The Forum comprises of ten retail units. The accommodation provides a large, self-contained retail unit providing retail sales area, storage, kitchen and WC facilities. Loading facilities are available at the rear of the unit. My client may be prepared to split the accommodation. Each unit will include a self-contained retail unit with WC facility and rear loading facilities.
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Location
Stevenage is one of the major commercial and retailing centres within Hertfordshire. It offers excellent transport links via Junctions 7 and 8 on the A1(M), approximately 30 miles north of London. The train station provides direct services to London King’s Cross with fastest journey times of approximately 22 minutes, and the new bus interchange provides regular services within the town and surrounding towns and villages.
The Forum is situated off Queensway and is close to the entrance of the Westgate Shopping Centre. Nearby occupiers include Barclays Bank, Lloyds Bank, Santander, Tesco, New Look, Subway, JD Sports, CardFactory, The Works and other local and national occupiers. The Westgate Shopping Centre includes occupiers such as River Island, Moss, H&M, Esquires and many more.
Accommodation
7,042 SQ FT (654 SQ M)
Terms
The accommodation is available on a new full repairing and insuring lease for terms to be agreed If the accommodation is split into four smaller separate retail units, then my client is happy to carry out pre-lets via an Agreement to Lease whilst works are being undertaken. We suspect that works will take approximately 6 months to complete.
Business Rates We understand from the Valuation Office Agency website (www.voa.gov.uk) that the rateable value for the whole property is £85,000. The UBR for 2025/26 is XXX in the £.
Rates payable may be subject to transitional arrangements and/or small business relief, which should be verified with the Charging Authority. Assessments may be subject to appeal.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) The Asset Rating is C-62 expiring on 16th December 2028. A copy of the respective EPCs is available upon request.
Important The services, fixtures, fittings, appliances and other items of equipment referred to have not been tested by this firm and therefore no warranty can be given in respect of their condition.
Prospective tenants/purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition