Ernest Wilson

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If It was possible ,I would have rated no star for the customer service.I was charged the price of six months for advertising , unfortunately the company did the work for me for only four weeks .after that four weeks , the first lockdown began and I shouldn’t have been charged for the extra five months as there were no advertisement for five months , only for one month  . Overall I am not happy with the customer service provided to me during the first COVID-19 lockdown. I lost my money due to lockdown, but the company received the money and in return no service was given to me .

Although it’s not a guaranteed success rate, Ernest Wilson’s service is exceptional and I’m sure they could assist anyone with their future applications and get 100% pass rate! Leanne was attentive, knew every step of the process and very knowledgable. Excellent service to give you that piece of mind and take the pressure off.

I work for a company that has just completed the purchase of 6 x fish & chips takeaways/restaurants (with 2 further ones due to complete shortly)  and have nothing but praise for the way the agent handled the transactions. We had a main point of contact (Michael Peel) who ensured by liaising with both parties Solicitors that all the businesses completed as scheduled – highly recommended if you are thinking of buying or selling a business.

Many thanks to Jonathan at Ernest Wilson for contracting us in to deep clean one of the. restaurants they manage. The whole team are very professional and attentive, I would definitely recommend!

We used the sub post office support service to help us through the post office application and approval process. Leanne supported us every step of the way despite the various difficulties and delays imposed by lockdowns and covid restrictions.  Leanne was  professional, knowledgeable and always quick to respond to our many queries. It was invaluable to have someone on hand who was familiar with the process and could guide us to ensure we got the best results. We are delighted to have been approved by the post office. We’d recommend this service to anyone wishing to purchase a post office.

We have just completed the sale of our business through Ernest Wilson and whilst the sale has been protracted that is for a variety of reasons, none attributable to Ernest Wilson.
I have been particularly impressed by how accessible the agents are, never saying “I’m in a meeting” and always responding immediately to any outstanding matter.
I was also impressed by how close they stayed to all parties as we cam closer to completion, in particular Michael Peel maintained a very close dialogue with the three sets of solicitors involved in this transaction, as well as the buyer, the seller and the landlord.
I would not hesitate to recommend Ernest Wilson, without any qualification.

I chose Ernest Wilson to sell my business after the professional way they dealt with me when I originally bought the business through them. All staff members were helpful and courteous, they helped me through the process smoothly. They have just completed the sale of this business for me six years on. I got the asking price I wanted and Cheree kept me informed regularly with updates,  and was very friendly and helpful. Michael dealt with the purchase side and he was so prompt at getting back to me with any queries I raised. I would highly recommend Ernest Wilson to anyone who is looking to sell their business.

Excellent, professional company.
Staff are lovely and very easy to deal with. Would 100% recommend.
Jodie

We have been dealing with Ernest Wilson for over 2 years now. They have helped us sell two businesses and move forward into another career path.
I've been reading some of the negative reviews on this page and three quarters of them are based on paying for selling their business, or paying for advertising.
Why would you expect that they'd advertise your business for nothing?
Work goes into the business advert as well as speaking with potential buyers.
It really confuses me that this is expected for free.
Our second business took over 9 months to sell. But that's just part and parcel of having a business. The right buyer eventually came along and we have now completed the sale.
Thank you Ernest Wilson for being more than understanding throughout our time doing business with you.
You never know, we may be doing business again in the near future!

Do not use this company if you value your time and money also if you don't want to go to court .Because I didn't want to deal with them and told them to cancel my contract 3 weeks before the contract ending they send me a bill for £ 6,919 and they said I have to pay it because I ended the contract early .Be careful and read the contract and Do Not Go with this company. They charge me a bill for £6,919  for a 30k business (business which I sold myself in the end and not with their customers or help.Read the contract!!!!

Great company, extremely knowledgable in their sector. Would definitely use them again, couldn't recommend enough

Professional service from start to finish. Staff are brilliant and would definitely recommend!

