Buying your first dental practice is a huge milestone but it’s not just a “first-time buyer” conversation anymore. Whether you’re stepping into ownership for the first time or expanding into a second or third site, the landscape in 2026 has shifted in some important ways. Let’s...
The short answer is: yes… and no. If you’re a sole trader or in a partnership, lenders may be open to releasing funds you’ve built up within the business, such as your sole trader capital account or partners’ current accounts, for residential property related purposes. The...
Starting your own dental practice is an exciting opportunity. Not only do you get to shape it exactly how you want, but the cost of entry can be far lower than buying the goodwill of an established practice. Why? Because when buying an existing practice, your costs...
If you're buying a dental practice, one of the first questions you'll ask is: How much deposit do I need? For years, the standard answer was simple, 10% to 20% of the purchase price. In 2026, that’s no longer always true. The dental practice finance market has shifted significantly....
Starting a dental practice from scratch can be a long and challenging process, but it also comes with significant rewards. One of the main benefits is that you can enter dental ownership at a much lower cost than purchasing an existing practice. However, this does mean...
Are you currently renting your practice premises and dreaming of owning the building? Have you had enough of paying monthly rent, effectively covering someone else’s mortgage, while also investing heavily in your practice, improving the building and increasing its value, without ever owning it yourself? Owning your...
For many dentists, the biggest hurdle to ownership has always been saving for a deposit. But what if you could actually borrow 100% of the purchase price of a dental practice? It sounds too good to be true — but it isn’t. Under the right circumstances, and...
Are you renting your current premises but keen to move your healthcare business to a new freehold location? Making that move is exciting—but sometimes not straightforward. If the perfect property comes on the market, you may need to act fast to secure it. Yet there are...
If you're starting your journey to purchase a dental practice, one of the first questions that might come to mind is: "What’s the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) I can get?" It’s a great question – and a vital one to ask early. While some lenders may offer up to...
Opening a dental clinic is an exciting step, but it often comes with the worry of not having enough patients when the doors first open. To lay strong roots in your chosen area, it’s crucial to begin marketing well ahead of your launch—ideally between three...