29-31 Bradshawgate, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4NB
A prime town centre retail unit in Leigh
Guide price*
£320,000+
Plus fees
Unsold
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Auction details:
Thursday 26th October 2023 @ 09:00AM
A Prime Town Centre Retail Investment Let To Boots UK Ltd Current Rental Income £32,600 PA
Property Description
The property comprises a prime Town Centre retail unit let to Boots, with upper floor and rear service yard. We are advised that Boots have been in occupation since 1974. Whilst we have not undertaken a measured survey we have noted the floor areas provided by the VOA as ground floor 537.30sq. m (5,783 sq.ft.) and first floor 592sq.m (6,372 sq.ft). The property is considered suitable for a variety of alternative commercial uses or future redevelopment subject to the appropriate planning permission.Location
The property occupies a prominent position situated on the northern side of the pedestrianised Bradshawgate, between it's junctions with Union Street and Silk Street.Bradshawgate is the towns principal retail throughfare with a vibrant mix of independent traders and national operators including McDonalds, Subway, BetFred and Greggs.
Leigh is located approximately 12 miles west of Manchester City Centre, 8 miles south west of Bolton and 8 miles south east of Wigan.
There are excellent links to the national motorway network being some 5 miles west of junction 14 of the M60 motorway.
Energy Performance Rating
CTenure
The property is part freehold and part long leasehold for a term of 999 years from 12th May 1871 at a ground rent of £35 per annum. Please see legal pack for more information.Tenancy Details
The property is let to Boots UK Ltd for a term of 5 years (FRI) with effect from 21/05/2021 at a rent of £32,600 per annum.We have not had sight of the lease documentation however a copy of the lease will be available within the legal pack.
Tenant Profile
As of 01/06/2023 Boots UK Ltd had a score of 97- very low risk (Source: Creditsafe.)Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is applicable on this transaction. For those who are VAT registered, the intention would be to treat as a TOGC.Full details will be available within the legal pack.
Auctioneer's Note
Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewings
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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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Any additional costs excluding the administration fee will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack has been prepared by the seller’s solicitor(s), who are responsible for its contents and disclosing all know information. It is available to download free of charge under the ‘lot information’, and you take responsibility for reading and understanding the legal pack and are bound by all the contents. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