There is fee even if they couldn’t sell the business(advertising, management fees etc) which is unbearable.

We contacted several Business Agents in the UK when my wife and I started our process to look to invest in a business in the UK  as a springboard to help us with our exit strategy from China - having lived there for 15 years and 25 years in Asia in total.
Whilst several responded, Ernest Wilson stood out to us for taking the time and care to understand out needs and limitations as it pertained to working on this project from half way around the world.
Oiur contact - Emma Shaw - was brilliant, understanding, thoughtful and very responsive. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Emma and the greater team of Ernest Wilson in total

Just Brilliant, sold my premises in 6 weeks, very efficient service, great advice and guidance that ensured we got the best possible buyer and value. Very smooth transaction and staff really friendly to work with and clearly know what they are doing.  Thank you so much!!

Sold my cafe through Earnest Wilson,l can only say what an outstanding job the staff did at advertising and selling our buisness .The agent that we dealt with was Mark a genuinely nice guy and no problem or challenge was to much for him to handle and both my husband and I feel that no one could have helped us and completed the transaction more than Mark a real asset to your buisness regards Pauline and Brian

Hannah, Leanne and Owen provided a friendly, professional and efficient service, from start to finish.   Thank you!
I recommend Ernest Wilson to others that are considering buying, or selling, a business.

Dealt with Emma their sales negotiator - very easy to speak with, was professional, explained everything thoroughly and quick at replying to emails/calls. Also dealt with Leanne and Martin their in house finance brokers - both were very diligent in their fact finding mission for me, gave good advice and support. Unfortunately the sale fell through on the sellers behalf but I was pleased with the service I was provided with from Ernest Wilson.

I am really pleased to say that Wilsons gave me an excellent service in buying a post office business through them. The staff were extremely helpful and walked me through the whole process. I would highly recommend to anyone that if you are buying a business or want to be a post master the right place to contact it Ernest Wilsons business agents. Thanks for your service.

I have bought a bar through Ernest Wilson. The sale in itself for me has been quite challenging. I would like to give massive kudos to this team. Each individual who has worked on this sale has helped and guided me all the way through. I couldn’t have asked for more support from Stacey Archer who at the start set up the sale arranging countless viewings, access and provided many answers to many questions, Stacey really is an asset to this business. Stuart Moorhouse has managed the sale through to completion. This man is a saint and couldn’t have been more helpful. Stuart has been invaluable in this sale and I can not thank him enough. 

Should I ever be crazy enough to by another business I will certainly use Ernest Wilson Business as my agent. 

Thanks guys

Do not instruct..first time writting a negative review. Charge a lot of hidden fees. My business up for sale for over 2 years, didn't sell. Still they feel the need to charge £3500. When asked for breakdown came back with advertising costs????. Not helpful when trying to explain situation.

Hi I Bought a shop through Ernest Wilson the staff were fantastic the sale went through without problems and any questions I had were answered would definitely recommend them a special thanks to Chere who looked after me from start to finish.

I have dealt with Ernest Wilsons several times over the years and have only ever received a friendly, speedy and professional service. If you are looking to buy or sell I would highly recommend.

Were do I start. Not updating the information as time went on not updating me not doing the work in the timescale it should have been done not advising me about something important which was left untill the last minute and should have made clear from the start not following the instructions to which they had agreed not processing my complaint and totally ignoring it on numerous occasions not keeping me informed about the progress of the work they were doing ignoring my calls and not replying to questions or phone calls, repeatedly. Even after full clear evidence was provided.

Really really poor service fron start to finish.

