BOND WOFLE'S NEXT PROPERTY AUCTION
Bond Wolfe's next property auction will be held at the West Bromwich Albion Football Club on Thursday 19th June 2008. Enteries are now being taken. Please contact Bond Wolfe on 0121 525 0600 or visit www.bondwolfe.net.
OVER £18 MILLION WORTH OF PROPERTY & LAND UP FOR SALE
Bond Wolfe’s 2nd Auction of 2008 is to be held at the Aston Villa Football Club on the 16th April 2008, where over £18 million worth of property & land will go under the hammer. In the 87 lots being offered, there are a number of lots being auctioned on behalf of Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Sandwell and Stoke Councils. For further information, or to download a catalogue visit www.bondwolfe.net or telephone 0121 525 0600.
BOND WOLFE’S QUOTED PROPERTY INVESTMENT COMPANY EXCHANGES CONTRACTS IN WALSALL
Bond Wolfe’s quoted property Investment Company (REI Plc.) is pleased to announce that on the 7th March 2008, they unconditionally exchanged contracts to acquire 1-27 Bridge Street, Walsall for the sum of £2.4 million in cash. The property comprises an unbroken parade of 12 retail units with a mixture of retail A1, financial and professional services A2 and bar A4 occupiers.
BOND WOLFE SPONSOR KIT FOR SCHOOL RUGBY TOUR
Bond Wolfe have again sponsored the kit for a six-day overseas Easter rugby tour for one of Birmingham’s top sporting academies. It will be the 3rd occasion Bond Wolfe have provided the kit for the trip by King Edwards’ School, Camp Hill, which includes three matches in four days in the Dundalk area.
BOND WOLFE SELL £6 MILLION WORTH OF PROPERTY AND LAND UNDER THE HAMMER
Bond Wolfe’s first auction of 2008, held at the WBA Football Ground sold in excess of £6 Million pounds worth of property and land. 75% of all properties being offered sold under the hammer including the Regis Banqueting Suite for £481,000 off a guide of just £250,000. Bond Wolfe’s next auction will take place on the 16th April 2008 at Aston Villa Football Club. www.bondwolfe.net
BOND WOLFE’S QUOTED PROPERTY INVESTMENT COMPANY LAUNCHES £100 MILLION MIDLANDS OPPORTUNITY FUND
Bond Wolfe’s quoted property investment company (REI Plc.) is bucking the trend and committing £100 million to purchasing commercial property in the region. REI Plc. has refinanced part of its debt-free property portfolio, raising a further £20 million through the Birmingham office of Bank of Scotland to provide a total war chest of £100 million to target commercial property in the Midlands.
IT’S TOP OF THE CLASS FOR JOSIE JUDSON
Josie Judson was announced as Bond Wolfe’s Employee of the Year 2007 recently. Josie has been with Bond Wolfe for almost 4 years and was previously employed by one of Bond Wolfe’s associated companies for 3 years prior.
STOKE COUNCIL JOINS EVER GROWING LIST OF APPOINTED AUCTIONEERS AT BOND WOLFE
Stoke City Council join, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Sandwell Councils in instructing Bond Wolfe as their Appointed Auctioneers. Bond Wolfe now have 6 major institutions for whom they solely sell properties at auction for.
BOND WOLFE AUCTIONEERS ANNOUNCE A RECORD YEAR OF SALES
Bond Wolfe announces a record year of sales following their auction on the 4th December 2007. They sold 100% of the properties being offered on behalf of British Waterways, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Sandwell Councils, raising over 7 million pounds.
£73,000 RAISED AT CURE LEUKEMIA BALL BY BOND WOLFE’S AUCTIONEER
Rory Daly – Senior Partner of Bond Wolfe raised in excess of £73,000 at the Cure Leukemia Ball on the 1st December 2007 held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole where he conducted the charity auction.
BOND WOLFE ONCE AGAIN UP THEIR STAKE IN AIM LISTED COMPANY
Bond Wolfe have boosted their stake in the AIM-Listed Real Estate Investors to 20.47%. Bond Wolfe are now the largest shareholder. You can visit REI at www.reiplc.com
OFFICES BROUGHT BY BOND WOLFE’S QUOTED PROPERTY INVESTMENT COMPANY
Bond Wolfe’s quoted property investment company have paid £2.6 million for the 18,000 Sq. Ft. former Ciro Citterio headquarters in Hagley Court, Vicarage Road in Edgbaston.
BOND WOLFE’S QUOTED PROPERTY INVESTMENT COMPANY READY TO SPEND £100 MILLION IN WEST MIDLANDS
Bond Wolfe’s quoted Property Investment company has made another strategic purchase acquiring 42-44 Waterloo Street, Birmingham for £3 million in cash. REI Plc. Have pledged to spend up to £100 million buying West Midlands business property in 2008. You can visit REI at www.reiplc.com
MAJOR ROLE FOR BASSI
Paul Bassi has been appointed vice-president of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry and scheduled to become the Chamber’s president in 2009.
