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Friday, 12 September 2025

SOLD - Commercial Contract Cleaning business based in East Sussex

COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CLEANING in East Sussex

Well established and highly profitable commercial cleaning company showing fabulous adjusted net profits. The business is run by our client in easy hours from home with a team of cleaning staff throughout the Eastbourne area to a good mix of office and production clients. The business, which has an excellent reputation, has been run by our client for circa 40 years and is only now available for sale due to our clients impending retirement. The vast majority of cleaning is carried out by staff during the evenings with our client operating the office 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Excellent opportunity for a new owner to expand and would suit an independent or competitor to substantially increase their own business through acquisition. Ref: 590531

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Wednesday, 28 May 2025

SOLD - Blackrod Motor Spares, Bolton

HARDWARE, DIY, GARDENING AND MOTOR SPARES in Bolton

Situated in a lovely village in Greater Manchester, serving all the local villages around it. This shop is a real Aladdin’s Cave which originally only sold car parts has expanded over the years to incorporate hardware, DIY, gardening, homeware and needs to be seen to be appreciated. Currently run by one elderly lady who is now looking to retire after 40 successful years here. This is a very well established business with a fabulous reputation yet highly profitable. Comprising detached treble fronted sales shop, counter with storage area behind, large walk round sales shop, departmentalised into sections, toilet. Business on lease, Ref: 587044

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

SOLD - Beacon Road Fisheries, Bradford

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP in Bradford

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this highly profitable fish and chips shop which occupies a prime main road location in the heart of this densely populated district of Bradford. The business has been operated by our clients since 2017 during which time it has undergone an extensive refurbishment and built a strong reputation with loyal customer base. This business is one of the oldest and well known fish and chip shops in the area. At present there are no Just Eat or deliveries so scope to further boost trade there. The business has only changed hands three times in many, many years. Fantastic potential for local new owners to re-open Saturdays and increase turnover again. Due to our client’s relocation away from Bradford, the business currently trades in very limited hours in split shifts over three and a half day week with no late evenings. Oozing potential for local operator to increase opening times and further boost trade. The main road premises are to be offered on a new lease with reasonable rent. Alternatively our clients own the freehold property and would consider sensible offers for the same. Comprising single storey lock up premises providing sale shop and customer waiting area, three pan counter frying range. Level preparation, chipping and rumbling room to rear. Enclosed yard and bin store with WC shared with adjacent business premises. Business & Property. Ref: 590790

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

SOLD - Kingstonian Storage Equipment & Racking, Beverley, East Yorkshire

STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND RACKING (RETAIL AND SUPPLY) in East Yorkshire.

An exciting opportunity to acquire this highly profitable and long established business which supplies new and used shelving, racking and storage equipment (lockers etc) to industry, retail and commerce sectors. The business operates predominantly by repeat trade to customers it has served for over 25 years within an hour’s drive of its base with little advertising undertaken - fantastic potential for enthusiastic new owners to significantly increase turnover and profitability by expanding the operational radius. Substantial premises held on lease with sensible rent and comprise approximately 12,000 square feet of warehouse space. Ground floor vehicular access to main warehouse. First floor mezzanine storage, second floor storage. Office suite within the building provides three offices, store room, staff room and kitchen, ladies and gents WC. Externally parking for six vehicles. The premises benefit from CCTV system and burglar alarm. Sensibly priced for quick sale due to our clients’ other business interests. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590746

Monday, 31 March 2025

SOLD - Peppermill Cafe, Blackpool

FULLY LICENSED CAFE BAR (122 COVERS PLUS 48 EXTERNAL) in Blackpool

An opportunity to acquire this absolutely superb and highly profitable fully licensed cafe bar, tea rooms and cafe situated close to the promenade and tower - PRIME TRADING POSITION. The present owners are retiring after 32 years here. The business is worked in very easy hours over seven days, closing at 5.30pm. The first floor restaurant here is virtually unused and offers so much potential for a very lucrative evening bistro trade. Younger, enthusiastic full time working owners could certainly take this to the next level - VIEW EARLY, THIS WILL GO. PRICED TO SELL DUE TO RETIREMENT AFTER 32 YEARS HERE. The premises are held on a secure lease with very sensible rent and comprise all glass fronted display refrigeration and a very expensive coffee machine for all those specialist coffees. To the rear is the dishwashing and preparation room, store room. First floor is a beautiful restaurant and cocktail lounge sporting a feature bar. To the rear is a very well fitted commercial kitchen, ladies and gents toilets, store room. Business only. Ref: 584968

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

SOLD - Sewells Car Spares, Billingham, County Durham

CAR ACCESSORIES AND SPARES in Billingham

Well established car spares business which has now become a local landmark in its own right and which has been in the same family for circa 50 years. This highly profitable business presents a new owner with the opportunity not only to acquire a thriving business which deals primarily with members of the public but also to increase the business substantially by also offering a parts service to local garages and also to create an online sales facility to offer accessories and spares to a much larger audience. This business has everything required to increase exponentially and could well be a sleeping giant. It is run by our client with a small team of competent staff. EXCEPTIONALLY WELL KNOWN BUSINESS REGIONALLY - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Available either with the premises on lease or freehold. These substantial premises comprise sales shop with service counter leading through to extensive storage area and a mini warehouse at the rear.

