Retail premises to let in The Strand, Stoke-On-Trent ST3

Former bank offices available to let. Accommodation is arranged over ground, first and second floor, with the option to acquire additional accommodation subject to negotiation.

Description

The property comprises a three storey brick built property with a pitched tiled roof. There is a rear access and metal fire escape to the first and second floor. There is also a rear disabled lift currently not working. Upper floors can be accessed via a stair case to form further offices and staff facilities and toilets.

The property could be used for a number of retail uses including retail space, take away and restaurant use.

Location

The property is located in Longton the second largest town in the Stoke on Trent conurbation. There is good access to the A50 a major route between the M6 Motorway through to Derby and on to the M1 Motorway at junction 24a. Longton has major retail units with a Tesco Extra as well as Next, B&M, Farm Foods, Matalan and local independent shops. There is a population of some 70,000 within a 10 minute drive of the town. The property itself is situated on The Strand and opposite Longton Market. There is a large car park to the rear of the property as well as the bus station.

Accommodation

Ground Floor offices 223 sqft 20.70 sqm
First Floor 561 sqft 52.20 sqm
Second Floor 1,135 sqft 105.50 sqm

Services

We believe all main services are connected but have not been tested.

Rating

The voa website advises the rateable value for 2023/24 is to be confirmed. The standard non-domestic business rates multiplier is 51.2p. The small business multiplier is 49.9p up to a rateable value of £50,999. Small Business may benefit for upto100% on premises with a rateable value of up to £12,000 and a tapered relief for rateable values between £12,000 and £15,000.

Bjb recommends interested parties make their own enquiries into the business rate payable any further business rate relief which may be available.

Planning

Bjb recommend that potential occupiers make their own enquiries to the local authority in order to satisfy themselves that their proposed use is authorised in planning terms.

Tenure - Leasehold

Leasehold - on new terms to be agreed.

Proof Of Identity

To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, on acceptance of an offer for purchase or letting, the buyer or prospective tenant will be required to provide identification to Butters John Bee. Where a property is due to go to auction, all bidders will be required to register prior to auction.

Legal Costs - Letting

The ingoing tenant is responsible for the landlord's legal costs in connection with the preparation of the lease.

Credit Check

On agreed terms the ingoing tenant will be required to pay a fee of £85 to buttersjohnbee for the application and collation of references and credit data from a third party. The application process will, under normal circumstances take between two and five working days. The applicant will be required to complete a simple online form for submission to our credit reference agency. Application fee will be payable in advance and will not be refundable.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment via bjb commercial, Suite 1, Albion House, No.2 Etruria Office Village, Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5RQ
Telephone . Opening hours are 9.00-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.