SHOP TO LET - Dacorum

SHOP TO LET

36 THE QUEENS SQUARE, ADEYFIELD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HP2 4ER

1. Location

The Queens Square is a large and popular neighbourhood shopping centre located in Hemel Hempstead. The subject premises are located in a prominent and central location, between existing businesses, Nelsons Butchers and Lloyds Pharmacy. No. 36 is a ground floor shop.

2. Description

The property has a net internal floor area of approximately 91 square metres, with a shop frontage of approximately 5.6 metres (18 feet). The current shop layout includes two connected retail areas, separate kitchen, two store rooms and two toilets.

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL


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The property has previously benefitted from a gas supply, although this is not currently connected (any connection would be at the tenant’s expense).

3. Tenancy

The premises will be let under the main heads of terms attached. It is expected that offers of rent will be in excess of £14,700 per annum plus VAT. This figure is given as a guide only and, if necessary, you should consult your own Professional Advisors.

4. Rates

The tenant will be liable for business rates payable on the premises. The current Rateable Value is

£11,000 and the standard business rates payable (2021/22) at a uniform business rate of 0.51p is

£5,632 per annum exclusive. This figure does not take into account any relief deductions which may

specifically apply to the tenant (i.e. small business or retail discount). The tenant is advised to make

their own enquiries to verify the business rates payable. For more information on business rates

please see www.voa.gov.uk, www.dacorum.gov.uk or www.mybusinessrates.gov.uk .

5. Use

The previous use of the property was a hairdressing salon, and the current planning classification for the premises is E (Commercial, Business & Service). The use of the premises is to be agreed with the Landlord and must also be in accordance with any statutory consents. The Council has a management policy for its neighbourhood parades that has a preference not to duplicate existing trades within the shopping centre, if at all possible. Applicants are encouraged to make their own enquiries of the Planning Department of the Council on 01442 228 000. 6. Fixtures within the Property There are certain trade fixtures within the property to include the wall mounted mirrors and styling stations, and back wash unit & fixed chair, that are not owned by Dacorum Borough Council but a third party. These may be available to purchase by separate negotiation or will be removed, by the third party, and made good prior to the grant of any new tenancy. 7. Energy Performance Certificate The property has a current EPC rating of C, certificate number 3160-3653-3919-8793-8088. A copy of the certificate and recommendation report is available at: Energy performance certificate (EPC) - Find an energy certificate - GOV.UK (communities.gov.uk) 8. Viewing Arrangements Due to the Pandemic, and subject to current Government guidance, please note internal viewings

will be allowed for single households on a strict time appointment basis. Please call Julie Herbert on

01442 228789 to arrange an appointment. All offers made must be based on the marketing

particulars provided and will remain subject to contract.

http://www.voa.gov.uk/

http://www.dacorum.gov.uk/

http://www.mybusinessrates.gov.uk/

https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3160-3653-3919-8793-8088

https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3160-3653-3919-8793-8088



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9. Application Form

Any interested party is asked to complete the Application Form attached if they wish to make an offer for the property and submit this via e-mail to [email protected] by 12 noon on the closing date (Friday 28th May 2021). Additional information to support the applicants offer may be attached to the Application Form. 10. Interview and References

Applicants may be asked to attend an interview on-line. The selected applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references. In the case of a person new to business, or if satisfactory references cannot be provided, a guarantor and/or a rent deposit will also be required. 11. Seek Legal advice and instruct a suitably experienced solicitor Dacorum Borough Council strongly recommends that if you are considering leasing a property that you seek legal advice from the outset. Entering into a lease commits you to a legally binding contract with the landlord. You will be legally and financially obligated under the terms of the lease and it is vital that you fully understand those obligations prior to signing a lease. Further information on the RICS Code of Commercial Leases is available here;

12. Further Information

Please email [email protected]

These particulars are provided as a general guide to the property offered, subject to contract and Council approval. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars are made without responsibility of the vendor/agent/lessor and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any intending purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The vendor/agent/lessor does not give any warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.

