Liverpool Retail for Sale
<p>Rutter Green Auctions are delighted to bring to the market a mixed-use vacant property for sale via online auction.</p>
<br/><p>An exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial mixed-use freehold property in a prominent and well-established retail location along County Road in Walton. Positioned within a busy commercial parade benefitting from consistent footfall and strong passing traffic, the property comprises a ground floor retail unit with two self-contained residential apartments arranged over the upper floors, presenting an attractive dual-income Buy-to-Let investment.</p>
<br/><p>The ground floor offers a spacious commercial retail premises with a traditional shop frontage, providing excellent visibility and suitability for a range of occupiers (subject to the necessary consents). Above, the property includes two residential apartments, each independently accessed, offering strong rental appeal within a popular and well-connected residential area. The combination of commercial and residential accommodation provides investors with diversified income potential and scope for future rental growth.</p>
<br/><p>Walton remains a consistently strong rental location due to its proximity to Liverpool City Centre, local schooling, transport links, and a wide range of amenities. County Road itself serves as a key arterial route with a vibrant mix of independent retailers and established operators, supporting both commercial viability and residential demand.</p>
<br/><p>Offered for sale via online auction, this property represents an excellent opportunity for investors seeking an income-producing asset with long-term growth potential in a proven rental location. Interested parties are advised to review the legal pack and register in advance to participate in the auction process. Please note this property is situated in a Selective licensing area.</p>
<br/><strong>This property is offered for immediate sale at the <em>Buy It Now</em> price, subject to the usual auction terms and conditions.</strong>
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<br/>Please note that the Auction will be an online auction via our website with remote bidding. You must preregister to bid. Reservation Fee Applies.
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<br/>All the information provided on our website is for indicative purposes only and interested parties should rely upon the contents of the legal pack and their own due diligence as a prudent bidder.
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<br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong>
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<br/>For sale by Unconditional Online Auction.
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<br/><strong>Terms</strong>
<br/>Auction Method:
<br/>The auction for this property will be conducted online through our online-bidding platform. This is a "Timed Auction", so there are no other lots being sold alongside this property.
<br/>The timeslot for the auction is displayed on Rutter Green's website. To view this, search for the property on their website. Then click onto the property to view the property details. The time remaining to bid and end date of the auction is displayed on the page.
<br/>You are required to undertake identity checks before you can be authorised to bid. You must also provide your payment details. If you do not provide this information, your registration will not be processed.
<br/>When you place your bid, you are deemed to have agreed to Rutter Green's Buyers Terms (England & Wales) which are available on .
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<br/><strong>Auction type - Unconditional with Fixed Fee</strong>
<br/>If you are the highest bidder, you must exchange legally binding contracts for the sale when the Auction for the property comes to an end. You must then pay the applicable fees and deposit. You must complete the sale within 20 business days unless the Special Conditions of Sale contained within the Legal Pack state otherwise.
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<br/><strong>Auction Fees Explained</strong>
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<br/>When you participate in Rutter Green Property Auctions, please be aware of the following non-refundable fees:
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<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Buyer's Fee:</strong> This fee is payable upon the close of the auction and is calculated as a percentage of the final purchase price of the property. Below is a breakdown of the Buyers Fee charges;
<br/><ul><li>For properties sold up to £125,000: The Buyer's Fee is a minimum of £6,000 (including VAT).</li><li>For properties sold over £125,000 and up to £250,000: The Buyer's Fee is 4.8% (including VAT) of the purchase price.</li><li>For properties sold for over £250,000: The Buyer's Fee is 3.6% (including VAT) of the purchase price.</li></ul>
<br/><strong>Important Note:</strong> The Buyers Fee <strong><u>does not</u></strong> contribute to the purchase price of the property.
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<br/><strong>Deposit:</strong> Upon the exchange of contracts, the successful bidder is required to pay a <strong><u>non-refundable deposit</u></strong> equal to 10% of the final purchase price of the property, with a minimum deposit of £5,000. This deposit <strong><u>will</u></strong> contribute towards the total purchase price.
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<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Payment Process:</strong>
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<br/>When you register to bid, you will be asked to provide your payment details to Rutter Green. If you are the winning bidder, an initial payment covering a portion of the Buyer's Fee will be automatically charged to your registered payment method immediately after the auction ends. This initial charge is calculated based on the <strong>guide price</strong> of the property, using the fee scale outlined above.
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<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Example 1: </strong>Let's say you win a property, and the hammer falls over the guide price, and you win the property at £100,000, here's how the payments would work:
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<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Initial payment straight after the auction closes:</strong>
<br/><ul><li><strong>Buyer's Fee (based on minimum fee):</strong> = £6,000 (including VAT).</li><li><strong>Deposit:</strong> 10% of £100,000 = £10,000</li></ul>
<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Total payment on the fall of the hammer is £16,000 </strong>- please see note below regarding legal pack. <strong> </strong>
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<br/><strong>Remainder to pay on completion of contracts:</strong> £90,000 plus legal fees
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<br/><strong>Example 2: </strong>Let's say you win a property and the hammer falls on £255,000, here's how the payments would work:
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<br/><strong>Initial payment straight after the auction closes:</strong>
<br/><ul><li><strong>Buyer's Fee (based on 3.6%):</strong> = £9,180 (including VAT).</li><li><strong>Deposit:</strong> 10% of £255,000 = £25,500</li></ul>
<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Total payment on the fall of the hammer is £34,680 </strong>- please see note below regarding legal pack. <strong> </strong>
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<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Remainder to pay on completion of contracts:</strong> £229,500 plus legal fees
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<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Legal Pack Special Conditions: </strong>In the special conditions there might be additional charges such as paying the Vendors legal fees. Each auction property legal pack differs, please ensure you download the legal pack to check if additional costs are applied to the sale of the property.
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<br/><strong> </strong><strong>Payments of Additional Amounts:</strong> Any outstanding balance on the Buyer's Fee and deposit after the auction must be paid immediately via debit card or bank transfer. We do not accept payments by cash or cheque.
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<br/><strong>Legal Pack</strong>
<br/>Before bidding, you must view the legal pack for the property. This is the collection of legal documents that apply to the sale. The documents will include but are not limited to: Special Conditions of Sale, title documents from the Land Registry and Energy Performance Certificate.
<br/>To view the legal pack, first search for the property on Rutter Green's website and click onto the property to view the property details. There will be a sub-heading "Data Room". Underneath this, you will be prompted to "Log in to view the