Norwich's former Debenhams store going under offer is good news for the city centre. But there are many other businesses and premises still up for sale or rent.

These range from large impressive council-owned properties like the Library, Guildhall Hill to massive retail units such as the old Primark and BHS, St Stephen's Street.

Nick Williams, commercial partner, Arnolds Keys, said if anything, commercial rents were likely to rise, making units harder to fill.

"Rising capital values means rents have to rise to maintain the same percentage yield. That’s bad news for tenants, and also for new investors and speculative builders who are also being hit by above-inflation rises in building material and other construction costs."

How many of these premises do you know?

WATCH--Commercial-property-for-sale-in-NorwichThe Library, Guildhall Hill - building to rent for £60,000 a year

Norwich Evening News: The Library, Guildhall HillThe Library, Guildhall Hill (Image: Archant)

Formerly the site of the first public library in England, this imposing building in the heart of the city was occupied by a restaurant. It closed in July 2019 after restaurateurs Jayne and Nigel Raffles ran it for 13 years.

Panda, 8, Redwell Street - building for sale for £395,000

Norwich Evening News: Panda, Redwell StreetPanda, Redwell Street (Image: Archant)

Formerly known as the Panda bar and Taphouse, this Grade II listed, three-storey corner property went up for grabs in February.

Number 12, Farmer's Avenue - building for sale for £550,000

Norwich Evening News: Number 12, Farmer's AveNumber 12, Farmer's Ave (Image: Archant)

Formerly known as the Number 12 pub and restaurant, it closed in 2019 and the property went up for sale last year. The three storey Grade II listed building with a two storey side extension was granted change of use was from bar and restaurant to a boutique hotel.

Mojos, Prince of Wales Road - building for sale for £1.65m

Norwich Evening News: Mojos, Prince of Wales RoadMojos, Prince of Wales Road (Image: Archant)

This well-known nightclub has been newly refurbished throughout after coming up for sale after its owner retired after 44 years. It also comes with the first and second floor operating as 'Hotel Belmonte' which provides nine en-suite bedrooms.

Mallie News, Prince of Wales Road - building for sale for £345,000

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This convenience store and off licence with a 24 hour licence to serve alcohol comes with a two bedroom flat above.

Jamie's Italian, 21-24 Royal Arcade - building to rent

This massive unit over two floors closed as Jamie Oliver's restaurant back in 2019 and has been empty since.

Offering 9,991sqft, it is for rent for a price on application but rumoured to have originally been around £100,000 a year.

Grosvenor Fish Bar, Lower Goat Lane - still fully open but for sale leasehold

Norwich Evening News: Owner of the Grosvenor Fish Bar, Christian MottaOwner of the Grosvenor Fish Bar, Christian Motta (Image: Archant)

One of the city's most popular fish and chip shops with a difference went on the market, leasehold, for around £400,000-£500,000 last year then the owners decided not to sell it.

However, it is still on the market for when the right buyer comes along.

Cafe Malabar, Magdalen Street - restaurant business for sale for £55,000

Norwich Evening News: Cafe Malabar, Magdalen StreetCafe Malabar, Magdalen Street (Image: Archant)

This licenced Indian restaurant specialises in southern Indian cuisine and has 65 seats.

Norwich Evening News: Ginger, Timber HillGinger, Timber Hill (Image: Archant)

Ginger, Timber Hill - building for rent for £27,500 a year

The Ginger women's clothing store is continuing to operate and is fully open. However, its premises came up for rent back in October, 2019 and have just gone under offer.

Thai Kitti, Opie Street - business for sale for £49,950

Norwich Evening News: Thai Kitti, Opie StreetThai Kitti, Opie Street (Image: Archant)

This Thai restaurant situated in a building over four floors in the heart of a busy footfall area.

Cat and Fiddle, Magdalen Street - building for sale for £400,000-£450,000.


Norwich Evening News: Cat and Fiddle, Magdalen StreetCat and Fiddle, Magdalen Street (Image: Archant)

A 17th century Norwich pub which closed down in 2011 is now being auctioned after being transformed into a luxury apartment.

Briton's Arms, Elm Hill - building for rent £22,500 a year

Norwich Evening News: The Briton's Arms in the Norwich LanesThe Briton's Arms in the Norwich Lanes (Image: Archant)

This 14th century building, one of the oldest thatched properties in the country, needs new tenants to use it for a business.

IKEA, Sweet Briar Road industrial estate - available to rent for a price on application.

Norwich Evening News: IKEA, Sweet Briar industrial estateIKEA, Sweet Briar industrial estate (Image: Archant)

Units including the former IKEA collection and order point are available.

The old Primark, 23-29 St Stephen's Street - 45,186 sqft which is available to rent for a price on application.

Norwich Evening News: The old Primark, St Stephen's StreetThe old Primark, St Stephen's Street (Image: Archant)

This massive store used to be BHS and then became Primark while the new store in Haymarket was being created.

Argos, 43-45, St Stephens - building available to let for £105,000 a year. Offering more than 8,863 sqft, this store was formerly occupied by Argos until it relocated.