When we started looking for a business we signed up with an account with Ernest Wilson. They sent profiles of relevant businesses on a relevant basis by email and by post (as per my request) following a chat on the phone to get a better idea of what we were looking for.
One evening I spotted a new email from Emma and it included details of a business recently brought to market. I sent an email and it was followed up by a phone call from my business partner in the morning. An appointment was arranged for that evening and we both fell in love with the building immediately. 
Emma was fantastic from start to finish. She talked us through the whole process and kept us up to date at every stage. She was quick at responding to any enquiries by phone or email and helped us through the best (and scariest) few weeks of our lives, all the way until completion. 
We also attended the offices in Leeds to sign some paperwork. The whole team were friendly, polite and professional and it is easy to see how Emma fits in so well.
Thank you Ernest Wilson for helping us take this big step in our amazing journey! We might be back in touch sooner than you think, when we choose to expand our business ;-)

Never written a negative review in my life but this was a must. Strongly wouldn't recommend.Its not that the business which me and my wife built up sold too quickly, i asked you for the total cost and then asked if this could increase, was told no. I just wanted to know all costs prior to agreeing for you to sell for US.Came to you billing us and guess what....... more money. 

The sale went through quickly because of us and the buyer having to get on to your staff. That was a discount price  ha ha ha ha!!

Would highly recommend Ernest Wilson, Excellent communication throughout the whole process of buying our new business. Emma was incredibly helpful and was always there to answer any questions that we had. Thanks again

Admittedly I am not into doing reviews!
However I feel as after three decades of doing business with Ernest Wilson selling millions of pounds worth of businesses, it was about time I did!
The reason I decided to do this review now, is because I am so impressed, despite challenging times in restaurant business sales, they managed to sell a substantial restaurant for me unexpectedly!
You’ll find the team dedicated, motivated, energetic, committed passionate & professional with a constant drive to sell a business!
But it doesn’t stop there!
They would ‘nurse’ the ‘done deal’ all the way to completion by being in touch with vendor & buyers as well as solicitor offering advice & guidance if necessary to all parties involved.
They also have ‘in house’ financial advisers to obtain loans!
Amazingly they do not seem just to look after the vendors but helpful & sympathetic with buyers need!
They have a deep knowledge of the market on various businesses/properties  & would advise you candidly! I have dealt with many agents locally, nationally & internationally before & I can honestly say that from my experience of dealing with Ernest Wilson, you will be ‘hard pushed’ to find a more eager agent to sellyour business or to find you one!I have dealt with many agents locally, nationally & internationally before & I can honestly say that from my experience of dealing with Ernest Wilson, you will be ‘hard pushed’ to find a more eager agent to sellyour business or to find you one!

I wish Ernest Wilson along with the team & their clients all the success.
Thank you the team.

Excellent customer service, deal promptly with all queries however complex the staff are efficient and friendly. Always professional and highly recommended. The process of selling or buying is made easier with their guidance and input up to completion including liaising with all parties and the solicitors.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Ernest Wilsons to Guide you through the process of buying a small business. They have been exceptionally helpful, provided a professional service and smoothed out any problems along the way quickly and efficiently. Many thanks to Emma, Chere and Owen in particular for their help in getting my business purchase over the line, as well as providing expertise on all aspects of ownership once the process of buying the business is complete.

They provided professional and no nonsense assistance with the asset sale of an online division of our business. Through a mixture of face to face and telephone support, Jonathan and Stuart managed a number of potential enquiries and one or the other of them were always available to assist and advise when necessary. I can highly recommend their expert and friendly team to anyone looking to sell their business.

I approached Ernest Wilson's to find a New Tenant for recently closed Cafe. Using their large client base as well as new interest they conducted a large number of immediate viewings for me as part of their service.  This resulting in a number of instant offers which has allowed the property to be let with new tenants in place within 2 months of first instruction. A job really well done. Thanks to all the team and their efforts.

Wonderful service from Owen, Martin and Jonathan. They could not have been more supportive in every step of the sale. We had lots of interest, lots of viewings and an offer after two weeks on the market. They were also the most competitive with rates of commission. Highly recommend.

