schools. The deal was concluded particularly quickly, with completion taking place within 6 weeks of terms being agreed. GPS-Direct are continuing to look for o...Read More
New Name for Eastbourne Seafront Hotel (Press Release)
The Channel View Hotel in Royal Parade has a new name and new owners. It’s been bought by Barbara and Colin Cameron from Tonbridge in Kent who are going to re name it “Sea View”. Barbara says “I’ve spent the last 19 years working as a design manager for a mail order company and wanted the opportunity to start up a business. I am very excited about owning...Read More
Award Winning Hotel under New Ownership(Press Release)
One of Eastbourne's top Guesthouses,The Cherry Treein Silverdale Road, is now under new ownership. It was sold by Lynda Couch-Smith who acquired it in 2004 and carried out an extensive refurbishment programme to improve its Star rating. The Cherry Tree gained entry into the Michelin Guide two years running and was named Small Business of the Year in 2005/6. The new owners are Carol and...Read More
Legendary Brighton Café Sold by GPS-Direct
A legendary all-night café, which has served hungry revellers for more than 30 years has been sold by GPS-Direct off of an asking price of £175,000. The family business has been sold to Jane and Tony Parnell from Chipping Norton. Jane was once a regular customer of the cafe, during her time studying catering in the town. The sale proves that, even in difficult...Read More