First floor offers an owners / managers accommodation offering good lounge, shower room with WC, dining kitchen and three bedrooms. The accommodation is not currently used by our client and has more recently been utilised as overspill storage and office. Business & Property. Ref: 586657

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

SOLD - North Marine Road Premier Store, Scarborough

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FULL LOTTERY in Scarborough.

An opportunity to acquire this superb and highly profitable concern boasting a very high weekly turnover and working on excellent profit margins. Potential for investment into the highly profitable business as a working partnership. The business is worked over seven days and is situated in the heart of Scarborough – a densely populated residential area and busy road position. RUN PREDOMINANTLY BY STAFF DUE TO OTHER BUSINESSES – working owners could do so much more. Tremendous potential for a good deli and bake off unit. The premises are held on a secure lease, very low rent and comprises spacious self-service store, superbly fitted and excellent refrigeration, good cash out facility. Delivery bay. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL. Business on lease. Ref: 557695

Thursday, 18 January 2024

SOLD - Typical Type / Typical Totz, Wedding & Event Hire Business based in West Yorkshire.

WEDDING AND EVENT HIRE BUSINESS (EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE) in West Yorkshire

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a profitable business with almost infinite scope to expand and grow. The business supplies and installs lighting and furniture on hire for weddings and events throughout the North of England and is only listed for sale due to our clients ill health. The equipment is stored within an industrial workshop unit which is ideally located to service the business’ clients but could very easily be re-located if required by the new owners. The business enjoys long standing relationships with a number of popular wedding venues, corporates, party planners, schools and colleges which produce the majority of its trade, many of which are either repeat bookings or recommendations and referrals. Very minimal advertising is undertaken by our clients - massive potential to further grow this business. Business on lease. Ref: 588417

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

SOLD - Sewells Car Spares, Billingham, County Durham

CAR ACCESSORIES AND SPARES in Billingham

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

SOLD - Measham Post Office & Newsagents, Leicestershire

LOCAL POST OFFICE, NEWS, SWEETS & TOBACCO in Swadlincote

An opportunity to acquire this thriving, profitable business in this delightful bustling village setting. This is a very lucrative business with a solid Post Office and thriving store. This is the only Post Office within a 5 mile radius . The private side could double its current turnover with the right enthusiastic owner at the helm. SENSIBLY PRICED BUSINESS AND PROPERTY – VIEWING IS A MUST TO FULLY APPRECIATE THIS CONCERN. The premises are freehold and substantial, offering both spacious retail and residential accommodation, comprising: large walk round well fitted store which is largely underutilised, good Post Office department with two position modern counter and one open position. To the rear is a store room / making up room / kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin. The accommodation is self-contained and rented out at £450 per calendar month, comprising lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom. Double garage to the rear. Public car park nearby. Business & Property. Ref: 583001

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

SOLD - Bloomers of Bakewell, Craft Bakery, Deli, Cakes, Pies & Sandwiches in Bakewell, Derbyshire

CRAFT BAKERY, DELI, CAKES, PIES AND SANDWICHES in Bakewell, Derbyshire

SHOWING FABULOUS NET PROFITS. This is ONE OF THE BETTER BUSINESSES available on the market today. VIEWING HERE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THIS OFFICE. The premises are situated in the heart of this stunning town centre SUPERB HIGH STREET POSITION. The area attracts literally tens of thousands of tourists and visitors in addition to the local population and is close to major tourist attractions. This is a HIGHLY PROFITABLE BUSINESS which is worked in easy hours over a seven day week. The majority of the trade is retail (circa 56%) with the remainder being wholesale business to relatively local customers and this offers future potential for huge growth by supplying further wholesale customers further afield. The premises comprise: superbly fitted, air conditioned, Olde Worlde, retail shop with excellent refrigeration at ground floor level. First floor dry store with small office area and preparation kitchen offering an impressive range of commercial catering equipment. The bakehouse offers superb bakehouse facilities comprising: The main, departmentalised bakehouse which is both spacious and offers preparation room, main baking area, finishing room, confectionery room, etc. Staff toilets, changing area, office and store rooms. Delivery bay and secure off street parking. Above and to the rear of the bakehouse there is a delightful, self-contained, one bedroom apartment. The accommodation is currently used by our clients as additional storage and this apartment comprises: Entrance opens in to the lounge with corridor off leading bedroom, combined shower room one bedroom and a spacious and modern well fitted dining kitchen. EPC Bands D. Business on lease. Ref: 587136

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

SOLD - Squeeze - Fully Licensed Coffee House & Tea Rooms, Hebden Bridge.

