Bennett House, Town Road, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2QB

Investment Summary:

An opportunity to acquire a modern fully let office building.
Prominently located within Hanley town centre, the commercial and administrative heart of Stoke-on-Trent.
Strategically positioned approximately 6 miles from Junctions 15 and 16 of the M6 motorway, providing excellent connectivity across the Midlands and North West regions.
79% let to The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, who have occupied the building since 2002, offering secure income supported by strong public sector covenants.
21% let to the NHS, who have exercised their break option dated 31/03/2027.
Comprises 44,786 sqft (4,161 sqm) arranged over three floors.
Provides 167 on-site car parking spaces, equating to a parking ratio of 1:268 sqft.
The property is held Freehold under title number SF475985.
Produces a passing rent of £451,602 per annum, reflecting a low average rent of £10.08 per sqft inclusive of parking spaces.
Headline ERV of £551,000 per annum.
Provides a WAULT of 2.22 years to lease breaks.
100% of current income secured against UK Government-backed occupiers.
Potential asset management opportunities through upcoming lease events and future rental growth.

Proposal:

We are instructed to seek offers in excess of £3,300,000, subject to contract and exclusive of VAT.

A purchase at this level reflects a net initial yield of 12.85%, assuming standard purchaser's costs, and a low capital value of £74 per sqft.

Net Initial Yield:
12.85%

Reversionary Yield:
15.68%

Capital Value:
£74 per sqft

Passing Rent:
£451,602 per annum

ERV:
£551,100 per annum