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We Help Your Business Find Its Next Home in the South

We source off-market, hard-to-find commercial sites matched to your exact operational requirements. Stop chasing agents let the opportunities come to you.

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Trusted by
brands like.

Boots, WHSmith, Costa Coffee, Sainsbury’s and Tesco

How we work
on every brief.

Explore our approach →
Step 1

We listen to your goals and review the location, property and practical requirements.

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Step 2

We use local knowledge and field research to find opportunities that fit your brief.

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Step 3

We coordinate visits, checks and negotiations, keeping you informed at every step.

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Step 4

We bring the documents and handover together, with clear responsibilities and ongoing support.

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Your next site
might not be listed.

A portal shows you what’s advertised. We get closer to owners, follow local leads and uncover opportunities a search won’t show.

More possibilities. A search shaped around you.

Illustrative properties

Scanning public property portals.

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Boots on the ground.
Field intelligence.

The best opportunities don't wait for a ‘To Let’ sign. Our agents are constantly on the field across Dorset and Hampshire, scouting physical premises and uncovering sites through direct local relationships.

Stealth Reconnaissance

Active physical inspection of potential locations before they go live.

Direct Ownership Access

Bypassing standard agent delays by going direct to landlords and vendors.

Real-Time Reporting

Updates from the field as we find sites that match your expansion criteria.

Zero Wasted Motion.

Bridge the gap between Old World Service and New World Tech.

The Standard Way

  • Chasing agents for callbacks
  • Viewing irrelevant listings
  • Competing on open market
  • Negotiating blindly

The Commercial Finder Way

  • Turnkey SourcingShell or Fully Fitted
  • Full Due DiligencePlanning & negotiation included
  • Transparent ReportingCustom property breakdowns
  • Speed to MarketGenerate revenue sooner

Confidence starts with
a clear conversation.

Explore the experience we aim to offer, from the first brief to the next step.

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“The brief felt properly understood from the first conversation. The shortlist was focused, with clear reasons for each location.”

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Oliver BennettBusiness owner

“A clear explanation of the options and the responsibilities involved. It made the next step much easier to consider.”

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Amelia ClarkeProperty owner

“The regular updates were useful and easy to follow. We always knew what was being explored and why.”

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Daniel HughesRetail operator

“We appreciated having one place to ask questions about the proposed lease and property requirements.”

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Sophie TurnerHMO landlord

“They took the operational details seriously: access, layout and the area around the premises all mattered.”

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James WilsonFranchise operator

“The discussion was practical and measured. We had time to understand the proposal without feeling rushed.”

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Grace MitchellProperty investor

“The site notes gave us useful context before deciding which properties deserved a closer look.”

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Thomas ReidBusiness owner

“It was helpful to talk through the condition of the property and agree what needed attention first.”

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Isla MorganLandlord

“The communication was straightforward. Questions were picked up and the answers were clear.”

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Harry EvansCommercial operator

“The responsibilities were explained in plain language, which helped us compare the model with our current arrangement.”

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Charlotte WoodProperty owner

“A thoughtful approach to location research. The team looked beyond the listing and into how the site might work.”

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George ParkerExpansion lead

“The initial review helped us organise the questions we needed to ask before considering a longer-term agreement.”

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Freya CollinsHMO landlord

“We liked the local perspective. There was useful detail about the surrounding businesses and practical access.”

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Jack StewartRetail operator

“The proposal conversation was well structured, with the assumptions and next steps made clear.”

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Lily RobertsInvestor

“Having a focused search brief saved us from spending time on premises that were clearly the wrong fit.”

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Noah PhillipsBusiness owner

“The team listened carefully to what we wanted to step away from and what we still wanted to control.”

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Rupert CarterProperty owner

“The updates were concise but informative. It was easy to share the relevant details with our wider team.”

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Oscar LewisFranchise partner

“A sensible first conversation about the property, its current use and what a different operating model could involve.”

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Ella WalkerLandlord

“We appreciated the attention to practical details rather than simply being sent a long list of links.”

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Leo FosterCommercial operator

“Clear communication and a considered review of the property. We came away with a better picture of the options.”

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Mia HarrisonProperty investor

“The team helped us refine our requirements before the search began. That gave the whole process a clearer direction.”

Adam BrooksBusiness owner

“It was reassuring to discuss maintenance, reporting and handover together rather than as separate afterthoughts.”

Hannah PriceHMO landlord

“The shortlist was presented clearly, with the points to investigate highlighted before any decision.”

Ben CooperExpansion manager

“A calm and professional discussion. The next steps were specific and there was room for all our questions.”

Ruby JamesProperty owner

Local Experts.
National Standards.

We don't just rely on algorithms. We rely on people with deep local knowledge in the South West.

Meet Brad, Donna, and Jerome, your dedicated expansion team.

As industry experts, we bridge the gap between digital intelligence and physical reality. We are the boots on the ground that franchise operators trust to deliver results, not just listings.

Commercial Finder team: Brad, Donna and Jerome

Let’s talk about
your next move.

Looking for a commercial site, a different approach to your HMO or a property-specific operating plan? Start with your goals.

info@commercialfinder.co.uk

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Find a time that works for you to discuss your expansion goals.

Donna, Commercial Finder

Donna · Commercial Finder

How can we help?

Talk to Donna about your next commercial site, HMO property or asset-management enquiry.

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