My Husband and I have been in business for many years and over that time have sold four separate businesses with Ernest Wilson. 
Every time we use them,  they prove to be a fantastic and very professional company to deal with. 
Without fail they always find us buyers in the quickest manner, each sale have been very smooth and they never fail to get us what we want as sellers. 
We sold our latest business last month (they found us a buyer in 2 days of selling with them) and took 2 months to complete.
Emma Shaw has been fantastic and because of her we are both very happy with them as a company. Well done Emma. Thank you for everything.

I have just purchased a business from a lady called Vanessa at Ernest Wilson. She has been very helpful and professional all the way from my enquiry to completion of the business. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be using Ernest Wilson again in the future. 
Thanks Vanessa.

Ernest Wilson recently acted for myself in a business transfer, I found them to be professional from start to finish and communication was excellent.
They were proactive and hardworking at every point in my dealings with them, particularly Emma who explained the process clearly and kept me updated with progress as events unfolded. I believe they achieved the best possible sale price to buyers who were seeking a profitable opportunity. Would recommend highly.

I can highly recommend Ernest Wilson Business Agents for any commercial purchase/sale.

I recently purchased a commercial property and the process was extremely smooth from start to finish. 

I dealt with Emma Shaw who was extremely helpful, professional and more than happy to help. Emma dealt with emails and telephone calls promptly, offered advice and referred the purchase to the solicitors in a matter of days! I was very impressed and will be using them again.

Thanks again. Andy

I recently went in to Ernest Wilson to see about buying a business I had seen but it turned out to have sold that day. On arriving I had a meeting with a lovely Lady called Emma Shaw. Emma showed me some alternatives, one in the same village that caught my eye. Due to a number of issues we had a lot of negotiating regarding this but Emma and the staff where all very accommodating and solutions were met. This has now resulted in me owning my first commercial business, thank you very much Emma for all your time, patience and help during this process. I would highly recommend any first time buyer to go in and have a chat with Emma around any new venture, no matter how big or small.

We have recently sold our business through Ernest Wilson. They have been totally professional throughout. Paul always returned my calls no matter how late in the day. Emma was an absolute joy to work with she always managed to put a smile on my face even when the legal profession were driving me to distraction!
If you are thinking of selling your business we could not recommend them highly enough.

I would not recommend dealing with this company.  Sales people do a good job making out that there will be lots of buyers at the realistic price they had set and their dedicated sales person would keep us up to date.   Never heard from anyone in the 6 months that my business was for sale with them, until it was time to pay the £600 bill.  DON'T USE........ 

Their reply to this post says it all. They don't know who Hop Skip & Jump are and can we identify ourselves what a joke.  We are Hop Skip & Jump paid you lots of money to do nothing.

I would not recommend dealing with this company.  Sales people do a good job making out that there will be lots of buyers at the realistic price they had set and their dedicated sales person would keep us up to date.   Never heard from anyone in the 6 months that my business was for sale with them, until it was time to pay the £600 bill.  DON'T USE

Fantastic Service, Jonathan Holmes was great to deal with. Really happy. Will not hesitate to recommending him. Thank you Jonathan

If you are unhappy in your current job, why not work for yourself. That was how a conversation started almost 5 years ago, with Stuart from Ernest Wilson. Since then I’ve never looked back. Yes, I had to put the hard work in at the beginning, but all the profits were mine at the end of the day. If you are thinking of starting a business, just give staff at Ernest Wilson a call, like me, it could be the best decision you’ll ever make.

Ernest Wilson were a joy to deal with, Emma in particular. They were so helpful, especially considering that this was my first venture. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a business.

They give you so much more options than you would think, supporting you every step of the way and nothing is too much trouble.

Absolutely brilliant service and guidance received. Jonathan managed expectations superbly and negotiated for myself and with another party. Resulting in me being able to follow my dreams and aspirations in running my own Funeral Business. With Jonathan's careful assistance we have cemented a firm foundation for a solid and sound relationship between all concerned. Well done to Ernest Wilson, their capable staff and especially Jonathan. Thank you..

