Retail for sale

The subject premises comprises a prominent corner ground floor retail unit forming part of an established landmark building, front the main intersection along the primary retail areas of Maesteg town centre.
We note that the ground floor is currently subdivided to accommodate a number of smaller retail areas, forming part of a parade of independent units (known as Bowrington Arcade). The individual retail units also appear to be supported by ancillary accommodation comprising communal w.c. facilities and additional storage areas to the rear of the communal corridor.
Although the subject premises currently occupies a number of smaller individual units, it is also likely that the entire floor could be reconfigured to provide a more open plan layout, suitable for a single or possibly national occupier, given its prominence within the town.
At present, the building is occupied for use as an investment, previously producing a gross rental return of £26,950 per annum (with a net rental return of £16,098 per annum) when fully let. We advise that the remaining units are currently occupied and held on various licence agreements, producing a current gross rent passing of £13,080 per annum (at approximately 40% let) plus service charge contributions of £202 per calendar month. We therefore advise that the subject could be offer for sale as a partly occupied investment or alternatively with full vacant possession.
Description - The subject premises comprises a prominent corner ground floor retail unit forming part of an established landmark building, front the main intersection along the primary retail areas of Maesteg town centre.
We note that the ground floor is currently subdivided to accommodate a number of smaller retail areas, forming part of a parade of independent units (known as Bowrington Arcade), which can be accessed internally off a communal corridor to the rear. Access over the ground floor accommodation is available via a stepped entrance off the main pedestrian walkway facing the main intersection, fronting the corner of Neath Road and Llynfi Road, while a secondary entrance point is also available over the side elevation, facing Upper Street. The individual retail units also appear to be supported by ancillary accommodation comprising communal w.c. facilities and additional storage areas to the rear of the communal corridor.
Although the subject premises currently occupies a number of smaller individual units, it is also likely that the entire floor could be reconfigured to provide a more open plan layout, suitable for a single or possibly national occupier, given its prominence within the town (subject to the negotiation of a new effective Headlease). We also advise that the building was previously occupied by The Cooperative for use as a single ground floor retail, which is evident from the date stone along the front elevation.
At present, the building is occupied for use as an investment, previously producing a gross rental return of £26,950 per annum (with a net rental return of £16,098 per annum) when fully let. We advise that the remaining units are currently occupied and held on various licence agreements, producing a current gross rent passing of £13,080 per annum (at approximately 40% occupied) plus service charge contributions of £202 per calendar month. We therefore advise that the subject could be offer for sale as a partly occupied investment or alternatively with full vacant possession.
Location - The property is situated along a prominent corner position along the main intersection between Neath Road, Commercial Street, Llynfi Road and Talbot Street within Maesteg town centre.
Maesteg is a town and community in Bridgend County Borough and lies to the northern most end of the Llynfi Valley, close to the boarder with Neath Port Talbot. Maesteg has a population of circa. 21,000, while Port Talbot is located 7.5 miles away where there is access onto the M4 Motorway. Bridgend is located approximately 10.4 miles away.
Maesteg offers a wide range of facilities and amenities, including a Tesco Superstore, Aldi, Asda, together with a variety of national and local traders within the town.
Accommodation - The subject premises affords the following approximate dimensions and areas:
Net Internal Area: 383.98 sq.m (4,133.16 sq. ft.)
The building has also been subdivided further to comprise the following layout.
Units 1-2 (Vacant): 39.20 sq.m (421.96 sq. ft.)
8.30m x 5.43m (max)
Unit 3 (My Aesthetics): 18.53 sq.m (199.50 sq. ft.)
3.51m x 5.46m
Units 4-5 (Interiors & Bloom A1 Lettings): 51.31 sq.m (552.30 sq. ft.)
8.49m x 6.22m
Unit 6 (Interiors & Bloom/ A1 Lettings): 13.98 sq.m (150.53 sq. ft.)
5.40m x (max) x 5.34m (max)
Unit 7-8 (Vacant): 27.21 sq.m (292.93 sq. ft.)
7.93m (max) x 4.54m
Unit 9 (D&G Hair and Beauty): 26.18 sq.m (281.80 sq. ft.)
4.32m x 6.40m
Units 11-13 (Vacant): 67.92 sq.m (731.16 sq. ft.)
7.07m (max) x 10.49m (max)
Ancillary Areas (Communal): 31.63 sq.m (340.51 sq. ft.)
Communal W.C. Facilities
comprising ladies and gents toilet cubicles.
The ground floor also benefits from a gross internal area of approximately 465 sq.m (5,005 sq. ft.) based on Ordnance Survey Data (Promap), which is arranged over a split level to approximately a third of its floor area.
Rates - As stated on the VOA website the Rateable Value for the subject premises is currently broken down as follows:
Units 1-2: £3,900
Unit 3: £2,300
Unit 4: £2,325
Units 5-6: £4,650
Units 7-8: £2,950
Unit 9: £2,700
Units 11-13: £4,400
The Welsh Government set the multiplier according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and for the financial year 2024-25 the multiplier will be 0.562.
Rates relief for small business with a rateable value up to £6,000 will receive 100% relief and those with a rateable value between £6,001 and £12,000 will receive relief that will be reduced on a tapered basis from 100% to zero.
We therefore advise that each individual unit will be eligible for 100% small business rates relief (subject to satisfying the necessary criteria).
We advise that all enquiries should be made with the Local Authority Rates Department to verify this information. For further information visit www.voa.gov.uk.
Vat - All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT (where applicable). Our client reserves the right to levy VAT on this proposed transaction.
Terms And Tenure - We note the subject is held on a Long Leasehold interest for a term of 125 years from 12th March 1988 (88 years unexpired), which is subject to the payment of an initial Minimum Rent of £337.50 per half year or the Net Aggregate Underlease Rent (as overage). The Lease also has provisions for 5 yearly periodic rent reviews.
At present, the subject premises benefits from the following rental income.
Unit 3 - Occupied by My Aesthetics, producing a current rent passing of £250 pcm (£3,000 pa) plus service charge contributions of £45 per calendar month. We further advise that notice has been given by the Licensee to vacate the unit.
Units 4-6 - Occupied by Interiors in Bloom Florists & A1 Lettings and Sales, producing a current rent passing of £590 pcm (£7,080 pa) plus service charge contributions of £112 per calendar month.
Unit 9 - Occupied by D&G Hair and Beauty, producing a current rent passing of £250 pcm (£3,000 pa) plus service charge contributions of £45 per calendar month. We further advise that notice has been given by the Licensee to vacate the unit.
We have been advised that the previous expenditure for the subject premises was approximately £10,853 per annum, at 40% of the gross annual income, equating to a net rental return of approximately £16,098 per annum (if fully let), providing an attractive Gross Initial Yield (GIY) of 11.92%.
Viewings - By appointment with Sole Agents:
Astleys Chartered Surveyors
Tel: 01792 479 850
Email: [email protected]