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Buttershaw Post Office & Newsagents, 656 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2EA

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£135,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Christie & Co, Retail
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Post office for sale

Key features

  • Well established P.O. Owned 30+ years
  • Post Office income: c. £60,000
  • Weekly turnover c. £3,000
  • Scope to develop convenience side
  • 1 bedroom accommodation above
  • Ideal family run business or seeking expansion. Energy Rating TBC
  • Christie & Co Ref: 5417020

Description

Description

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this well-established newsagent and Post Office conveniently situated on a busy main road in the densely populated area of Buttershaw. Run by a husband and wife team who are seeking to retire, the business is fitted to a high standard throughout and further benefits from a well presented one bedroom apartment above.

Location

Bradford is a city in the northern English county of West Yorkshire. The Property is situated in the residential area of Buttershaw four miles southwest of Bradford city centre. The Property has direct access onto Halifax Road (A6036) which is the main arterial route connecting to Bradford in the north and the town of Halifax to the south.

The prominent position on Halifax Road allows the business to attract both traveling commuters and local residents. The shop benefits from the nearby Tesco superstore.

Internal Details

The entrance leads into an open trading area with the news agents till located to the right-hand side. The Post office kiosk is located to the far rear wall with sales counter and tills.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

Owner's Accommodation

The residential accommodation is internally accessed through the storeroom area at the rear of the premises. The first floor flat comprises; one bedroom, bathroom, open plan kitchen, and living room which appear to be in good condition.

The Opportunity

Our clients have successfully operated the Post Office and Newsagent for the past 33 years. They have now taken the decision to retire, offering this excellent opportunity for a new owner to take on and add value. The business plays a key part in supporting the local residents in the nearby area.

The Post Office is popular with local business banking, and parcel deliveries due to the convenient location and unrestricted street parking.

There is scope to develop the business further offering more key convenience lines.

Staff

Our client manages the business day to day.

Trading Information

We have received Profit & Loss accounts for 2023 and 2024 to year end 31 January. The latest years accounts show a turnover exceeding £173,000 and an operating profit of £53,596.42.

The Post Office Salary is over £60,000.

Accounts are available upon request after successful viewing and at the discretion of the owner.

Trading Hours

Post Office
Monday & Tuesday: 8.45am - 5.30pm
Wednesday to Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 8.45am - 12.30pm
Sunday: closed

Newsagents
Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 7am - 12.30am
Sunday: 7am - 11.30pm

Tenure

The business offers for sale a new lease at £15,000 per annum, length of lease and further terms to be discussed.

Business Rates

The Rateable Value is £8,100 with effect from April 2023. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.

Regulatory

The appointment of the National Lottery is at the sole discretion of Camelot Plc.

Transfer of a Post Office appointment is at the sole discretion of the Post Office Network.

Premises licence.

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC 1

Brochures

Buttershaw Post Office & Newsagents, 656 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2EA

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NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Low Moor Station1.8 miles
  • Bradford Interchange Station2.9 miles
  • Bradford Forster Square Station3.2 miles

About Christie & Co, Retail

Whitefriars House, 6 Carmelite Street, London, EC4Y 0BS

We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a business in our specialist sectors – from a pharmacy in Sussex to a hotel in Austria – our expert advice and collaborative support will help you achieve your goals. You may be an independent first-time buyer or a multinational adding to your portfolio; either way, you’ll discover that our personalised service is focused on helping you achieve your ambitions.

Clients have access to our carefully managed network of potential buyers. This unique database of contacts has been continually developed by our advanced IT capabilities and benefits from both our years of experience developing our network and our wide geographical coverage.

Where we work

We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK and the largest group of hotel specialists in Europe, providing professional brokerage and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. And because we’ve been doing this for over 80 years, we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering hotels, restaurants and pubs, leisure, forecourts and convenience retail businesses, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.

Our professional services

We offer unrivalled insight, experience and expertise across your choice of services, including brokerage, consultancy, finance, development, investment, surveying, rent reviews, dispute resolution, corporate valuation, and turnaround & recovery. These services are all underpinned by our in-depth market intelligence and leading-edge technology. And we’re accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), so you can trust in our professionalism.

What makes us tick

Businesses are about people, so relationships matter to us. We bring an integrity and transparency to business which can be all too rare – and that’s why people trust us. Our clients will attest to our genuine desire to help achieve their objectives, our attention to detail, and our tireless hard work on their behalf. We understand that buying a business can bring its own pressures and strains; needs can change, plans may need to be adjusted, and opportunities can come and go. But we’re always here, a constant, flexible and reliable force you can count on.

Our opening hours for all offices:

Mon – Fri, 9am – 5.30pm

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