573 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BH
Retail investment property in Smethwick
Guide price*
£425,000+
Plus fees
Sold prior to auction, for an undisclosed amount
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Auction details:
Thursday 19th May 2022 @ 09:00AM
Live-streamed Auction
A Freehold Retail Investment Opportunity Passing Rent: £25,000 pa
Property Description
573 Bearwood Road comprises a mid-parade two storey retail premises, with ancillary accommodation above and is currently occupied by Greggs PLC.Location
The property occupies a prominent position on the main A4030 Bearwood Road, which leads directly off the A456 Hagley Road. Bearwood is a thriving commercial and residential suburb and forms the southern part of Smethwick to the north of the Hagley Road (A456). The town is centred on Bearwood Road at the crossroads of Sandon Road and Three Shire Road, bordering the city centre, 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east. The town also benefits from excellent communications strategically lying within the motorway network which skirts the city (M5, M6, and M42).Accommodation
Ground floor – 969 sq ftFirst Floor – 578 sq ft
Energy Performance Rating
See legal pack.Tenure
Freehold – Subject to the existing tenancy.Tenancy Details
The property is let to Greggs PLC for a term of ten years from 01/8/2016 and expiring on 31/7/2026. The passing rent is £25,000 pa. There is a rent review on 1/8/2021.Tenant profile - Greggs Plc is the largest bakery chain in the UK. Headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The first Greggs opened in 1951 and the company has grown regionally from its north east base. Today there are approximately 1,700 shops, employing over 20,000 people. In 2018 Greggs PLC reached a milestone with sales exceeding £1bn for the first time.
Value Added Tax
The property is elected for VAT, although it is anticipated that the sale will be dealt with by way of a TOGC.Remote Bidding Auction
This property is being offered via a remote bidding auction with bidding by proxy, telephone or internet only. You will need to pre-register for remote bidding, provide your identification and debit card details no later than 24 hours prior to the auction, please visit our website for further details.Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.DISCLAIMER
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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