Established in 1956 by Ernest Wilson, we are now the largest, independent Business Transfer Agent in the United Kingdom and we firmly believe that you only become the biggest by providing the very best possible service to clients.
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
SOLD - Newland Avenue Post Office, Hull
Tuesday, 12 April 2022
SOLD - The Ginger Bear - Gifts, Greetings Cards & Soft Furnishing, Helmsley, York.
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
SOLD - Corner News, Hillsborough, Sheffield
NEWS, SWEETS, GREETING CARDS, TOBACCO WITH LOTTO in Sheffield
Very busy newsagents, occupying a PRIME SITE in this bustling small town centre serving this densely populated residential which surrounds this busy shopping area. Very profitable business and could in the right hands increase with a modest further investment and the introduction of new lines. Run in relatively standard hours for the trade over a six and a half day week. The premises are held on lease with modest rent and briefly comprise self-service sales shop with small area to the rear and storage above. Sale is due to retirement after many successful years. Business on lease. Ref: 583062
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Monday, 21 June 2021
SOLD - Sutton on Hull Card & Gift Shop, Hull
GREETING CARDS & GIFT SHOP in Hull
An opportunity to acquire this delightful village greeting cards and gifts store situated in this bustling shopping centre within this lovely residential area of Hull. The business has been run by the present owners for many years who are now to retire. The property can also be available for a vacant possession. Worked in very easy hours over a five and half day week. This shop oozes potential for so much more with younger, enthusiastic owners. The freehold premises comprise spacious retail walk round store offering gift department with a large selection of Yankee Candles and costume jewellery. The business also benefits from a combi till. To the rear is the store room, kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin. The first floor is an immaculate apartment which is self-contained, comprising reception leading to lovely, well fitted breakfast kitchen, lounge with dining area, one bedroom, shower room and toilet. This can be very easily rented out if required. Business & Property. Ref: 581719
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Thursday, 19 September 2019
SOLD - Cardland, York
An opportunity to acquire this highly profitable concern situated in this delightful residential area of York – DENSELY POPULATED UPMARKET AREA OF YORK. The business is worked in five full days from 7.30am to 5pm plus two half days Saturday from 7.30am to 1pm and Sunday 8am to 11am – LOTS OF SCOPE FOR MORE. A SUPERB BUSINESS – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. SENSIBLY PRICED DUE OUR CLIENTS PENDING RETIREMENT. The premises are held on a secure lease, low rent and comprise superbly fitted self-service sales shop with excellent greeting card display, office to the rear, toilet and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 583204
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
SOLD - New Lodge Post Office, Barnsley
One of the finest sites in the North of England, situated in a busy shopping complex with literally 1,000’s of people passing daily – WAS A HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN IN THIS ENVIABLE TRADING POSITION. The business was worked in very easy hours over a 5 ½ day week. This site has returned a superb living for the postmaster and the lifestyle to go with it. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise: spacious, immaculately kept sales shop incorporating well-appointed Post Office department incorporating both fortress and open section facilities. SALE DUE TO BEREAVEMENT. VIEWING IS A MUST. Business on lease. Ref: 556010
Friday, 15 March 2019
SOLD - Daisy Taylors Greetings Cards & Gifts, York
A fabulous independent greetings cards and gifts shop located at the heart of this North Yorkshire city occupying a prime and prestigious location. Our client has operated the business since 1998 and has built a very well respected and profitable concern – now selling to enjoy a well deserved retirement. The business enjoys a super reputation for high quality products and has an underutilised website which offers potential to do even more. Our client informs us that the property has the benefit of A3 planning. RARELY DOES A BUSINESS OF SUCH QUALITY REACH THE OPEN MARKET – VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises briefly comprise traditional and eye catching shop front leading to a very tasteful saleshop and gifts area and conservatory area to the rear, first floor open plan sales floor with feature staircase and art gallery area, second floor stock room. Business on lease. Ref: 581769
Friday, 31 August 2018
SOLD - Card - Greetings Cards, Gifts & Chocolates, Horsforth
An opportunity to acquire this really lovely greeting card business which enjoys a prime trading positon in a very poplar shopping centre which serves a well populated and affluent area of North Leeds. There is a wide selection of excellent retail businesses here and the diversity and quality of these outlets attract customers from miles around. The business is worked in very easy hours over six days and the premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent. Enthusiastic owners with more time could do so much more here – GENUINE REASON FOR SALE. Comprising professionally fitted self-service upmarket sales showroom, displaying greeting cards, gifts and handmade Belgian chocolates – all with high profit margins. Store, toilet and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 559217
Thursday, 20 July 2017
SOLD - Howards Greetings Cards, Farsley, Pudsey
A delightful greeting card business situated on this bustling high street – VERY BUSY SHOPPING CENTRE. The business is worked in very easy hours over a five day week and oozes potential for so much more, especially for working owners to take good money here. The business is run predominantly by staff. SENSIBLY PRICED CONCERN. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible low rent and comprise: well fitted, open plan corner sales shop. Business on lease. Ref: 557739
Monday, 30 January 2017
SOLD - Celebrations Cards & Gifts, Mirfield
Profitable business occupying a PRIME TRADING POSITION fronting onto a major road through the centre of a busy West Yorkshire town centre. Operated in VERY EASY HOURS OVER A SIX DAY WEEK by our client with the assistance of part time staff. Premises held on lease and briefly comprise: Smart, lock up, double fronted sales unit with good sized retail sales shop offering a good range of quality display fittings. Also included is a sub-let, self contained 2 bedroom flat with good sized open plan lounge and kitchen. VIEWING RECOMMENDED HERE. VERY LOW RENT. Business on lease.Ref: 201613
Sunday, 22 May 2016
SOLD - Surprises Greetings Cards and Gifts, Hessle, Hull
Professionally run greeting cards and gifts business which is superbly fitted and equipped throughout and really deserves an early appointment to view. Currently part of a small group, the business is RUN ENTIRELY BY STAFF and offers a working owner HUGE SCOPE HERE to both increase sales and make substantial savings. The business is RUN IN VERY EASY HOURS over a six day week and achieves a particularly impressive weekly turnover whilst working on excellent profit margins. Situated in this desirable and MUCH SOUGHT AFTER small town centre on the outskirts of Hull. Premises are held on lease and briefly comprise: immaculate, well presented double sales shop with suspended ceiling, staff area with tea / coffee making facilities and WC. First Floor: kitchen and several store rooms. Business on lease. Ref: 556390
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Marton Road Post Office, Bridlington - SOLD!