7 UP - AS BOND WOLFE ANNOUNCE 2008 AUCTION DATES
Bond Wolfe will be holding seven high profile auctions throughout 2008 following on from their record sales in 2007. The following dates have been announced:-
February 27th - 85% sold
April 16th
June 5th
July 23rd
September 10th
October 29th
December 17th
SHOPPING PARADE IN CHINA TOWN SNAPPED UP
Real Estate Investors plc, in which Bond Wolfe are the largest shareholder have acquired Latitude House in the heart of Birmingham city’s Chinese quarter “off plan” for £2.25 million in cash. You can visit REI at www.reiplc.com
BOND WOLFE SELL BARCLAYS BANK INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR £1.2 MILLION
Bond Wolfe’s auction department are pleased to announce the sale of a Barclays Bank Investment property for £1.2 Million. 766 Bristol Road, Northfield , which was let to Barclays Bank PLC on a 20 year lease at £57,000 per annum sold to an undisclosed purchaser at the September auction
BOND WOLFE ANNUAL GOLF DAY
Bond Wolfe's ever popular Golf Day took place on the 3rd October at Edgbaston Golf Club, raising in excess of £3,600 for Barnardo’s Children’s Charity. Bond Wolfe’s 2008 Annual Golf Day will take place on the 8th October 2008. For further information, then contact Lisa Worrall on (0121) 524 1178.
BOND WOLFE SPONSOR GREENHILL F.C.
Newly promoted Greenhill FC are being backed by Bond Wolfe in a major sponsorship boost. James Mattin who is captain of Greenhill FC and Managing Partner of Bond Wolfe said “This sponsorship forms part of our continued commitment to supporting the local community”.
AVON HOUSE IS ADDED TO PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
Bond Wolfe’s quoted property investment company (REI plc.) has purchased Avon House in Bromsgrove for 5.25million. Avon House currently houses Yell.Com with 22,000 sq. ft. of this prestigious development still available. You can visit REI at www.reiplc.com
102-106 COLMORE ROW & 1-6 BENNETTS HILL IS ADDED TO PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
REI Plc., the aim listed company in which Bond Wolfe have a major stake, have acquired the Freehold of 102-106 Colmore Row, 1-6 Bennetts Hill in Birmingham City Centre. This investment property was acquired part-let from The Prudential for £6.35 million. You can visit REI at www.reiplc.com
METRO COURT DEVELOPMENT
Metro Court, the former BT headquarters, is undergoing major refurbishment works to provide three floors of high specification offices and parking. Sandwell Mental Health NHS & Social Care Trust have signed an agreement to lease on 2 of the floors. For further information contact David Waldron, Head of Commercial Agency on 0121 525 0600.
GUARDIAN HOUSE IS ACQUIRED
Bond Wolfe’s quoted property investment company (REI Plc), have acquired Guardian House, Town Centre, West Bromwich for the sum of £4,525,000. You can visit REI at www.reiplc.com
BOND WOLFE PURCHASE PORTMAN BUILDING SOCIETY PORTFOLIO
Bond Wolfe acquired 6 branches of the Portman Building Society Portfolio for £1.9 million. Paul Bassi, Senior Partner of Bond Wolfe commented "We have been inundated with tenant and purchaser demand, and have already sold 2 of the branches and have significant interest in the remaining four”.
SANDWELL COUNCIL ON BOARD
Bond Wolfe's auction division is proud to announce they have been successful in winning the tender to act for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in the sale of properties and land by auction. Bond Wolfe are already the appointed auctioneers for the local authorities at Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Coventry and had previously acted for Sandwell in past sales. Sandwell will be disposing of a number of lots throughout 2008.
BASSI JOINS BANK OF BRUM
Bond Wolfe’s Paul Bassi joins the Icelandic investment bank Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander, who have recruited three of Birmingham’s best known businessmen to spearhead its new operation in the city. Paul will be chairman, Richard Boot deputy Chair and John Crabtree will chair the advisory board.
AUCTION SUCCESS STORY - SO FAR
Properties on behalf of Local Authorities 99% Sold.
Properties in possession of the Mortgagees 100% Sold
Properties being sold for Probate Purposes 100% Sold
All Properties Offered 86% Sold
BOND WOLFE SELL PRESTIGIOUS OFFICE BUILDING IN WOLVERHAMPTON
Bond Wolfe’s investment property arm has sold Construction House, the international HQ of construction giant Carillion, for £6.7 million only a year after acquiring the building for £5.25 million.
OFFICES TO LET
Bond Wolfe currently has a number of offices available to let in West Bromwich, Walsall, Wolverhampton & Worcester . Full details of all available space is available by visiting our 'To Let' section of the web site or contacting David Waldron on 0121 525 0600.
BOND WOLFE PURCHASE 27 CARE HOMES
Bond Wolfe acquires 27 care homes from Sandwell Community Caring Trust for an undisclosed figure. All of the 27 homes are on 20 year leases, producing an annual rental figure of £288,000.