PRIME RETAIL INVESTMENT7-8 PYDAR STREET & NALDERS COURT, TRURO TR1 2AR
7-8 PYDAR STREET & NALDERS COURT TRURO
● The city of Truro is the dominant retail destination for Cornwall
● Situated on pedestrianised Pydar Street
● Prime retail units let to the Body Shop, EE and Laura Ashley comprise 75% of the total income
● Current rent £297,500 per annum
● Freehold
● Offers are sought in excess of £3,850,000 reflecting a net initial yield of 7.25% assuming normal purchaser’s costs of 6.53%
Investment Summary
A30
A30
A30
A394
A39
A39
A38
A388
A390
A386A377
A303
A39
A37
WEYMOUTH
BRISTOL
SWINDON
CARDIFF
NEWPORT
GLOUCESTER CHELTENHAM
SWANSEA
EXETER
BARNSTAPLE
EXMOUTH
PLYMOUTH
EXMOORNATIONAL PARK
DARTMOORNATIONAL PARK
PAIGNTON
YEOVIL
NEWQUAY
PENZANCE
TRUROST AUSTELL
GLASTONBURY
A390A390B3284B3284
B3284B3284
TRURO STATIONTRURO STATION
TRUROTRURO
A390A390
A390A390
A390A390
STATION ROAD RICHMOND HILL
MORLAIX
AVEN
UE
CHAPEL HILL
FALM
OUT
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7-8 PYDAR STREET & NALDERS COURT TRURO
BUILDING
Truro is a historic cathedral city and the retail and administrative centre for Cornwall. It is located 56 miles west of Plymouth and 88
miles west of Exeter.
CarThe A30 is just to the north of the city centre and provides excellent access to Exeter and
the M5 motorway. The A390 is to the south of Truro and links the city centre with the A38 at
Bodmin and provides dual carriageway access to Plymouth.
subwayDirect trains run from Truro to London
Paddington with journey times of approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes.
PlaneNewquay Airport is located 12 miles to the
north and has regular flights to London City, Gatwick and Stansted.
Location
7-8 PYDAR STREET & NALDERS COURT TRURO
Demographics Truro is the dominant retail centre within its catchment due to the distance from major competing centres. The city boasts a strong range of national retailers and independent shops. Truro has a primary catchment of 430,000 persons.
The city’s catchment population is forecast to see above average growth from 2016-21 which will enhance retail demand.
Retail spending in the city is significantly boosted by tourism with 4.5million people visiting Cornwall and spending an estimated £5bn in the county’s economy.
The population is prosperous, with 75% included in the Acorn Group top economic categories, compared to 53% which is the UK’s average.
Retailing in Truro Truro is ranked 19th in the UK on the PMA Competition Index.
The city’s prime retail offer is centred around the pedestrianised Pydar Street and King Street with retailers including Superdry, New Look, TK Maxx, Boots, Next, Top Shop, River Island and Superdrug.
Total retail space in Truro is 740,000 sq ft, ranking the city 151st in the UK and has very few vacant units being ranked 53rd on the basis of occupational demand.
7-8 PYDAR STREET & NALDERS COURT TRURO
SituationThe property occupies a prominent position on the west side of Pydar Street opposite Next. There are two multi-storey car parks within easy walking distance of the property.
DescriptionThe property comprises three prime retail shops fronting Pydar Street, with six retail units to the rear, located in a pedestrianised courtyard known as Nalder’s Court arranged over ground and first floor levels.
All units benefit from ancillary upper parts, with the exception of Unit 3 Nalders Court. Unit 2, 7 Pydar Street, occupied by Laura Ashley benefits from first floor sales area in addition to ancillary space at first floor.
The three shops fronting Pydar Street are Grade II Listed.