FULLY LICENSED COFFEE HOUSE AND TEA ROOMS in Hebden Bridge

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding and profitable concern situated in the heart of this bustling tourist market town. The town attracts visitors from near and far with its picturesque waterways and narrowboats. The business has the benefit of a premises licence for alcohol and is worked in such short hours, closing at 4pm over six days - this venue needs opening Sundays and evenings as a bistro (subject to any necessary consents) that could easily double the turnover. RARELY DO BUSINESSES OF THIS CALIBRE REACH THE OPEN MARKET - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND SENSIBLY PRICED. The premises will be held on a new secure five year lease and comprise reception leading to the main coffee shop and tea room. Servery displays sporting one of the latest coffee machines. Disabled toilet, store. First floor is a newly appointed meeting / board room what will be rented out by the hour, an office that clients can rent a desk by the day - all this will add excellent profit to the bottom line. Fitted kitchen, store room and two toilets. Business on lease. Ref: 588407

Thursday, 8 June 2023

SOLD - Online blinds business

ONLINE BLINDS BUSINESS FOR SALE, Run from Home

Run in and around the Mansfield area, this business has been owned by our clients since 1996 and has proven itself to be very profitable during those years. The Vendor is currently working on a new incentive, fabric that kills Covid19 for Schools, Doctors and Hospitals. The business is now run almost entirely by staff - for a full time working owner the adjusted net profits would be substantially higher. Much of the business comes from recommendations and repeat business and great benefit would come from revising the website and working on search engine optimisation. This is an ideal buy for a working owner to carry out more of the work and increase profits further or for a similar business looking to expand. EPC Exempt. Ref: 586650

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

SOLD - Airbnb Narrowboat business on behalf of Emmerdale actor

NARROWBOAT AIRBNB, Moored in Leeds

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a very profitable Airbnb business either as a bolt on to existing portfolio or as a new and exciting venture into the staycation sector with superb returns on your investment.

Benedict is quite simply one of the most beautiful narrowboats on the waterways of England. She's been a labour of love for over four years, totally refurbished into a magical retreat that's like a dreamy cross between a Gypsy Caravan and the Orient Express. Situated on a permanent mooring in the centre of Leeds on a quiet arm of the mighty Clarence Dock, it's an ideal spot for guests to explore the city or just cosy up and watch a film in front of the log-burning stove. The business has been rented out on Airbnb for the past nine months and has been rented out at an average of £120 a night at 90% occupancy.

In addition to being a successful business, the boat has also travelled the length and breadth of England being equipped to the highest standard to be self-sufficient through the use of state-of-the-art solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. It also houses a beautifully functioning 1937 Antique Kelvin engine, the envy of many a fellow boater. A dream boat that can earn excellent money when moored and used as a luxury cruiser when exploring the waterways. The owner will assist with the handover to maintain the bookings for 2022. Viewing strictly by appointment. Ref: 587023

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

SOLD - Veronica Beauty and Laser Clinic, Howden, East Yorkshire

BEAUTY SALON in Howden, East Yorkshire

An opportunity to acquire this excellent beauty salon situated in this bustling high street within a busy market town in the Vale of York. The business is worked in very easy hours over five days and run entirely by staff. Our client is to retire after 45 years here. HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN. The right working owners could do so much more here. A REALLY LOVELY, SPACIOUS SALON. The premises will be held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise seated reception area and retail area, two treatment rooms which have an abundance of electronic beauty treatment machines (one has pedicure and manicure facilities). Staff room / kitchen. Basement. First floor three beauty treatment rooms, shower room with toilet and wash hand basin. Stairs and landing with large stained glass window. EPC Band D. Business offered on new lease. Ref: 586628

Monday, 24 April 2023

SOLD - Meanwood News & Booze, Leeds

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Leeds

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding convenience store situated in this commanding trading position - VERY BUSY MAIN ROAD SITE IN THIS DENSELY POPULATED RESIDENTIAL AREA. The vendors are to retire after many years, offering new owners the opportunity to take this to the next level. This highly profitable concern offers tremendous potential for so much more . The business is worked over seven days and is sensibly priced due to retirement after many years. VIEW EARLY, THIS WILL GO. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises will be held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise spacious walk round self-service store with good refrigeration, wine and beer department, general grocery, news and magazines, full lottery and PayPoint. Three store rooms, toilet and wash hand basin. Large forecourt for display use. Business on lease. Ref: 587398

Monday, 20 March 2023

SOLD - Marios Fish & Chips with Restaurant, Walsall

FISH AND CHIPS WITH RESTAURANT (UP TO 40 COVERS) in Walsall.

