Sale clears the way for redevelopment of housing association offices

Former housing association offices in Walsall could be set for redevelopment following the sale of the building.

Accord Housing has sold its premises at 18 Caldmore Green, Caldmore, as part of plans to relocate staff under one roof at its new offices in nearby Ward Street.

Details of the sale have not been disclosed.

Commercial property agents Bond Wolfe, which handled the sale, said the buyer, a local property investor, was now considering various options for the building.

These include using part of the two-storey building as a community centre, and converting the rest into residential flats.

James Mattin, managing partner at Bond Wolfe, said: “This is a substantial property that attracted interest from a variety of end users. Freehold properties of this nature, offering flexibility, are very popular in the current market.”

The 8,200 sq ft property currently has onsite parking for around 30 vehicles, CCTV cameras, a passenger lift and disabled access.

The present layout includes a main reception area, a mixture of individual and open plan offices, meeting rooms, a boardroom, kitchen, staff room, shower facilities and toilets.