Busy summer and a new recruit!

The summer has been and gone and here at Ernest Wilson we've seen a real appetite from purchasers with a record amount of viewings over the last 3 months compared to the same period in the last 4 years!

Sales have been brisk with a large number of sales being achieved across all the sectors which is excellent news.

We have swelled our staff levels on the back of these increased numbers and are pleased to welcome Tony Flemming on board in a senior sales position. After a 30 year career in the business banking sector he brings with him great experience and knowledge of the small to medium size business sector.

Tony will e available on a one to one level to assist any purchasers as they start their search for a business, for an appointment please call the office on 0113 238 2900.

As always to see our latest instructions visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Jonathan

Ernest Wilson offer exciting dentist opportunity

As per my previous blogs Ernest Wilson are delighted to be the sole letting agent for the exciting Oak Glen development in Eldwick near Bingley, West Yorkshire.

The scheme is almost fully let with confirmed tenants including; GP surgery, Pharmacy, Day Nursery, Convenience Store and Beauty Salon. The one remaining unit has planning permission in place for a Dental Practice and would undoubtedly be a fabulous site for such a use.

The unit is approximately 1,800 sq. ft and the development has 51 car parking spaces, for further details contact me at jonathan.holmes@ernest-wilson.co.uk or visit the website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Ernest Wilson specialise in all types of business sales and we are noticing a great deal of confidence in the health care sector at the moment.

Have a good weekend,

Jonathan Holmes
Ernest Wilson & Co. ltd

Rapid progress at Eldwick site.

I had a site visit to the Warren Lane development yesterday and am pleased to report that the contractors are a week ahead of schedule.

Ernest Wilson have already secured a GP surgery, Pharmacy and Day Nursery for the site but there are still a couple of units left. For further details contact me at Ernest Wilson head office on 0113 238 2900 or via the website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Jonathan Holmes

Ernest Wilson

Websters Fish & Chips completes another two disposals through Ernest Wilson

Ernest Wilson are delighted to report that we have completed the sale of two of Websters Fish & Chips businesses this week which coincides with the opening of their new restaurant in Idle, Bradford.

Ernest Wilson's have been acting for Websters for the last 3 decades during which time they have built a hugely successful empire in West Yorkshire, the flagship operation being the Baildon Restaurant and Takeaway they bought through us in the 1990's.

The relationship has proved fruitful for both parties with another exciting acquisition proposed for later this year, subject to a successful planning application....watch this space!

All at Ernest Wilson wish Michael, Ann, Andrew & Mark continued success.

Jonathan Holmes
Ernest Wilson & Co. Ltd

27 new instructions yesterday.

Yesterday was a hugely busy day at Ernest Wilson with 27 new businesses being put on the market.

Our vendor clients are now satisfied that the market has stabilised and they are now in a good position to sell their business at the right price to a capable purchaser.

In addition we are noticing the quality of these new instructions is better than it has been for a long time which is great news for purchasers.

visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk for all the details.

Jonathan Holmes
Ernest Wilson

The Bank Holiday Weekend

It seems as if a lot of people have taken advantage of the long weekend to view plenty of businesses on the Ernest Wilson books - the phones have been ringing all morning with requests for accounts, copy leases etc.

Wherever possible we will get as much information to a potential purchaser electronically to keep delays to a minimum, hopefully the offers will be flooding in by the end of the week.

As always, to keep up to date with the latest businesses for sale visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Jonathan
Ernest Wilson & Co. Ltd

Town Centre Opportunity - Wrexham

Ernest Wilson have been appointed as the letting agent for a prominent Wrexham town centre retail unit. Ideally located amongst the main high street retailers this is arranged over 3 floors and last traded as a Ladies fashions shop.

For further details visit the website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Jonathan
Ernest Wilson

8 valuations and 200+ miles later....

Yesterday was an incredibly busy one as I spent the day valuing businesses all over the county, from Investment Properties in Chesterfield to Sandwich Bars in Wakefield.

This all resulted in some more good businesses coming to the market with Ernest Wilson, for more information don't forget to visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk regularly.

Jonathan
Ernest Wilson & Co. Ltd

The sun is shining!

The end of the week has not only brought the sunshine but some excellent sales results through the offices of Ernest Wilson. There is definitely a mood of optimism in the market at the moment which is being reflected in the volume of sales achieved compared to the first few months of last year.

Looking forward to next week the valuers diary's are very busy already and with a large number of viewings taking place this weekend it looks like we're in for another good week at Ernest Wilson.

Have a good weekend.

Jonathan
www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

£3M scheme in Eldwick, Bingley is well under way.

Ernest Wilson have been appointed as the letting agent for a multi-million pound commercial scheme in Eldwick near Bingley in West Yorkshire.

Having successfully negotiated terms with an existing doctors practice agreements for Lease are also in place for a pharmacy & day nursery. This is a very exciting project and one which Ernest Wilson is particularly proud to be involved with.

Completion of the build project will be October 2010.

The last few units are still available, for further information contact the offices of Ernest Wilson on 0113 238 2900 or visit http://www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/

Fabulous opportunity - Doncaster Fish & Chip Restaurant

Ernest Wilson have been appointed as the selling agent of this fabulous town centre Fish & Chips restaurant & takeaway. Located in this super trading position in Doncaster literally just around the corner from the Frenchgate Centre and adjacent to McDonalds - busy, busy location.

For further information visit the Ernest Wilson website at http://www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/

The asking price is just £19,950 for the lease, fixtures and fittings with a new lease being offered (subject to Landlord consent) at £30,000 per annum.

Glad I didn't go on holiday last week!

I was met this morning with the news that my collegue Michael is not now getting back from his long weekend in Italy until next Tuesday! Glad I decided to leave my week in the sun until a bit later in the year.

The offices of Ernest Wilson have been a hive of activity today with reaction to a lot of viewings over the weekend, we endevour to provide our vendor clients with feedback to viewings as soon as possible following the appointment.

My day has consisted of the valuing of a tanning salon, chinese takeaway, sandwich bar & restaurant during which I have travelled around 120 miles around the country.

Another productive day at Ernest Wilson.

Don't forget to visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk for more information.

Jonathan
Ernest Wilson & Co.

A busy day at Ernest Wilson!

What a day...it's the end of a long day here at Ernest Wilson which has seen multiple completions from Sandwich Bars in Sheffield to Estate Agents in Leeds, finally there is some consistency and confidence in the business transfer market again.

Been as this is my first blog here's a little bit about me....Having joined Ernest Wilson in 1996 I literally started on the 'shop floor' and learned my trade. Approaching my 14th anniversary with Ernest Wilson my role now involves heading the firms Property Management department as well as dealing with several valuation matters throughout a typical week.

My spare time is varied and when away from Ernest Wilson I enjoy keeping fit and am currently in training from the Leeds half marathon in May.

Jonathan - Ernest Wilson & Co.