mailto:Julie.herbert@Dacorum

https://www.rics.org/globalassets/code-for-leasing_ps-version_feb-2020-1.pdf

mailto:[email protected]



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MAIN HEADS OF TERMS FOR LEASE SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Term: 5, 10 or 15 years from a date to be agreed. LTA 1954: The Lease is to be outside of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 -

s24-28 (Security of tenure provision) to be excluded. Rent: £ (to be confirmed on acceptance of bid) per annum plus VAT. The

rent is payable quarterly in advance by Direct Debit. Rent Free Period: None Rent Review: Rent to be revised upwards only at the end of every fifth year if

occupying on a 10 or 15 year lease. Insurance: Tenant to pay the Council’s annual premium for effecting insurance

cover of the premises. The annual premium (for 2021/22) has been estimated at £634 including insurance premium tax.

Repairs & Maintenance: Tenant to be responsible for all internal repairs and maintenance to

the premises including external repairs and decoration to the shop front, all doors, windows and glass therein. This responsibility includes putting items into good repair if found in disrepair at the outset of the lease.

Alterations: External & Structural alterations are strictly prohibited. Any other

alterations (including non-structural alterations) are subject to Landlord’s consent not to be unreasonably withheld.

Service Charge Provision: Tenant to pay a fair and reasonable apportionment of the service

charge. Such apportionment to be determined by the Landlord’s Surveyor, to cover the Landlord’s costs of repair, renewal, maintenance etc. of the common parts and shared facilities including cleaning of the Estate and the building which are used in common with others. As a guide, the estimated service charge budget (2020/2021) for a similar property is £395 plus VAT.

Outgoings: Tenant is to pay all rates, taxes and any other outgoings. Use: To be agreed with the Landlord and in accordance with Statutory

consents. Current classification is use class E. Alienation: The tenant is not to charge, assign, sublet or part with possession of

the whole of the premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Assignment, subletting or parting with possession of part of the premises is not allowed.

Break Clause: None



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Legal costs: Tenant to incur the Council’s legal charges in the preparation and execution of the lease currently estimated at £1,000 plus VAT, to be paid in advance and prior to Legal instruction.

VAT: VAT will be added to all rents, service charge, fees etc. If you wish to alter or add to any of the above terms please include your proposals in the completed

Application Form.



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APPLICATION FORM

All offers must be in writing using this Application Form only and remain SUBJECT TO

CONTRACT. Please complete this form in BLOCK capitals and BLACK INK. Completed

application forms, together with a covering e-mail, should only be sent to

[email protected].

The covering e-mail must clearly state in the “subject box” – 36 THE QUEENS SQUARE,

ADEYFIELD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD – OFFER.

All application forms must be received electronically by 12 noon on Friday 28th May 2021.

Name of applicant(s) and postal address

Name of individual or Company to be named on the lease. (If Company

please also provide Company

registration number).

Email address and phone number of applicant

Brief description of the company / nature of the business

Are you a first time business?




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Previous business experience (including business related qualifications)

Proposed use of the unit

Other terms required for consideration (break clause/rent free period)

Length of the term required (5, 10 or 15 years)

Proposed Rental In figures :- In words :-

£ …………………………………. per annum plus VAT

……………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………

Signature of Proposed Tenant/s

Please return your completed application form via e-mail only to [email protected], following the instructions given at the top of this form. Mrs Julie Herbert, Lead Estates Surveyor, Commercial Assets & Property Development The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 1DN

(Ref : T.402/599)




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INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Figure 1 - Main Retail Area

Figure 2 - Main Retail Area looking to rear of shop



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Figure 3 - Rear of shop looking towards frontage

Figure 4 - Rear retail area looking towards double exit fire doors onto service road



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Figure 5 - Main Retail area looking towards shop frontage

Figure 6 - Inside shop looking at Shop frontage



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Figure 7 -Photos of two toilets located at rear of shop

Figure 8 - Boiler/Store room Figure 9 - Kitchen area

These particulars are provided as a general guide to the property offered, subject to contract and Council approval. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars are made without responsibility of the vendor/agent/lessor and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any intending purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The vendor/agent/lessor does not give any warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.

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