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Accommodation The property comprises the following net internal floor areas:
8 Pydar Street - Let to The Body Shop
Floor Use Area (sq ft)Ground ITZA 522First Ancillary 685
Unit 1, 7 Pydar Street - Let to EE Ltd
Floor Use Area (sq ft)Ground ITZA 613First Ancillary 617
Unit 2, 7 Pydar Street - Let to Laura Ashley Ltd
Floor Use Area (sq ft)Ground ITZA 716First Sales 1,279First Ancillary 1,245
3 Nalders Court - VacantFloor Use Area (sq ft)Ground Sales 700
4 Nalders Court - t/a The Original Art Shop
Floor Use Area (sq ft)Ground Sales 510First Ancillary 504
5 Nalders Court - t/a Mélange
Floor Use Area (sq ft)Ground Sales 503First Ancillary 481
6 Nalders Court - t/a PlumFloor Use Area (sq ft)Ground Sales 475First Ancillary 437
7 Nalders Court - t/a The Art of WineFloor Use Area (sq ft)Ground Sales 423First Ancillary 353Second Ancillary* 148*Restricted access roof space
8 Nalders Court - t/a BenettonFloor Use Area (sq ft)Ground Sales 896First Ancillary 1,143
7-8 PYDAR STREET & NALDERS COURT TRURO
TenureThe property is held freehold.
Rental AnalysisWe are advised that the rents passing equate to:
8 PYDAR STREET – BODY SHOP £112 ZONE AUNIT 1, 7 PYDAR STREET – EE £112 ZONE AUNIT 2, 7 PYDAR STREET – LAURA ASHLEY £112 ZONE ARents in Truro peaked at the top of the last cycle at £145 Zone A. They fell during the recession and have now been rebased at circa £120 Zone A.
Address Tenant Lease Start Break Option Lease Expiry Rent Passing per annum Comments
8 Pydar Street The Body Shop International Ltd 25/03/2016 24/03/2021 £62,500
Unit 1 - 7 Pydar Street EE Ltd. 18/04/2016 18/04/2021 17/04/2026 £66,000
Unit 2 - 7 Pydar Street Laura Ashley Ltd. 07/01/2015 06/01/2020 06/01/2025 £92,000
3 Nalder's Court VACANT £0 Quoting £15,000 pa.
4 Nalder's Court David Clarke 25/12/2014 25/12/2019 24/12/2024 £14,000
5 Nalder's Court Deborah Jane Wilson 25/12/2014 25/12/2019 24/12/2024 £13,000
6 Nalder's Court Samantha Salvoni 25/12/2013 25/12/2018 24/12/2023 £14,000 Tenant have served break notice.
7 Nalder's Court Roland Stokes 27/01/2016 27/01/2019 26/01/2024 £16,000 Tenant not in occupation and have served break notice.
8 Nalder's Court Christopher Paul Hunter 29/09/2014 29/09/2019 28/09/2024 £20,000 Total £297,500
TenancyThe property produces a rental income of £297,500 per annum. Leases are drawn on effective fully repairing and insuring terms by virtue of a service charge.
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THE BODY SHOP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Founded in 1976 The Body Shop is a British cosmetics, skin care and perfume company. The company is owned by Brazilian cosmetics company Natura. There are over 3,000 Body Shop stores in the UK. The Body Shop International Limited published the following results in their most recent annual accounts:
EE LIMITED The largest and most advanced digital communications company in Britain. EE trades from 553 stores nationwide and service over 31 million customers. EE Limited published the following results in their most recent annual accounts:
LAURA ASHLEY LIMITED Laura Ashley is a quintessentially British lifestyle brand with over 60 years of design excellence. The business includes Home Accessories, Furniture, Decorating and Fashion. Laura Ashley Ltd published the following results in their most recent annual accounts:
Covenant Information 75% of the income is from strong covenants:
31/12/17 31/12/16 31/12/15
Turnover £797,000,000 £754,000,000 £709,000,000
Pre-Tax Profit £27,000,000 £23,000,000 £37,000,000
Net Worth £109,000,000 £92,000,000 £117,000,000
31/03/18 31/03/17 31/12/15
Turnover £6,747,000,000 £7,991,000,000 £6,307,000,000
Pre-Tax Profit £1,273,000,000 £651,000,000 £631,000,000
Net Worth £713,000,000 £56,000,000 -£544,000,000
30/06/17 30/06/16 30/06/15
Turnover £261,838,000 £384,974,000 £295,746,000
Pre-Tax Profit -£23,589,000 £20,624,000 £20,047,000
Net Worth £80,290,000 £108,095,000 £109,562,000
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VAT The property has been registered for VAT. It is anticipated the sale will be dealt with as a T.O.G.C.
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Proposal We are seeking offers in excess of £3,850,000 (Three million eight hundred and fifty thousand pounds), subject to contract and exclusive of VAT, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.25% assuming normal purchaser’s costs of 6.53%.
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