44 Market Place, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0JG

A retail investment in Hecknondwike, West Yorkshire

Guide price*

£40,000+

Plus fees

Sold for £134,000.

Lot 93 Commercial Investment
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Auction details:

Thursday 18th May 2023 @ 09:00AM

A Freehold Retail Investment, currently used as a Betting Office Current Gross Income: £10,000 pa.

Property Description

A retail unit currently being used as a betting office comprising on the ground floor retail unit. The first floor has been blocked off at present, however could have potential for redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Energy Performance Rating

B.

Tenure

Freehold – Subject to the existing tenancy.

Planning

The property may have potential for redevelopment and a variety of alternative uses, however all interested parties should make their own enquiries to Kirklees Council Planning Department, with regards to any redevelopment or change of use they may propose.

Tenancy Details

The property is let to William Hill Organization Ltd for a term of 15 years on a full repairing and insuring Lease, at a rental figure of £10,000 per annum, subject to a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase the in the 5th year (2028) and a market review in the 10th year, with a break clause every 3rd year.

Tenant Profile

William Hill is a British gambling company founded in 1934n and the Company offers bookmaking, betting shops, and online gambling services and forms part of 888 Holdings Plc, one of the world's leading online betting and gaming companies.

Value Added Tax

We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.

Auctioneer's Note

Please note that the completion period for this property is 6 weeks (42 days).
Please note no offers will be considered prior to the Auction Sale.

Remote Bidding Auction

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Viewings

External viewings only.

Accommodation

Sq.m. Sq.Ft.
Ground Floor 68.2 734
First Floor Currently blocked off.
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION

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