I cannot express my gratitude to Martin, Leanne, and Ernest Wilson as a whole enough!!
I had just started my business and rapidly outgrew my home desperately searching for premises with no luck.
I had searched for ages when I found a little unite Ernest Wilson had for sale.
I didn't own a property so had no credit and had a low income as a single mum and when I say I had searched every avenue I really had I was exhausted and about to give up!

When Martin stepped in and did his up most to make sure he gave me a chance with my new business venture and to get me in that shop! And he did just that! He went above and beyond to secure funding for me and make my business plan more attractive.
He made me think differently about my business, and then lenders thought differently about me. They didn't just sell me a property they gave me confidence and put me on the right track! 
I am now the proud owner of and currently doing up my very first premises, be it small, but be it mine!
I am eternally grateful and cannot recommend this business enough never mind the team of experts they have working for them!

Biggest thank you,

Lucy 
Lucy Locket Design

Very friendly and professional staff made the process very easy.  Superb professional shown by Jonathan Holmes giving us the time and space to make a big decision without putting us under pressure.

I have been dealing with Ernest Wilsons for nearly 2 years now and find them extremely professional and helpful, they are true professionals in what they do and highly recommend them!

I have known this company for 20 years and have done many works for them with repairs and maintenance and refurbishments to keep properties in good condition and i have even purchased a business from them myself. I find the staff very helpful,professional and friendly and would not hesitate to recommend in either buying or selling

My and my Partner have Dealt with Ernest Wilson twice and each time we have been Impressed with there quickness and professionalism .Without there help we wouldn't have our Business.

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A big shout out to Vanessa Lennon of Ernest Wilson...This wonderful lady is a star!!!
Me and my wife dealt with her on planning to buy a business and she did it as simple as it can be but our circumstances changes after we made our deposit..thinking that we cannot get our money back, I called her and explained everything and without any hesitation on her part saying that our money can be refunded...and just after two day's, we received a letter from Ernest Wilson saying that our money has already been refunded with the direct debit receipt attached to it.
The level of service that we received from this company was excellent plus the outstanding 
professionalism of Vanessa Lennon.
We highly recommend Ernest Wilson to anybody who wants to start on something...and most definitely recommend Vanessa to be your Sales Negotiator.

Many thanks to Martin, Leanne and Emma for the professional service they provided to my wife and I. They certainly made an overly complicated journey easier for us.

Probably one of the best landlords I have ever dealt with up to now!

The service provided was professional and empathetic throughout the process. I would recommend Ernest Wilson to others looking to sell or buy a business. The staff led me through each step quickly and carefully whilst no question was dodged or dismissed. Simple things such as replying quickly to emails are appreciated. Many thanks.

I have always received excellent service from everyone I have dealt with here and would highly recommend them.

I have always found Ernest Wilson very professional and easy to work with over many years.  I would not hesitate to recommend them.

I have just bought a tea rooms in East Yorkshire through Ernest Wilson. From Stacey at the beginning stages, to Leanne at completion, I was fully supported throughout every stage of the sale. They were both fantastic, and were always always on the other end of the phone to answer my questions, and put me at ease. A 1st class service.

During the sale of our business the staff at Ernest Wilson have all acted in a professional and courteous manner, concluding with prompt transfer of the funds into our account on the day of completion.

We've have worked with Ernest Wilson for many years now and there service, professionalism and support is second to none! You won't go wrong with these guys.

