Birmingham City Council is set to auction off five new lots next month, featuring retail premises that currently house a Chinese takeaway and a pet shop. The auction, conducted by Bond Wolfe, will take place on July 9.
Properties Listed for Auction
8-11 Alfred Road, Sparkhill - Offers Over £250,000
A two-storey industrial unit currently used as mixed manufacturing and office space, located flush to the pavement in Sparkhill. The freehold property, subject to an existing tenancy, spans approximately 749 square metres (8,062 square feet). It is let on a full repairing and insuring basis for 20 years from July 18, 2025, at an annual rent of £19,750, with rent reviews every five years.
9 Harborne Park Road, Harborne - Offers Over £250,000
A freehold retail investment property currently operating as a Chinese takeaway in Harborne. This two-storey building includes a residential flat on the first floor and stands back from the road behind a forecourt. The current gross income is £12,250 per annum.
11 Harborne Park Road, Harborne - Offers Over £150,000
A single-storey freehold retail investment premises in Harborne, with a current gross income of £3,500 per annum. The site area extends to approximately 42 square metres (452 square feet).
13 Harborne Park Road, Harborne - Offers Over (Price Not Specified)
A freehold retail investment premises that previously housed a pet shop in Harborne. This single-storey retail unit stands flush to the pavement on Harborne Park Road, with a site area of about 109 square metres (1,173 square feet). Current gross income is £6,000 per annum.
Skilts School, Gorcott Hill, Beoley, Near Redditch - Offers Over £1.4 Million
A freehold former special school operated by Birmingham City Council, previously reported by BirminghamLive. The property provided education and accommodation for primary-aged children with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties. It includes a site manager's house, two residential blocks, and a gym block, potentially suitable for various uses or redevelopment subject to planning consent.
Auction Details
These lots will be featured in Bond Wolfe's auction starting at 8:30 AM on Thursday, July 9. The auction will be livestreamed via Bond Wolfe’s website, with remote bidding by proxy, telephone, or internet. For more details and to register, visit their website, email auctions@bondwolfe.com, or call 0121 312 1212 or 01902 928 510.