This is a superb Post Office that is growing year on year with a superb POST OFFICE SALARY OF following the addition of a fourth Outreach Office. The Post Office have indicated that a "Mains" contract will be offered to a buyer accompanied by a significant Post Office investment in refurbishing the Post Office during the "Mains" conversion. The business is currently worked in very easy hours over 5 and ½ day week and sadly, this is a reluctant sale due to a bereavement. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PRICED TO SELL DUE TO BEREAVEMENT. The premises are FREEHOLD and offer both spacious retail and residential accommodation comprising: modern, all glass fronted shop unit with the latest 3 position Post Office counter unit, professionally fitted retail area. The owners’ private accommodation comprises: well fitted kitchen, formal dining room with large picture window offering views over the gardens. Lovely lounge, 2 good bedrooms, combined bathroom. Double bedroom & office. Business and property. Ref: 556630
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Card, New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds - sold by Ernest Wilson
Stunning saleshop enjoying a prime trading position in a very popular shopping area which serves a very well-populated and affluent area of Leeds. There is a wide selection of excellent retail businesses here and the diversity and quality of these businesses attract customers from miles around. The business is very well established here – only being sold because of the owners other commercial interests. It offers a range of gifts, cards and tempting Belgian chocolates – a highly profitable product line because they are purchased direct from the manufacturers. Immaculate saleshop area with good shop frontage and an excellent selection of quality display fixtures and fittings. Potential here to introduce additional lines so the customer can be offered a package of items to buy with the card and chocolates for the loved ones. Business on lease. Ref: 556313
Monday, 17 November 2014
Corkys Cards and Gifts, York - another business sold by Ernest Wilsons
Delightful business situated in the heart of York City Centre – within the walled city. The city is steeped in history dating back to the 14th Century. York attracts millions of visitors from all over the world, ensuring the success of this venue. Only private circumstances force this reluctant sale. Worked is easy hours over 6 days, offering tremendous potential for so much more. The premises are held in modern glass fronted sales showroom offering an abundance of professional displays. First floor store room – SCOPE TO DEVELOP THIS FLOOR. SUPERB POSITION – LITERALLY 1,000’S OF PEOPLE PASSING DAILY. OOZING POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE. Business on lease. Ref: 555880
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Design 24, Cleckheaton - another business sold by Ernest Wilsons
A delightful business situated in a bustling town centre – PRIME LOCATION with lots of footfall. This business is profitable and easy to run and the present owners are retiring after 10 years here. Worked in very easy hours over 6 days and offers lots of potential for even more with enthusiastic new owners. The premises will be held on a secure new lease with sensible rent and comprise: glass fronted unit incorporating superb, professionally fitted sales showroom. This is a lovely set up working on a high gross profit margin and the business has the “Steiff” bear agency and the “Charlie” bear agency. ONLY NEEDS YOUNG, ENTHUSIASTIC NEW OWNERS TO TAKE THIS VERY MUCH FURTHER. SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL. Business on lease. Ref: 555897
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Stannington Post Office, Sheffield - SOLD!
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Wednesday, 7 December 2011
New Lodge Post Office, Barnsley - SOLD!!
Post Office, Cards, Gifts & Lottery, South Yorks. POST OFFICE SALARY £90,000 PLUS ANNUAL RETAIL SALES £50,000. Successful and busy post office and sales shop with provides excellent facilities for customer and staff. Held on good lease. Showing adjusted Net Profit of £56,810 prior to loan interest on a/c for year ended 05.04.09. PRICED FOR VERY QUICK SALE. Business £129,950 Ref 109246.
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