Unit 14-17, Metropolitan Business Park, Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9LT

A substantial terraced office building arranged over ground and first floor, extending to approximately 725 Sq M (7,804 Sq Ft), which is currently subdivided into multiple office suites and operated in part as a business centre/serviced office accommodation by the vendor.

The property currently generates a gross rental income of £139,000 per annum (as at 1 November 2025) with approximate utilities and Business Rates outgoings of £33,000 per annum. There is potential to increase the gross rental income to circa £160,000 per annum once vacant suites are let. Interested parties are advised that the rental income figure does fluctuate according to occupancy levels as tenants occupy on a licence basis.

The property could continue to be used as a business centre/serviced office accommodation, with potential Business Rates savings to be made by having office suites individually assessed. Alternatively, it could be let on a more traditional lease basis, or occupied as a headquarters by an owner-occupier.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
341.30 Sq M (3,674 Sq Ft)

First Floor
384 Sq M (4,137 Sq Ft)

Costs

Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Live streamed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to our Common Auction Conditions and Bidder Terms. Properties located in Scotland and Northern Ireland will be subject to applicable local laws.

Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyer’s Fee of 1.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £2,400 inc. VAT)

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information

For full details about our auction processes, please refer to the Bidder Terms which can be viewed on our home page.

This explains the types of auction and sale methods we offer, the bidding registration process, your payment obligations, and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable home report for residential Scottish properties).

Guide Price & Reserve Price

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.

General

Note
All the information provided on our website is for indicative purposes only and interested parties should refer to the contents of the legal pack and rely upon their own due diligence as a prudent bidder.

Rates
The property is entered in the 2023 Rating List as "

Offices and Premises"

with a Rateable Value of £44,250. The Rateable Value (RV) is not the amount payable.

VAT
VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate in addition to the purchase price.

We understand the property is held freehold under Title No. LA638586.
We understand the property is subject to an estate service charge for the upkeep and maintenance of the car parking, which is held leasehold, and common areas of the estate. Please refer to the legal pack for further information.

We understand the property is occupied by various tenants on a licence basis, as follows:
Office 1 - IT - £400pcm - from 09/2023
Office 2 - Solicitor - £400pcm - from 07/2022
Office 3 - Home Care Support - £550pcm - from 06/2021
Office 4 - Solicitor - £400pcm - from 03/2023
Office 5 - Building - £190pcm (Office) £750pcm (Admin) - from 03/2013
Office 6 - Wedding Venue Dressers - £2,000pcm - from 04/2025
Office 7 -
Offices 8, 9 & 10 - Property Recovery - £1,700 - from 03/2023
Office 11 - Charity - £530pcm - from 10/2015
Office 12 - Health and Safety - £530pcm from 10/2015
Office 13 - Vacant - ERV £700pcm
Office 14 - Advertising - £1,050 - from 09/2025
Office 15 - Vacant - ERV £400pcm
Office 16 - Vacant - ERV £400pcm
Office 17 - Expert Witness (Ad hoc letting) - £400pcm - from 01/2025

Meeting Room - First Aid Training Contracts and Monthly Meetings - £1,000pcm (average)

Virtual Offices - Currently x8 (unlimited scope) - £500pcm

Admin - MBP - £100

Potential Office A - Vacant/Unused Accom - £300pcm

Potential Office B - Vacant/Unused Accom - £400pcm

Note
Please be advised that the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Address

Unit 14-17, Metropolitan Business Park, Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9LT

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Auction

26th February 2026 Live Stream Auction

Date

26th February 2026

Lot Number

243

Bidding Starts

9:00am

Joint Agent

Unit 14-17, Metropolitan Business Park, Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9LT

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