May 2025 Business Index

97

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Asking Price £59,950

590678

WIG STORE / RETAILER / SUPPLIER in South Yorkshire for Sale. A rare opportunity to acquire an established supplier of wigs, operating from a prominent shop front trading position in close proximity to a large hospital in this major Yorkshire city. Our clients also offer a wig alteration service, repairs and hairdressing services too. Annual turnover £160,000. The business was established by our clients in 2001 and is completely run by staff. In that time, they have built a great reputation with a loyal retail customer base as well as lucrative supply contracts to nearby NHS trusts. This is a superb opportunity for an existing supplier to acquire a prominent trading position and build upon the existing client base. Briefly comprising wig display area, reception and seating area, hair backwash station to the rear, two dressing out points. Basement store room. WC. EPC Band B. Stock £34,000.

Leasehold

Asking Price £59,950

590899

PET SUPPLIES BUSINESS in Bradford for Sale. A wonderful opportunity to acquire this long established and well known pet supplies business which was set up by our client in 2012, during which time it has developed a strong reputation and loyal customer base. The business trades over seven days and generates an enviable turnover of £5,500 to £6,000 weekly – only ill health forces this reluctant sale. The spacious premises are held on secure lease and provide entrance leading to large walk round store with a variety of departmental display areas including dry food, raw rood, toys, bedding, leads and accessories. Office, store room and WC. Externally, large forecourt parking fronting a commanding main road – HIGHLY PROMINENT TRADING POSITION. Stock £25,000.

Leasehold

Asking Price £74,950

590904

NEWS, SWEETS, STATIONERY AND LOTTERY OUTLET in Leeds for Sale. A fantastic opportunity to acquire this immaculately presented news, sweets and tobacco business which occupies a prime trading position within a bustling indoor shopping centre. The business is owned by one of the multiples and is run entirely by staff – wonderful scope for enthusiastic working owners to take the helm here. Weekly turnover £12,000. The premises are held on secure lease and occupy one of the best trading positions within this shopping centre. Management accounts for nine months ended December 2024 show EBITDA £18,779 after staff wages of £35,443 have been paid – IDEAL FOR OWNER OPERATOR. Comprising walk round store with modern fit out, stock room, kitchenette and WC to rear.

Leasehold

Asking Price £79,950

590901

POST OFFICE (LOCAL PLUS) in Halifax for Sale. Ernest Wilson are pleased to bring to market this modern fit out and immaculately presented Local Plus Post Office. Our client has operated the business since 2022 during which time the Post Office remuneration has grown to £63,000 per annum. Weekly retail turnover £327. The premises occupy a prime trading position within a bustling shopping parade in a densely populated district of Halifax. The premises have been fit out to a high standard and really must be seen to be appreciated. Wonderful potential for enthusiastic new owners to extend opening hours and introduce additional stock lines (convenience retail) to significantly increase trade. Held on secure lease with reasonable rent and comprise modern glass fronted sales shop providing walk round store offering stationery, cards and confectionery, two position Post Office counter, store room, kitchen area and WC to rear. Premise have the benefit of alarm and CCTV system. EPC Band C.

Leasehold

Asking Price £79,950

590812

FASHION BOUTIQUE in Hebden Bridge for Sale. Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented fashion boutique which was established by our client in 2017 who is now wishing to retire. The business enjoys a fantastic reputation and loyal customer base, having secured some top fashion brands within the area and boasting over 3,000 Instagram followers and 1,700 Facebook followers. The business is situated in an enviable prime position in the square of the thriving, bustling town of Hebden Bridge, enjoying regular local customer base from both sides of the Pennines and beyond. Our client operates the business with a small team of staff in easy hours over seven days with a fully functioning e commerce website. Weekly turnover £6,000. Accounts to April 2024 show adjusted net profits of £38,709 prior to director’s salaries and pensions, depreciation and amortisation. The premises are held on secure lease with sensible rent and occupy a prime trading position in the heart of this bustling Calder Valley market town. Comprising stunning glass fronted boutique with immaculate window display, walk round boutique with counter and EPOS cash out facility. Two fitting rooms, store room / staff room, kitchenette and WC. Our client currently qualifies for 100% business rates relief as the Rateable Value is less than £12,000 and is their only business premises. Stock £60,000. EPC Band B. POST OFFICE AND STORE in Derby for Sale. A great opportunity to acquire this busy Post Office operated in easy hours over six days per week. The premises are located on busy throughfare and close to the University in this East Midlands city, situated in a row of shops in a well-regarded suburb with on street parking directly outside. The Post Office has been successfully operated by our clients since 2009 who now plan to take a step back and go into semi-retirement. It receives a healthy Post Office renumeration of £55,000 with additional income of £12,000 coming from retails sales. They stock gift cards, stationery and confectionary as well as offering services such as Lottery, money transfer and parcel drop off. There is a Photo Booth on site. Additional income is received from an installed cash machine. There is potential to increase retail sales through introducing additional product lines. The premises are a ground floor unit in a mid-terrace parade of shops, it has approximately 39 sq m (429 sq ft) of floor space and consists of the main walk around sales store with fitted display shelving, serving counter with combi terminal, two station Post Office fortress counter, kitchenette with storage and WC. EPC Band C. Stock £5,000. Asking Price £79,950 590130

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