Description

The property comprises a prominent corner ground floor retail unit with a WC and ancillary accommodation to the rear.

Location

The property is situated in the heart of Southsea in a prime retailing position on the western side of Palmerston Road, which is fully pedestrianised. Palmerston Road, Osborne Road and Marmion Road form the main commercial centre of Southsea. The area is a popular, established retail and leisure destination, with national and independent occupiers in the vicinity including Specsavers, Costa, Waitrose, Boots, WH Smiths, Tesco Express and New Look.

The area benefits from a number of car parks nearby and on street parking available on various nearby streets, which makes it easy for shoppers.

Planning

We understand that the premises benefit from a Class A2 use under the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, as amended.

A new Use Classes Order (UCO) came into effect on 1st September 2020. Under the new UCO a new Use Class E was introduced to cover commercial, business and service uses. Use Class E encompasses A1, A2, A3, B1 and some D1 and D2 uses under the former UCO. We therefore understand that the premises benefit from Class E 'Commercial Business and Service' use within the Use Classes Order 2020.

Interested parties should make their own planning enquiries and satisfy themselves in this regard.

VAT

We understand the property is registered for VAT.

Accommodation

The accommodation has the following approximate Net Internal Area (NIA):

Business Rates / Council Tax Band

Rateable Value (2023): £43,500
Rateable Value (Scheduled for Implementation from 1st April 2026): £40,750

EPC

We understand the property has an EPC rating of D.

Legal Fees

Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.

AML

In accordance with current Government legislation, we are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all prospective purchasers or tenants where the transaction involves a capital value of €15,000 (EUR) or more, or a rental value of €10,000 (EUR) per calendar month or greater.

This process includes verifying identity, as well as confirming the source and availability of funds. Please note that we must obtain and record this information before any transaction can be formalised or contracts exchanged.