Buying a post office

Advice you can trust for a one-off fee of only £750.

Before you buy, invest in advice from experts you can trust.

Our Buy a post office service offers you everything you need to succeed with your application and pass your interview.

Supporting you every step of the way.

The application process

The application to buy a post office is made up of two parts:

Submission of Plan: You will need to put together and submit an online business plan containing a lot of information and supporting documents.

Interview: If your business plan is approved by the financial team, you will be invited to an interview where you must demonstrate your understanding of the business and the network you are entering.

Having been through the process ourselves, we know how daunting the application process can be. We want to simplify that for you.

Many people go it alone and fail.  We prepare you with everything you need to have a successful application first time saving you money and time in the process.

How we can help you

After years of experience helping people get appointed and being appointed ourselves, we have created a game-changing service to prepare you to be ready to start your new post office business. This includes:

• Real branch insights
• Bullet proof business plans
• Unrivalled interview support
• No time-limits
• Videos, quizzes and livestreams
• Personalised interview notes

Mobile phone app

Take advantage of the mobile phone app, which allows you to directly connect with other recent applicants via a network community. 

How we work

Free consultation

We can then have a no strings attached chat to learn everything about your business plans or interview.  You'll get access to our video tutorials and other useful tools for FREE.

Training and guidance

We have helped 000's of postmasters and can give you everything you need to pass first time. From business plans advice, our own branch experience and support at the end of a phone! 

Checking and testing

We will make sure you are interview-ready and provide you with our web-based presentation intelligence so you can get a one of a kind presentation.

Additional benefits

After the successful purchase of your post office and retail business, you will automatically become a member of the National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP).

As a member, you will have access to a wide variety of member benefits, including ongoing retail support and advice.

The NFSP works with a range of approved suppliers who are experts in their field and able to offer best practice advice, with special offers and discounts available to you.

Get in touch

To find out more on the ways we can help you, CLICK HERE to complete a contact form. Or you can get in touch with us on 01273 452324 (option 3) or email retail@nfsp.org.uk