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding fisheries situated in this commanding high street trading position - BUSTLING TRADING SITE. The present owner is retiring after over 40 years here. The business is worked in very easy hours over a five day week offering tremendous potential for so much more for younger enthusiastic owners. A HIGHLY PROFITABLE, STUNNING FISHERIES AND RESTAURANT WHICH MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. The premises will be held on a secure new lease with sensible rent and comprise beautiful cafe / restaurant seating up to 40 covers, large well fitted preparation kitchen, further prep room / store, potato prep room sporting a 56lb rumbler and chipper. Toilet and store. On the first floor there is a flat that is rented out. The flat is self-contained and comprises reception leading to a spacious lounge with fitted kitchen off, two bedrooms, family bathroom. Business on lease. Ref: 588556

Tuesday, 7 February 2023

SOLD - Biergate Kennels - Kennels and Lake set in Approximately 3 Acres, Licensed for 49 Dogs, Grainthorpe, Louth.

KENNELS AND LAKE SET IN APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES, LICENSED FOR 49 DOGS in Lincolnshire

Presently run as Profitable KENNELS LICENSED FOR 49 DOGS with excellent Bespoke Kennels with Secure runs allowing dogs to exercise freely. However, there are multiple untapped revenue lines here that could make this a Fabulous multi leisure facility to include: Fishing Lake, Caravan & Camping, Holiday Cottage Let, Dog Grooming and Dog Obedience Classes. The site is an excellent square plot which extends to just over 3 ACRES with a Large Two bedroom detached Chalet Bungalow with a One Bedroom Annexe centrally positioned dividing the Plot. The Kennels Business resides to the northern side with its multiple kennel blocks, Dog grooming Parlour, isolation kennel and fenced dog runs. To the southern side is the Large field with wooded copse Ideal for camping and Tourer Caravans and a good size stocked fishing Lake which is presently undeveloped. Each Area enjoys its own gated entrance. Located in this delightful rural location within this popular holiday area close to the Lincolnshire coast. The Kennels business is worked in very easy hours over 7 days but closes for holidays - the present owners have run this highly profitable concern for over 11 years

Kennel Business: - 29 bespoke kennels are in three detached blocks, Secure outside runs allow dogs to exercise freely, 2 pebbled secure areas/compounds, isolation kennel, cattery with 6 pens, preparation area, DETACHED GROOMING PARLOUR which is currently unused and incorporates floor shower and bath, toilet and wash hand basin, utility room and holding cages (Excellent Undeveloped opportunity here). Caravan & Camping Site: Gated Access to a Large flat meadow with wooded copse. Great potential here as the present Owners decided not to take advantage of this opportunity. Fishing Lake: Large Pond with central Island. Great potential here as the present Owners have not taken advantage of this opportunity. The previous owners rented out fishing rights which were poplar with Anglers and local Angling clubs. Owners Residence: A Detached Chalet Bungalow with spacious accommodation and comprises: Recep hall Large lounge with multi fuel burner, Garden room, Large Conservatory, Fully Fitted Modern kitchen/Breakfast room, utility room with Cloakroom, Dining Room, Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, family bathroom. Attic Double bedroom. There is also a granny flat incorporating fitted kitchen, shower room with toilet and wash hand basin. Potential here for Letting as holiday Let or B&B.

Business & Property. Ref: 556607

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

SOLD - Rockwood Garage - Former petrol station & garden centre in Wakefield

FORMER PETROL STATION AND GARDEN CENTRE in Wakefield.

An opportunity to acquire this top, former petrol station set in three acres of valuable land which fronts a major A road near a very busy junction. Currently a car showroom and service centre for both cars and motorcycles. The rear compound is used for caravan storage that brings in valuable revenue. There is a further plot of land behind which is perfect to expand the caravan storage site into. This site would suit many other trades, although it is highly profitable as a car and motorcycle showroom and service centre. The freehold premises have undergone major refurbishment and is superbly kept throughout, comprising reception leading to the motorcycle and car showroom, office. Retail area, workshop with two hydraulic lifts. Second showroom, store, ladies, gents and disabled toilets. First floor three offices. Externally large newly resurfaced forecourt displaying up to 70 cars. Caravan storage. Extensive grounds and land. Freehold property. Ref: 587011