Hello,

My name is Asif and I just passed my sub postmaster interview. I am glad to say that Martin Humberstone helped me a lot to prepare not only my business plan but also presentation. He helped me whenever I needed. I had no background but Martin motivation took me to a new journey. I am very happy and satisfied with the services I got. Initially, though I am paying high when I saw great and professional work done by Martin I was suprised. Now, I feel proud to refer anyone who is planning to take post office business. I strongly recommend Martin's professional services. 'In the end, its all saving time and peace of mind'

I was skeptical about using another Business agent after initially using a Manchester based company that promised the earth, took a deposit and did nothing for it, however I can safely say that dealing with Ernest Wilson was a completely different experience, Chere who was my contact at Ernest Wilson, couldn't have done more for us, she kept me informed all the way, of contacts made and what they were doing to try and sell our business. I would certainly recommend them to anybody else looking to sell their business.

From start to finish I can only say kind words. Leanne was exeptinal and I would defiantly recommend earnest wilson to sell your business. I bought my new business in May and I haven't looked back since. Thank you

We recently sold our business through Ernest Wilson's and to choose them was our best decision. They were professional, thorough, friendly, and there to 'hold our hand' and answer any questions at anytime and quite often out of their working hours. 
The knowledge and expertise in business sales by Mr Robert Williamson is outstanding. His understanding and accuracy in valuing businesses is something that I'm sure takes many years to master, and he certainly has. Robert is also supported by a first class team and I found that whichever member answered my call, they were well advised of the position of our sale and could easily assist me. We were kept informed throughout the entire process and were told repeatedly to call them at any time for any reason however small. 
I would, without doubt, always purchase or sell a business through Ernest Wilson in the future, as to have such confidence and trust in your agent is priceless. It is extremely clear to see how they have built up the first class reputation that they have. 
Well done to you all and thank you.

My wife and myself have run our Gym for a number of years but unfortunately had to sell it due to health issues.  We approached Ernest Wilsons & Co as were were recommended to them by our accountant who told us that they were the people to deal with business sales in the region.

One of their directors came to see us and valued the business, he was concise and professional and it was clear he had many years of experience selling businesses. He understood our business, the assets and was very knowledgeable of business generally.  We had built this business up from scratch and although I'm embarrassed to admit it we were quite nervous about the process of selling but he put our minds at rest and I was convinced that he would look after us.  I spoke again with our accountant and we instructed them to sell the business for us.

We didn't pay anything up front and they even paid for the energy certificate thing to be done with us to repay at the end so that it didn't affect our cash flow.  The business went on the market and although we weren't inundated with purchasers their was a small number of genuinely interested parties that came to view.  The girl on the sales team always rang and gave us feedback from each viewing and knowing about my wife's illness always started each call with "Is now a good time or would you prefer me to call back later" which I thought was a kind touch. The business has now gone and I'm very pleased with both the service and the price achieved.

I would definitely use again and will recommend to anyone in business looking to sell. Thanks again.

I WILL NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN.

DO NOT EVER SIGN ANY CONTRACT WITH THIS COMPANY BECAUSE THEY WILL NEVER SELL YOUR BUSINESS AND WILL MAKE YOU PAY COMMISSION IN THE END.

WHEN THEY FIRST VISIT YOU THEY WILL SAY DIFFERENT THINGS, HOWEVER WRITTEN CONTRACT IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

NOT WORTH AT ALL ADVERTISING BUSINESS WITH ERNEST WILSON. ABSOLUTELY CRAP AND WILL CHARGE YOU THOUSANDS OF POUNDS FOR DOING NOTHING.

Ernest Wilson were very professional, easy to deal with and friendly. If I needed anything doing or needed to know anything I just had to ask. They dealt with my purchase quickly and efficiently and always kept me up to date with what was going on. I would recommend Ernest Wilson to anyone who asked.

Our experience of dealing with Ernest Wilson has been positive and professional.
Having never purchased a new business before we were keen to get as much information from Ernest Wilson as possible at the outset.

Our initial meeting with Ernest Wilson certainly put our minds at rest about several areas of the purchase and we were impressed that several appointments for viewings were made at this first visit. After visiting several businesses we found the perfect one and made an offer which was accepted. 

I am really pleased with the input and support from Ernest Wilson and can fully recommend them to assist anyone thinking of buying a business.

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